God doesn't need me.

I was in the middle of worship tonight when I realized that God. Does. Not. Need. Me.

Here’s what happened. In a room full of people, I was singing a sweet little harmony to a song that I’d never heard before.  I was telling myself, as I often do “It’s cool that God’s using my voice to usher other ppl into worship”. Alright. That’s fine.  And then, God hits my heart and catches me bein a bit of a mess.

Was I in true worship? Was I distracted by the people around me? I wasn’t too sure… so I stopped singing (as I often do) and said a little prayer about being in sincere worship.  And as I was silently speaking to God, I heard a room full of CMU students continue on with the song.  My one little voice dropping out did not even put a dent in the amount of praise that was happening in this room.  And then, I heard my same harmony part being belted from somewhere else in the room.  God literally said to me at this moment,  “Your gift is not yours.  I can use whoever I choose to be a servant of mine.  And I will choose someone willing to do what I need done on this Earth. But I have chosen for you to serve me.”

Legit. That cut me deep.  Not only has God charged us with gifts, but most importantly the Truth of HIM.

Bangin' Blessed Beats

STYLWYLD Music Group

My good brother Joshua Toala [jtoala1@gmail.com / twitter (STYLWYLD_BEATS)] recently shared his gifts with the world, making available beats on the above links.  Now, I must caution, this man is a skilled producer. Definitely appreciate his humility within the craft and pray that God would continue to use his life to bare witness to the Truth.

I really mean it this time..

Check out this song I found on one of my friend's facebook page. Let us all be fervent in our prayers for God to renew a RIGHT spirit within us. We're at war with the flesh..

Seek and Ye Shall Find-- No, forreal.. SEEK!

Greetings Fam,

As a first-time blogger on Christian Carpology, I thought it'd be fitting for me to introduce myself to you all. Although my name is not important, the God that I serve is truly worthy of mention. For those of you unfamiliar, allow me to explain the way in which I've come to know Christ, and the intimate relationship He has formed with me.

The following is a story that I shared with a friend, regarding the turning point in my life-- my own conversion of sorts. I must warn you all that this story is rather long. I wrote it a day after my encounter with Christ took place (throughout the story you can sense my excitement). I have not edited the content-- I've only changed the names to protect the anonymity of my friends and loved ones. I hope that somehow, no matter where you are in your walk with God, my story can serve as encouragement. God really does show himself to those who earnestly and diligently seek after his heart.

"Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." John 14:21

Be Encouraged :)

Brandon Camphor & OneWay @ The Kennedy Center [September 19]

"The purpose of Brandon Camphor & OneWay is to be a mouthpiece for the Lord to all nations and generations. Building up the Kingdom of God and tearing down the kingdom of darkness. We are devoted to being an example of RIGHTEOUS living in our generation (Jeremiah 1:7-10) John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Bringing individuality and creativity to the table, OneWay has united to offer an alternative sound for their generation..."

Read more of their biography & details of FREE September 19th Concert here:

Brandon Camphor & OneWay @ The Kennedy Center

RE-VIVAL @ RUTGERS!

Hello Young World! Yesterday we started off our fall semester of ALIFE (Abundant Life Church Campus Ministry) with a bang! Usually on average we've had about 20-25 people in the past but yesterday God brought out a little over 50 people. It was amazing. As we prepare for "RE-VIVAL" at Rutgers University, we want to encourage campus ministries all over to make a stand for Christ by telling his truth, which is for all to RE-PENT and turn from their wicked ways to RE-CIEVE the ABUNDANT LIFE GOD has for us! CHeck out the PROMO video!Somethings MOVING, Somethings CHANGING!
Be Blessed and walk in RE-VIVAL!

Lord, sing over me! [Zephaniah 3:17]

Monday, September 6 to Monday, September 13 has been the most outstanding start to a semester as I have witnessed in years.  In James 5:16 we are told that the effectual fervent prayer of the righteous avail much. Clear as the dreams God has offered me these past few days, I can recall my brother, from Messengers of H.O.P.E. (Hospitals, Orphanages and Prison Evangelism) at University of Ghana, Raymond’s voice.  He would always remind me that we must “a-veil ourselves to be able,” or as Young Chozen in his song CLICK Rockin Robin “...it's all of you and none of me.” My consistent prayer has been that I might be the unknown Christian, recognizing that the less I am know, the more Christ can be made known.

Israel Houghton - Love God. Love People.

Israel Houghton recently released the album  Love God. Love People. on August 31, 2010. Definitely a good pick up for those individuals who favor clean production and a unique sound all to the glory of God.

The following is my favorite on the album, a collaboration between Israel Houghton & London Boy's Choir. Enjoy!

Rob Legato presents The Legacy [September 13th 7PM-10PM]

God, what do you see?!!

A rapist
five foot nine inches
Doing twenty years, no chance of probation.
God, what do you see?!!

A child
born with mental retardation
handicapped for life and a “burden to family”.
God, what do you see?!!

My heart knows

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
--they say.
Some guys are attracted to skin color,
Some girls are attracted to height.

Some look at the eyes.
From afar, they know…
They just know.
It was meant to be, from "above".

Some get a feeling,
An electric feeling.
Some start stuttering
Some put on their best act.

Kill the Pride

Luke 19:
37 And when He had come nigh, even now at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen,
38 saying, "Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
39And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto Him, "Master, rebuke thy disciples."
40And He answered and said unto them, "I tell you that if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out."
41And when He had come near, He beheld the city and wept over it,
42saying, "If thou had known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which must be for thy peace! But now they are hid from thine eyes.