Inside the Head of Luke Goddard

Wow, looka here.

2006-02-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

I am in a hurry to get somewhere. I just had to post this picture. What a classic. Seth&Natalie, I am looking forward to hearing you guys in August.

PS- Seth, the handlebar mustache makes you look like a Miller Lite drinkin-wife beatin- depressed "I hate happy things" kind of guy. I miss you man.

Thank You

2006-02-01T13:55:00.000-08:00

The first picture is the church I am currently attending. The pastor of the church is a man by the name of Mark Watkins. Many would say that the only reason I know of the place is because of Drew. Well, you are right. I will tell you this: I didn't know that when I knew that me and Drew would be a couple that I would be getting a two for one deal. I got Drew, and the Church family. Please understand that I do not say this lightly, Christian Hope Church is the most welcoming and loving church that I know of. I do not know where the Lord will lead me in the future, but right now I am very thankful that Pastor Mark Watkins and Christian Hope Church allows me to be a part of the family.

The second picture is the ministry that took me in when I came to know Jesus. First Love Ministries in Perry, GA is a place that welcomes all who are thirsty. In 2002, my life was totally rearranged by an Almighty God. I never knew Something so real existed until it happened. I may have stumbled here and there; I may have fallen flat on my face, for that matter, but Something was birthed in me during the summer of 2002, and I was never the same. Within months after it happened, I gave my testimony at First Love Ministries. The founder of this ministry is a man that is the closest to me besides my own immediate family. He is a mentor to thousands and is definitely one to me. I don't mean to put him on a pedistal, but I must say that he is the most powerful Christian I have EVER met. He truly walks in humilty and is honored to do so. I want to thank Charlie and those that were in leadership with me there(FLM) for raising me up to be a man who desires to follow God in His holiness. You all have taught me everything I know. I have a feeling that its not over...and soon we will be ministering again together. I love you.

For more information about First Love Ministries, visit the webpage: www.perryfirstloveministries.com

For more information about Christian Hope Church, visit the webpage:
www.christianhopechurch.homestead.com

Music

2006-01-27T10:52:00.000-08:00

I got a few new toys for Christmas. Nothing too huge, but alot more than what I had before. I have not quite figured out my Fostex 8-track digital recorder. Its nothing too fancy. Check out those Roland speakers...those things are gigantic, aren't they?!?! Haha. They do get the job done though. Also, the picture of the random dude recording on the keyboard is Preston Kraft- a pure genius when it comes to music. My new interest in music? Just look at the pictures, you will find him. His new cd....ridiculously awesome. That one picture is a picture of my family at the Goddard Family Reunion at my Aunt's lake house in Milledgeville. The two girls on both sides of my mom are the spouces of my two older brothers. Well anyways, I just thought I would update you on some new pictures. If you are wondering why I have been taking so many pictures, its because there's this digital camera lying around my house that has gotten the best of me...

I hope you all have a great weekend!

In Christ,
Luke Goddard

Computer Illiterate/New Pictures

2006-01-22T21:16:00.000-08:00

As many of you can see I am computer illiterate. I tried to be all cool and change my background, and in the "trying," I somehow made my links(Friend's sites) repeat themselves. So if you can't remember what is the address to a friend's blogpage, you can be safe and come to my page and navigate from there... Gosh, what an idiot.

Anyways, here are some random photos for you all to take a look at:

Check out my new "baby." I can't name her because I am not a musician(far from it), but she is a pretty guitar..."Fender Squire." I am trying to teach Drew some guitar. She is learning fast...as you can tell with her playing a bar chord and all!!!!

Me and Drew at David and Holly's Christmas Shower

2006-01-10T14:19:00.000-08:00

Almost There...

2006-01-10T13:52:00.000-08:00

Well, here I am. It has been a long time since I have wrote you all. I am sure I have lost a few readers since I have been gone. Oh well. I enjoy writing anyways.

Just to update you on what currently keeps me busy. Yesterday was my first day of the new quarter. Yes, Georgia Military College is on quarter systems, which can sometimes make it rather difficult...well in my case anyways. While a semester has a full sixteen weeks for the material to be covered, a quarter cuts it to only half the time- eight weeks. So you can imagine the overload of crap I am having to deal with. This quarter marks my first quarter of pre-nursing. I am taking American History, Anatomy/Physiology I, and a Nutrition class that is required. Why am I taking American History with my pre-nursing? Because someone forgot to take it my freshman year. What an idiot.

