Ireland reminded me of Japan today

I so wanna go back. Please, Father.

As part of their What's Next 2008 series, TIME Magazine ranked the concept of Re-Judaizing Jesus as one of the 'Top 10 Ideas at Are Changing The World.' Worth a read in all circumstances.

The way of the future...

Yesterday evening marked the first day of the Jewish Passover. What an monumental (and intimate) event it was to commemorate with the Lord; He blessed me amazingly. To have heard an account of how He is permeating the lives of others close to me, and then to have been able to spend time with Him last night was really otherworldly. I see Him actively making provision for me in ways too abundant to enumerate. It is good to be completely sold-out for G-d; this is what I yearn for.

I watched "The Aviator" in its entirety for the first time last night. I found extreme parallels between the person of Howard Hughes and myself, and can't help but wonder if certain shades of my being await a similar fate.

Hughes allegedly watched this film over 150 times, and I find myself intrigued by the allure it held over him:

In Judaism Today (16 Nissan 5768):
Passover Day 3
Omer 2

In Judaism Yesterday (15 Nissan 5768):
Passover Day 2
Omer 1

Influences: Handwritten Text

Handwritten text can be one of the most beautiful, most personal interpretations/declarations of one's identity. Just as amazing are the plethora of ways in which one can engage the medium.

While researching Japanese (or more generally, East Asian) signatures, I created for myself this fanciful (but wholly worthwhile) pathway through the digital annals of written language, spanning the globe, as well as many continental cultures (Asia, Oceania, Europe...).

I had no intention of doing a full-out entry on just what captures me so about this medium (Perhaps a 'Part 2' is in the works for the future?), so I am content to merely share with you three of the more interesting styles from my hunt:

Hebrew Ashuri Alphabet:

More generally, Hebrew scripts:


Chinese Zhuwen- and Baiwen-style seals:


In terms of more Western fare, I happened upon a brilliant (English) calligraphy studio owned by one Mrs. Alison Furminger, who also happens to be a Christian. Very encouraging.

Art done by those at the top of their craft is one thing; art created by those who pursue Yeshua faithfully is an altogether much more beautiful and driven labor. It's done right. Whatever your vocation, if it is not done with Yeshua as the Lord of your life, it is meaningless, like chaff in the wind (as warned of in Ecclesiastes). When you become a Christian, the work finally has sense and meaning and a literal purpose behind it.

Gwen Stacy is awesome

Why?

I spend the time it takes my computer to load practising football tricks

Yahoo! says Muslims outnumber Catholics now. I'm neither, and one isn't any worse than the other; it's solely about Yeshua. Everything else falls short.

... I love you. So does G-d, only infinitely more. His is the better covenant.

"It's like a house of mirrors!"

People are the most important thing in life. Christ knew this. How easily I forget.