John_Francis's Blog

In Flight

johnnfrancis — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:18:12 +0000

As I sit in this undersized airplane and gaze out over the heavens I can’t contain my grateful thoughts towards my Heavenly Father. Humbled does not do my emotions justice. Having the ability to get so physically close to His creation that He gifts us with is astounding. I pray that as I reflect upon His divine presence I feel this same astonishment. His grace is as free and as vast as the open air we breathe. His freedom and love for our captivated souls is equally open as the skies are to a plane in flight. He wants our souls to feel this exact sense of deliverance as we feel up in the clouds. I love the feeling of complete dependence upon You Jesus. “there’s no place I would rather be than here in your Love” is playing on my iPod by Will Reagan and the United Pursuit band. I am in awe of His creation and grace that He freely gives us all. Thankful for an amazing wife who shares this love and admiration for our King.

The Last Walk…

johnnfrancis — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:44:45 +0000

As many have gone before me and failed my goal is to be the opposite. I have every intention of making this my last walk. As I plan on making this my last walk it is also my first. To sum up all the lessons I have learned through the days I have lived it can easily be said that I live to be against the standard. I thrive on knowing that most of which I set out to accomplish has either not been completed or wasn’t successful on the very first attempt within those that surround me. I have been privileged to have had two older brothers and loving parents who cared enough about me to keep me from the mistakes they made themselves. Through it all my parents, yes at times separately, both chimed in to keep me under their provision. All of which was to get me to this point. The point of complete independence. What better way to celebrate independence than with all of the individuals that guided me into this place of absolute bliss.

I am beyond grateful for the prayers, hugs, tears, and even scoldings I subjected myself to throughout this journey. I give those credit who at times probably hated every fiber of me but gave me another opportunity to live out His purpose. I believe this next statement to be truer than most of what any pastor has ever spoken to me: “sometimes it takes a village to raise a child”. Well despite the population of the village that raised me I am glad someone spent the time they did with me.

This is for anyone who ever gave me a second,third,etc opportunity to sit down without hurting! I honestly wouldn’t be here without every one of you!

Provoke

johnnfrancis — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:41:08 +0000

I don’t know how many thoughts I think per day,

or how many of those thoughts stir other thoughts…..

I don’t know how many decisions I make in a day,

or how many of those decisions create further decisions to be made later…

I think it, i forget it..

I remember it to forget it again…

I start it, then I stop it, pick it up again -repeat!

There is not a place to buy time, anytime soon….

OKAY!

now how many thoughts have been provoked after reading this?

share them with me..

Holiday Warmth

johnnfrancis — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:39:30 +0000

What’s new about this holiday season that has you excited about next years holiday season?
Mine is actually being married and being able to share everything under one roof!

Boldy Spoken

johnnfrancis — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:50:57 +0000

“Tithe for an entire year and if at the end of the year you aren’t more peaceful than you were before we will give it back.” Pastor Chris Hodges

What is something that someone in an authoritative position ever said to you that challenged you? I’d love to hear about it.

Famous

johnnfrancis — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:07:17 +0000

Who is someone that you have met that is famous? or Infamous? …completely random place, not at all expecting such a person to be and *BAM* there they are, there you are!

I work at two different apartment communities both not known for housing the “well known” but it has happened that I have come in contact with a few neat people. First is PGA golfer Michael Thompson. He actually called the office and needed his sponsored Ping golf bag to be shipped to Tucson,AZ for a tournament the NEXT DAY! He was desperate for me to come through in the clutch. It was neat to be able to help someone who would otherwise not need it.

Second is this band: Within Reason their page withinreasonmusic.com
The lead singer is the one who lives in one of the communities and is actually a really cool guy. Having met him a few times in the office and through multiple conversations just being around the guy makes you want to support their music. So GO have a listen and enjoy NEW music!

Enjoy!

Documentary:Behind the Scenes

johnnfrancis — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:09:57 +0000

I really enjoy to know the origin of various popular topics or what the roots are my favorite “icons” so to speak. This 5min video of John Mark McMillian’s song “How He Loves” literally gave me chills as he revisits the lyrics he wrote in a pocket size notebook some 7 years after he originally wrote them. Enjoy

We All Just Want Someone to Relate To…

johnnfrancis — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:29:04 +0000

We go through life gravatating to one thing over another, in any attempt to feel welcome or safe. I know for myself when I read the Word I have had to stop myself from going to the same passages of scripture that always seem to produce the same outcome. It is in those time that I force myself out of the ‘norm’ and into exactly where He intended me to be in that time. Through meditation outside of where I wanted ME to be is where I love for Him to take me.

Outside of Jesus who do you relate to the most?

Is there one character or a specific trait about one of the disciples you read most often?

Cut to the Bone-Truthful

johnnfrancis — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:36:11 +0000

Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead…..God doesnt call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED!!!

I do not know anyone that is perfect, or even close. I know a lot of people that try though and that is all He asks from us. He asks that our efforts are put first towards closing the gap between Himself and our hearts. He seeks that our flesh be so far removed from our daily habits that we see His what He sees and we learn through His guidance! His love can’t be known outside of relationship.

Young Talent

johnnfrancis — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:28:55 +0000

WOW! is all there is to say about hos God has given His talents to His children..
Check out this very young boy sing-Hallelujah