So yeah, I am going to be extremely busy for the next 2 months. After that, I will begin the last half of my pre-nursing, which will be Anatomy/Physiology II, Microbiology, and Psychology. Then of course in May, I will begin to prepare myself to transfer to Nursing School. I am looking at a few different schools...Kennesaw State University being my main attraction. To some of you, me pursuing a bachelors in nursing may have startled you. Don't worry, its perfectly normal. No one would have ever thought. And later in life things could change for me, but it wouldn't heart to have a degree in that field. After all, this is sick world!

What I am reading:
-I am finishing Blue Like Jazz. It is very honest. Like any other book, I agree with stuff and disagree. Overall, I like Miller's perspective on things.
-I just finished Messy Spirituality by Michael Yaconelli. It is ironically humerous. Again, very honest and true.
-I am about to begin The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis.

My latest purchases:(Some were from Santa Clause)
-Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller
-The Ragamuffin Gospel, by Brennan Manning
-The Holliness of God, R.C. Sproul
-Red Moon Rising, Pete Greig and Dave Roberts
-When I Don't Desire God, by John Piper
-The Weight Of Glory, by C.S. Lewis
-Louder Than Words, by Andy Stanley
-The Innocent, by Harlan Coben

My Thoughts On Alligood's "Say It With Me"

2005-11-16T11:51:00.000-08:00

I am honored to say that I have gotten to know Arthur Alligood as of late. If you have never heard of him, be assured that you will eventually hear about him. I have a good feeling that we will be seeing alot of him in the future, as his music makes its way known to all the ears who are willing to listen. I would like to share with you all my thoughts and imagery of number 12 on his debut album "Formerly." The song is entitled, "Say It With Me."

Arthur Alligood was born in Athens, Georgia. Unlike his birthplace, which teems with bands and songwriters, Arthur had no interest in music early on. Not until the abandonment of basketball dreams in high school did music began to surface. “I just went to a pawn shop during the end of my junior year and bought a cheap, acoustic guitar” says Arthur. “I wrote my first song that day...before I even knew what chords were.” Four years later he would release his first six-song EP of bare, acoustic songs. In 2003, advancing as songwriter, Arthur released his first full-length CD, CD02, a folk record with roots in rock. “I had fun time with CD02. Ryan (Kyzar, producer) is great friend and a joy to work with. He really helped me take my songs to a new level.” Alligood’s new release, Formerly, features seven songs from his independent album plus four new songs. With more influence from rock and roll than Alligood’s previous releases, Formerly, is not only pleasing to the ear, but lyrically sets the mind in thought. It tackles a wide variety of issues such as redemption to everyday struggles and thoughts. Currently, Arthur is the worship leader at his church in Gallatin, TN. “I am excited about both facets of my ministry: leading the body in worship and writing intriguing music. They really coincide…forming one ministry of encouragement to all who will listen.”

Here is a post for analytical conversation. What do I mean by that? Take one of Arthur's songs off of "Formerly" and let's establish some conversation as to what you think it means or maybe the message that is being conveyed.Im gonna go simple here. In the song, "Say it with me" off of "Formerly," you will hear a song that carries the weight of simplicity and insightfulness(sp). I really like how Arthur describes the "word" for the majority of the song. Here is what I imagined when I listened to the song. Please understand that I am like a little kid when it comes to my imagination. I imagine pictures and events for everything I do, i.e.- when im riding down the road, i will say opening words, put on a final concert, and the whole nine yards. When i go to the golf course to work on my putting game, I will putt around the green, picturing a gallery of people all around me watching me stroke the ball. It just the way I am, and I must say that it(having this sort of imagination) sure makes life more interesting.So, here is what I pictured while I listened to "Say It With Me." :

Arthur was leading worship of some sort. During the "describing the word"(Jesus) part of the song was actually Arthur trying to get the body to truly worship. The song reminded me of how hard it must be for the worship leader when he is putting his heart in leading worship and no one is making any attempts to praise the Father. So, here is Arthur describing "the word." Then, he(arthur) begins to inform the body that if we don't say the word now while we worship, we can be assured that we will say it in the end. So at this point, toes have been stepped on. The ice has been broken. Now, here comes the best part of the song. The passionate outcry of "say it with me now." This is when I pictured demonic spirits being broken off of the hundreds of people at this worship event. As soon as the worship leader(arthur) is passionately shouting "say it with me now," hands begin to be raised, dead comes to life, and the sick are being healed. Sometimes, we forget the power that is in His name.

