tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:09:43 +0000encouraging, thought provoking, very randomhttp://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)Blogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-7009316170041122451Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:32:00 +00002009-12-12T22:33:35.595-05:00ChristmasSend your own ElfYourself eCardshttp://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/12/its-elf-time-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-8320408197529231576Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:52:00 +00002009-11-29T00:03:07.427-05:00ThanksgvingEvery year I'm reminded just how much I love my family. Thanksgiving is a time we all get together and celebrate. We celebrate life, we celebrate family, and everything else God has given us. So what am I thankful for?I am so blessed to have an amazing, beautiful, and very Godly wife. Not to mention she is a genius! Seriously, this year she has accomplished more than many people do in a http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/11/i-love-thanksgiving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-6139222850534622620Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:41:00 +00002009-11-11T22:48:48.946-05:00Random ThoughtsOkay so we've been busy not only in the Brown household but also at LifeGate Church.Here are just a few randoms and updates:We keep seeing more and more new faces at LifeGate...God is doing something BIG and we're gonna bust some major barriers real soon.Doing a series at church called The Blessed Life. I'm being blown away by it. GREAT REMINDER that our money is not ours, everything we have ishttp://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/11/random-thoughts-and-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-4860645043773640669Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:52:00 +00002009-10-27T22:59:10.133-04:00ChristmasOne of my favorite times of year is the month from Thanksgiving to Christmas. This is a time where I can't get enough of my family, some traditions, and the opportunity to reflect. This year I'm a little more giddy, I guess you would say, about Christmas. It will be Micaiah's first and Cyndi and mine first as parents.We've decided to continue some of our families traditions like opening one http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/10/sooner-than-you-think.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-8403522936144821129Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +00002009-10-16T00:00:06.529-04:00MicaiahFallPumpkin PatchThis week we took Micaiah to his very first experience at a pumpkin patch. Thanks Ashley and Jamie for getting us out to the orchard!!!http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-patch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-855193510156778074Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:59:00 +00002009-10-15T23:02:51.863-04:00SchoolRandom ThoughtsThis week I've been working to complete my first quarter as a full time student (once again). I've been working towards my Master of Divinity and this week is finals. So my plan is to finish this week strong and be back to the blogging world next week.I've enjoyed being in seminary and am really striving towards excellence. My goal is to finish with a 4.0 and if this quarter is any indication http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/10/finals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-4657826298058366124Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:43:00 +00002009-10-07T11:46:59.183-04:00DemonsAs a kid I used to have some of the craziest dreams. Dreams sometimes can seem so real!The other night I had one of those vivid dreams that ended up, not only waking up Cyndi, but me as well. So what did I dream? I dreamt that I was fighting demons. That's right Jeremiah the Demon Slayer! I was running around, in my dream, proclaiming the name of Jesus and fighting off these demons. I guesshttp://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/10/dreams.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-3751225969658765142Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:26:00 +00002009-10-06T11:40:13.457-04:00SchoolBible JourneyJudasI'm currently writing a paper/project for my New Testament class in which I am taking a look in the life of Judas. It is a series of 4 lessons that point out several ideas. The first of which is Judas as a Follower of Jesus.The reality is that Jesus chose Judas Iscariot to be one of His twelve inner close disciples (Luke 6:12-16). Judas faithfully followed Jesus. But what did it take to followhttp://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/10/judas-follower-of-jesus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-1527755800451991206Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +00002009-10-04T00:00:00.619-04:00FamilyMomOkay, so today is a very special day. It's my Mom's birthday.She turns...let see, if my Grandpa is only 39 then my Mom must be at least 29 again today. Boy am I catching up to her or what!My Mom also shares her birthday with her older brother, my uncle Ricky (seen in the picture here) and my cousin Sarah. So Happy Birthday to you all. My Mom is the coolest Mom you'll ever meet (sorry Cathy, http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-birthday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-4961532012206435314Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:42:00 +00002009-10-02T13:46:46.346-04:008 months ago today, I became a Dad. It has been an amazing journey so far. I cannot believe how fast kids grow. Just a quickie today...Happy 8 month Birthday Micaiah Jacob Brownhttp://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-8-months.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-2144150760047797904Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:30:00 +00002009-10-01T13:00:13.256-04:00Random ThoughtsFallIt's October 1st and I must say I love it!Where has this year gone? Back in February I spent a snowy winter in Indiana as Cyndi and I waited for Micaiah to get here. And then we went back home to Charleston, for our "spring" like weather...which is a mild summer to be honest. Over the last couple of years I have really found myself missing having four seasons, especially fall. Now that we are http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-love-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-8869465102890188633Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:00:00 +00002009-10-02T13:14:56.311-04:00Random ThoughtsJobRecently, I listened to a sermon in which I was very excited about hearing. The church that I was specifically listening to is being used by God and I AM PUMPED ABOUT IT!!! It has been an extremely long time since I've listened to one of their Pastor's messages and so I decided that since God is doing amazing things there, something must be happening. So I downloaded a sermon from iTunes. http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/09/who-do-you-think-you-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-3032702741788007175Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:42:00 +00002009-09-19T10:48:28.333-04:00Micaiah7 months ago I had no idea what how to be a Daddy. To be honest with you, I still don't. I just know I've got two people so close to me that I am responsible for protecting. God chose to allow Cyndi and I to raise up Micaiah and boy am I learning a lot of new things. Recently, Micaiah has reached a new milestone in his 7 months...he started crawling. It's been coming for awhile, but just thehttp://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-milestone-in-micaiahs-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-7175534586351795555Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:57:00 +00002009-09-16T23:00:33.723-04:00Theology<!