Arthur, thanks for the song. Now, Please post your favorite songs and lets get some conversation going on the lyrics of this wordsmith we are listening to.

Strangulation by Triangulation

2005-11-11T10:34:00.000-08:00

**This was taken from my Uncle Mac's Weekly Perspective. He is a pastor in Macon, Ga.
I should probaly be preparing for my term paper in both my History and Government classes instead of posting a new blog. However, I have come to the realization that I have been a tad to hard on people posting new blogs in spite of their other responsibilities. So for those (hint: Terry and Brandon), here is another one. As you read this, please don't misunderstand what I am trying to say...

Today I read the following from an article written by Dr. Scott Sparrow: "It is natural for friends or family members to support each other when they have conflicts with other people, but it can easily lead away from honesty and growth. If you become the “sounding board” for someone, it’s good to know what you can do to avoid participating in a dysfunctional triangle. It is easy to see it coming: anytime that someone begins to talk to you about someone with whom he or she has a problem, then you are being triangulated. The thing to avoid at all costs is taking sides. If, instead, you can advocate for the relationship, you will have done your friend a great service. While serving as a mediator can be helpful, it is important to stay involved only so long as the triangle continues to move forward in a healthy way. If you find yourself repeatedly serving as a “dumping ground,” you will need to refer your friend to someone who will be able to confront him or her without fear of losing a friendship in the process. While you might be afraid of hurting your friend’s feelings, your honesty will protect your friendship from becoming a casualty of triangulation."

I wonder just how many friendships within the Christian community have become casualties of triangulation. How often have you been pulled into a situation where you became the “dumping ground” for a friend who was in conflict with another of your friends? Sure, it is all done in the name of “Christian love” (whatever that is) but it often quickly becomes a means to an end—the end of relationships. I choose to call it “strangulation by triangulation!”

MY PERSPECTIVE:
Although there must be a balance in all of this, we should be very careful about allowing our Christian friends to draw us into these dysfunctional triangles—one believer, who has been hurt, going to another believer to dump his/her story of hurt, for the purpose of gaining an ally. With very few exceptions, this is the modus operandi of most Christians for obvious reasons (the offended gains an ally and the listener gains significance); consequently, far too many relationships have experienced “strangulation by triangulation.” If you have been hurt and need to tell someone or to get advice from someone, find someone who will not risk the loss of either friendship in the process of listening/helping, someone who has no reason for taking sides, and “dump” your feelings onto them. In the end, you will be glad you did, as will the rest of the Christian community! Isn’t it time that we learn to live together in the unity of the Spirit, rather than in the deception of the enemy?

Like I said, I hope you all understood what I am talking about. Maybe some of you have been caught up in situations of this nature.

Is Alito Qualified?- An ignorant question.

2005-11-08T12:39:00.000-08:00

Is Judge Alito qualified for the position? It would be nonsensical to view Judge Alito as not being competent enough for the nominated position. Just naming a few of his accomplishments would prove that he is indeed more than qualified for the position. Samuel Alito, Jr. is a 55-year-old federal judge in New Jersey, and is a graduate of both Princeton University and Yale Law School. He was an editor of the Yale Law Review and also serves on the Third United States Appeals Court. Not to mention his service in the administration of President Reagan and the elder George Bush. In this case, the term “experience” is a given.

Why is Samuel Alito a better nomination for both the Democratic and Republican parties? As opposed to Ms. Harriet Miers, Alito has no problem with allowing his past records to be viewed. The fact that Ms. Miers would not allow her records to be made known to the public irritated both conservatives and liberals to no ends! Take a look at the comparison of their accomplishments. With it being said that Alito has earned a trusted reputation, Ms. Miers was virtually an unknown. She was merely the president of the Texas Bar, which is light considering the qualifications necessary for the Supreme Court. Holding an advisory position, Harriet Miers was also an unknown in the Bush Administration.

It is also imperative to understand that Alito showed evenhandedness on the controversial abortion issue, as he ruled on both sides of the Planned Parenthood vs. Casey and Elizabeth Blackwell Health Center vs. Knoll cases.

Even his opponents admire Alito. “I’m a Democrat who doesn’t believe the Bush administration has done anything right in five years. But I think it’s a great nomination,” said Walter Timpone, a Morristown, N.J., lawyer who worked with Alito when he was a federal prosecutor. “I don’t think you’ve got an ideologue on your hands. You’ve got a very fair-minded judge.” [Quoted from spyimes.com]

Make Trade Fair

2005-10-30T19:48:00.000-08:00

Some of you might find this crazy, but I have recently joined a campaign in making trade fair all across the world. To save me time, I am not going to tell you what its about. Instead, I will give you the link to the website: www.maketradefair.com

For some time, I have wanted to give to some organization to help people all over the world. I did my share of research and found what I was looking for. Please take the time to check out the website and see what its about. Do not misunderstand me after reviewing the website, I am in favor of our president. I would just like to see him make an effort to answer the petition of this organization to better the world abroad. If you decide that you want to do more than just sign the petition, feel free to purchase one of the white bands symbolizing the "Make Trade Fair" need.

Thank you all!

Your friend,
Luke

Sorry, I Am Still Here

2005-10-13T10:28:00.000-07:00

Dear My Fellow Friends,

Sorry, I am still here. It has been some kind of month already! I am afraid that this quarter is going to be my most difficult yet. Two histories at once. Can you say boring? It's not so much of the subject history that is so hard, its the way my professor teaches the class.

I wanted to update everyone on the CD. Instead of it being completed during November, it will be more like Januaryish. Sorry for the delay. We were using some equipment in Perry, but it is being occupied by someone else. Around Christmas, I will be getting some nice recording equipment. I am looking at turning my separate garage into a studio of some sort. Nothing too fancy, but it will definitely get the job done. By Christmas, I am looking at having 2-3 amps, 3 mics+stands, keyboard, 12-track Boss Digital Recorder, electric guitar(may come by Feburary), and more!

Just an update on what I am reading:
On The Road, by Jack Kerouac
The Beach House, by James Patterson
Anne Frank: The Diary of A Young Girl, by Anne Frank
The Seeing Eye, by C.S. Lewis

Two most recent books I purchased:
The Lake House, by James Patterson
A Separate Peace, by John Knowles

**The Picture is one of my favorite authors. Mark Twain

The Other Side of the Fence

2005-09-19T21:16:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

I am writing to inform you of me and Bob's(aka. Robert McLendon) upcoming album entitled, "The Other Side of the Fence." We are currently in the process of recording. In hopes of possibly surprising you, we have been very quiet in telling everyone of the visioned outcome of our CD. We really didn't expect it to be completed until early 2006 because of how busy we have been with other things. We are expecting the actual recording process to be done no later than the middle of October. If we keep going at this pace, the album should be ready to hand out by late November/early December.

Some of you may have heard our demo CD with the four tracks on it. Without Matthew Mckinnley's amazing ability, I am not sure how that demo CD would have sounded like. He really made our goofy songs sound somewhat decent with all of his little "riff-pluckin'" mess that he seems to be famous for....

With the help of a long lost highschool friend, Josh (Whodi) Dowell, I am receiving a program to create the art work for the album in the next couple of days. We hope the album cover turns out well....if not, at least you will have our music. We honestly do not know what we would do without the help of Michael Walker. He is sacrificing his free time home from Mobile, Alabama to do the engineering part of the album. Thank you, Michael!

Not that we would do this, but we cannot make any profit off of the album because of the fear of being sued by Casting Crowns...haha. Track 4 of the album is a song entitled, "Laxative." Please understand that we are not poking fun of Casting Crowns in that song. We just took the melody of "Your Love is Extravagant" and used it for the song. We are not Weird Al Yankovich.