--StartFragment--> Every week in my Theology class at my seminary I am always challenged with thought provoking questions. So I figured I would put this week's up here to challenge you. I will post my answer in the next few days...so comment, get your friends to comment. And if you're wondering I've already turned in my answers to my professor.So here's the question:Some have contended that http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/09/is-there-tension-between-gods-moral.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-3241912093091877841Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:10:00 +00002009-08-31T09:20:17.062-04:00Life is always busy for everyone. I used to complain that I didn't have enough time to get things done. That was until a great professor of mine used to correct me that everyone has enough time. God was perfect in giving us 24 hours in a day. We each get 24 hours a day, so saying that we don't have enough time isn't accurate. It would be a matter of prioritizing.Anyway, I've began working http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/08/when-life-gets-busycry-to-yo-mama.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-6803284533462176446Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:42:00 +00002009-08-18T22:49:45.352-04:00VentBig BrotherI am a huge fan of CBS' Big Brother. Have been since season 1. I honestly have even toyed with the idea of trying out for the show, but haven't really gotten the guts to do so. With every season, comes a new cast of personalities, drama, competition and whatever Big Brother decides to throw in there.Well, the last few nights of Big Brother have been full of drama and have really irritated me!http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/08/quick-vent-about-one-of-my-favorite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-4176849263418569975Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:23:00 +00002009-08-05T12:29:23.974-04:00Moschella FamilyFamilyBaby NewsWe've been waiting 9 months and finally she is here! Our friends Mark & Courtney Moschella welcomed Charlotte Grace to the world yesterday. Mommy and Baby are doing great. Charlotte entered in at 7lbs 8oz (really making me realize Micaiah was a BIG BOY!!). Dad and Big Sister, Cassidy, are overjoyed that the wait is over. But, here come the long nights Dad and Sis!Here are some photos of http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/08/welcome-to-world-charlotte-grace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-2593731869105262323Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:57:00 +00002009-08-04T11:06:09.410-04:00LeadershipDiscipleship5 Things You Should Be Doing for the Church#2. Praying for the Leadership God Has Put in PlaceI think many times people get to pray for the pastor's of their church and the ministry leaders. God has placed them in that position with that authority for a particular reason and its essential to cover them in your prayers.Many times people get frustrated and ticked off at the decisions leaders make for the church, but instead of getting http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/08/5-things-you-should-be-doing-for-church.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-5632793975050601901Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:10:00 +00002009-07-29T16:10:42.463-04:00LeadershipDiscipleship5 Things You Should Be Doing for the ChurchLately, I have really been seeking what God wants from me as a Pastor and even more importantly what does He want from His Church. As I've been praying and seeking His Word, I've come to the realization that God desires us to get up off of our rear ends and be His Bride, His Followers, HIS CHURCH!So what can you be doing for the Church? This is both for your local church as well as the entire http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/07/5-things-you-should-be-doing-for-church.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-6569293721263388333Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:07:00 +00002009-07-24T14:30:54.090-04:00Random ThoughtsMoviesOne of my favorite things to do is to pop some popcorn, snuggle up on our couch with my wife and relax, entertaining ourselves with a nice movie. We also love going to see movies at the theatre. I tend to be an extreme critic of movies that I see. For instance the latest installment of the Harry Potter (and the Half-Blood Prince) film is good, but not great. This has a lot to do because it ishttp://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-love-movies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-2958461333000298324Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:13:00 +00002009-07-17T10:14:42.703-04:00i know i haven't been a faithful blogger, but I am going to get better. I've been learning some great new tools and been revamping a few things and so I am taking a few days (possibly weeks) to re-do everything. SEE YOU SOON!http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/07/be-back-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-5053035315300581367Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:22:00 +00002009-07-06T12:29:19.952-04:00Random ThoughtsIt has been so awesome to be a home owner. Definitely a new experience and I've been loving doing little fix ups and creating a nice yard. Cyndi and I started putting together a list of things we've wanted for our house if and when we get some money.Things like:A Lawn Mower a thanks Mom & Dad!A Snow Blower (yes, it will snow this winter)A Big Screen TVOrganizers for the GarageA Dining Table a http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/07/love-my-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-2766636793981418859Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:07:00 +00002009-06-25T09:13:45.181-04:00MicaiahWell, Cyndi, Micaiah and I are sitting here at the Sharaton in Charleston, SC.Why in the world are we back in Charleston if we just moved to Lexington? Well tomorrow morning at 10am we meet before a judge and Micaiah Jacob Smith will officially become Micaiah Jacob Brown. The end of the adoption process is almost over.When asked to consider taking my cousin and making him my son, we had no http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/06/coming-to-end.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-4766405231599273993Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:32:00 +00002009-06-18T23:41:36.633-04:00LifeGateChurch PlantI've always had a some sort of desire to be a part of a church plant or even possibly planting a church. This desire has definitely come from God because I used to tell God that I never would be a pastor. Then He called me to ministry. Then I said I would never go on the mission field. Then He sent me to Jamaica. Then I used to say I would never plant a church. Now, God has led us to http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/06/loving-where-god-is-leading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939961573689574938.post-357198315338981530Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:52:00 +00002009-06-08T16:02:36.544-04:00CyndiWhen I met Cyndi seven years ago, I never realized how much I would grow to love her more every day.  One thing I absolutely love about my wife is how incredibly intelligent and independent she is.  My wife has accomplished something that very few have ever done in such a short amount of time.My wife has been out of college for 3 years now and in that time she has completed her Master's Degree.  http://jeremiahjbrown.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-wife-is-amazing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremiah Jacob Brown)3