A sneek preview:
Here is the track list of "The Other Side of the Fence":
1. The Cow Song
2. Ole' Peru
3. Smelly Shelley
4. Laxative
5. Libby Ogletree
6. Paper Boy
7. Smells Like Dodo
8. Life (Moments to Behold)
9. Heaven
10. Rain

Please, email me at lukegoddard@gmail.com if you would like to own a copy of "The Other Side of the Fence" so we can make sure and have it sent to you via Postal Service as soon as it is completed. It will be noted inside the album cover that we do encourage copying the album for your friends. We would like our music to reach as many ears as possible.

We hope you all are having a good week!

Yours Truly,
Luke Goddard and Robert McLendon

From My Mind to Yours

2005-09-14T13:23:00.000-07:00

I am going to leave you all with some of my thoughts written in my journal. I hope they take you to a place in your mind that you never thought existed...

Where there is love,
There is hate.
Where there is light,
There is darkness.
Never forsake the path ahead-
Where there is joy,
There is sadness.
Where there is the real,
There is the fake.
Never forsake the letdowns ahead-

**The above was written in my journal on September 22, 2004.

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Everyday is a new way
To fake the fire thats burning in
Now and then, I put on a grin
to smother what's crying out.
Everyday is a new way
To ask for Your sympathies
Now and then, I ask again
to rain down Your love for me.

**The above was written in my journal on February 16, 2005. It was during a trying time in my life.

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There will come a day,
When all confusion will be gone.
There will come a day,
When all fools turn into gold.
I don't know when that will be.
I got a feeling it won't be long...

**The above was written in my journal on April 9, 2005.

Bryan and Velma Palmer

2005-09-08T12:51:00.000-07:00

Dear my fellow Followers,

Bryan and Velma Palmer are powerful prophetic ministers. If some of you aren't so sure about that kind of stuff, I can tell you from my heart to yours that they are the real deal. They are also a big part in encouraging First Love Ministries and Charlie Walker. I love them both very much. I consider Bryan my "Prophetic Dad." He has always been a true blessing to me.

As many of you might have read in Charlie's mass email, Bryan's wife is pregnant, but is bleeding. Bryan and his wife (Velma) are praying against another miscarriage. Around August of 2004, Bryan and Velma had to rush home from Epworth Retreat (held by Perry First Love Ministries) only to hear the news that she lost her baby. It very well might be by our prayers that this doesn't happen again to this couple.

I am going to ask everyone to really pray for them when you spend time with the Lord. Even if you do not know them personally, please still pray for them. I am counting on you.

Thank you very much for caring. May the Lord bless you because of your heart for this couple.

Your friend,
Luke Goddard

Kodak Moment

2005-09-07T20:01:00.000-07:00

I am a huge fan of Volkeswagons. I like every automobile Volkeswagon makes. They are great on gas, and they just have that old school look to them. I got an early birthday present just the other day. I wanted a Volkeswagon Jetta. I sat in a few of them, but I just couldn't seem to fit good. Sadly enough, they are not the best vehicles for taller people. To go ahead and finish my story- I looked at some trucks. For some reason, I have always wanted a truck. To make a long story short, I ended up getthing a 2004 Black Toyota Tacoma(Extended Cab). I am really enjoying it, and it has come into handy here lately.

Ok. So I told you I love Volkeswagons. By the way, I would kill a human for a Volkeswagon van. I will own one day. There is no doubt in my mind. Mark it down, you will see this Luke's goofy self hanging out the driver's side window of a Volkeswagon van one day. And you will beg me for a ride. So, take a look at this picture. I just had to snap it when I saw it. It just has to be the perfect set-up. (I would maybe replace the fishing boat with a canoe boat, although I would like to get into some fishing. That just might be my new fad here soon.)

Some Stuff to Think About

2005-09-07T07:43:00.000-07:00

If you all haven't noticed, I have been extremely busy as of late. My surgery on my mouth went ok. I am not gonna lie, it might have been the worst experience I have ever gone through. So, if there are any of you out there that are about to get your wisdom teeth cut out, I pity for you.

I thought I might leave you all with some quotes from different people that I always enjoy. Think long and hard about it and see what you can come up with. By the way Ben, Edgar Allen Poe was found unconcious on the streets of Baltimore. History says that while he was lying unconcious, he was chewed on by some massive rats. Sorry for the details everyone. Just had to clarify that to someone. If someone else knows more about Poe's death, then please inform me.

Okay, to the quotes:

“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars..."
-Jack Kerouac (On the Road)

"America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people."
-George W. Bush

"A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word, 'darkness' on the walls of his cell."
-C.S. Lewis

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."
-Jimi Hendrix

"Love others as I have loved you."
-Jesus Christ

My Cousin And His Baft Hair

2005-09-03T10:32:00.000-07:00

It was just the other day when my cousin asked me, "Luke, I am about to go get my hair styled. I am trying for a whole different hairdo. I kinda want to go for that Hollywood/Celebrity look. Ya know, the whole messy look."

Well, I took it all under consideration. I have people come to me everyday trying to schedule an appointment for hairstyle recomendations. I figured what the heck, its my cousin. So I helped him out.

Hoke went and got his hair done. Needless to say, he is estatic about his new look. He tells me he has bought a steel rod to beat all the ladies off of him.

Pimp on, Hoke!

My Mouth, My Mouth

2005-08-30T13:13:00.000-07:00

My mouth, my mouth. If I could have a refund for all the money spent on my mouth, I believe I would be a few hairs away from being a millionare. I had the record for a while, with ten cavities in one visit, until David (my brother) beats me with fourteen cavities and a route canal in one trip!

Ny fellow readers, I will not be posting for at least a week and a half. Instead, I will be lying in bed like a potato. Tomorrow at 11:30am, I will be getting four wisdom teeth cut out. The doctor told me that all four of my wisdom teeth are highly impacted, which isn't the best new in the world. I think I will be fine, just a whole lot of swelling.

They are perscribing me with plenty of medication to keep me knocked out. I guess just the thought of me being passed out with an IV of Anestesia in my arm kind of freaks me out.

Ya'll keep it real and remember to never take yourselves too seriously.

->.Peace.<-

Luke Goddard

"The Joy of The Lord Is Our Strength"

2005-08-26T11:56:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

There are some exciting days ahead! I sense a new aroma in the air. It smells very encouraging, refreshing, and powerful! God's people are about to be consumed with joy. Everything they do will be some how linked back to the joy placed in them.

As many of you know, during the end times, things will get pretty tough. Hear me carefully, its nothing we can't handle with Jesus, so there is no need to be fearful. I believe the only way we are going to be able to make it through those times will be because of the joy God is about to place in us. Some of you are beginning to dabble in it even now. In the word it says, "The Joy of the Lord is our strength." The title of my message two years ago at First Love Ministries' Epworth By the Sea event was, if you can remember, "The Joy of The Lord is Our Strength." For some time, I have wondered what good did that message do? What purpose did it serve? I am deeply convinced that God gave me that message for a time such as this!

People! The Joy of the Lord is your strength! Some of you are about to see miraculous things taking place all because of the joy you are about to walk in. Wow! The word says that even our shadows will heal people. What?! You might say, "that is just too far-fetched!" No! Wrong! This is the annointing that you are about to start walking in- this anointing will stem from this over-flowing, contagious joy that is beginning to make its way in you. You can even feel it even now! Do me a favor. Accept that joy! Right now say something like this: "God, I feel YourJoy coming into me right now. I accept it with open arms! Please begin to manifest your Holy Spirit in me. I want my shadows to set people free. I want people to come to know You through my smile."

We are being taken into a time of encouragement, refreshment, and power. Do you believe what I am saying? Can you feel/sense it?

I pray that right now you will be encouraged, refreshed, and blessed with a power that makes the demons leave the room just by your presense!

May God continue to bless you in ways not known to man!

Your Friend,

Luke Goddard

You Are Not Alone

2005-08-24T11:48:00.000-07:00

In the song "Emma," written by Jason Upton, there is a message that is conveyed that I believe we, as Christians have forgotten. No matter what we go through in this temporary world, we are not alone! Carefully read the lyrics of this song. The song itself constains an atronomical amount of revelation.

Don’t be afraid baby, don’t you cry
Daddy’s here it will be all right
You’re not alone, you’re not alone
Don’t be afraid when you’re cold at night
I will keep you warm, I will hold you tight
You’re not alone, you’re not alone
Look beyond the window there
To the sky above, to the open air
Look beyond what you can see
Close your eyes and just believe
The lion roars and the lamb lay down
They live together in a whole new town
They’re calling me and they’re calling you
From the cold hard facts that we’re on our own
To the age old truth that we’re not alone

Don’t be afraid when you scrape your knee
I’ve got a band aide waiting and a kiss for free
You’re not alone, you’re not alone
Don’t be afraid of your blind belief
Because the more you fly, the more you’ll see
You’re not alone, you’re not alone
Look beyond the window there
To the sky above to the open air
Look beyond what you can see
Close your eyes and just believe
The lion roars and the lamb lay down
They live together in a whole new town
They’re calling me and they’re calling you
From the cold hard facts that we’re on our own
To the age old truth that we’re not alone

Don’t be afraid little warrior bride
Your victory’s on the other side
You’re not alone, you’re not alone

I hope that the lyrics of this song encouraged some of you today. No matter how you feel, or how others treat you- always remember that you are not alone and that you have a Father who loves and desires to be near to you.

Be blessed. Be encouraged. As Charlie Walker says, "It is a great day to be alive"!

Wisdom Is A Gift

2005-08-22T06:34:00.000-07:00

Wisdom comes in two ways: It is a God-given gift and also the result of an energetic search- (Think about that) Wisdom's starting point is God and His revealed Word, the source of knowledge and understanding. In that sense, wisdom is His gift to us. But He gives it only to those who earnestly seek it. Because God's wisdom is hidden from the rebellious(sp?) and foolish, it takes effort to find it and use it. The pathway to wisdom is strenuous, meaning "demanding" or "tiring." When we are on the path, we discover that true wisdom is God's and that He will guide us and reward our sincere and persistent search.

Inserted in my Journal at 11:25pm, Sunday night.

Hope this finds you all having a good day. Thanks for the emails, as it is very encouraging.

Me and my puppy

2005-08-20T00:43:00.000-07:00

Here is a recent picture of me and my puppy, Lucy. If you all are wondering, I am still going to post things, I am just swarmed with school work right now.......I will have something up soon.

My Top 10

2005-08-13T09:13:00.000-07:00

Before I do this, I will say that I am totally ripping Don Walker off with this idea. Here is my top ten of people that I would like to sit down and have a long talk with. They are in order, from greatest to least....

1. John Lennon
2. Billy Graham
3. George W. Bush
4. Jim Carey
5. C.S. Lewis
6. Kurt Cobain
7. Marylin Manson
8. Ashley Stains (haha)
9. Ben Pasley
10. Bob Marley

2005-08-12T15:00:00.000-07:00

L-R: Adam, John(my brother), Me, and Michael(my 1st cousin)

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My father, Bruce, and Drew

Spending the Evening on the Toilet

2005-08-08T19:59:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

I hate toilets. I hate bathrooms. I hate toilet paper. I hate lysol.

To make a long story short, I spent the latter half of my evening at the Watkins residence on a the John. Dang the fried chicken! I am still hurting! Why am I telling you all this? Beause you are inside the head of Luke Goddard.

If you are wanting a good laugh, I would like to proudly advertise Dr. Don Walker's blogsite. In case you do not have the address, it is donwalker.blogspot.com

If you think about it, please pray that my spinkter muscle heals. I am very sore, as if I have given birth to a brown baby boy. If that disgusts you, maybe you would like, "dropping the Browns off at the Super Bowl, dropping the kids of at the pool, or laying cable."

Thanks for your time. I pray that you were well educated and equipped for the days ahead.

Your Stall-mate,

Luke Goddard

A Glimpse of His Glory

2005-08-08T12:48:00.000-07:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Recently, I have contemplated the idea of how to get rid of strongholds in our lives. First, we must all admit that we have our own share of struggles/strongholds. The pride that will keep you from admitting your struggles will later be the reason you were not set free.

Before I go any further, please allow me to share with you a journal entry that I wrote just six days ago:

"It comes my way again and again.
I invite it in my mind with a 'welcome.'
Never to forsee all the pain that its causing.
Relationships are broken and they are mended;
all because of this block that I've befriended.
I just want it to go, I just want it to go.
Never to return to me, ever again"!

Can you relate to my journal entry? Are you torn between finding the strength to even obey God? He said, "If you love Me, then you will obey Me." Seems like a pretty difficult task, doesn't it? Maybe you need to ask God for a new love so that you can obey His commands. He is calling us all to live a life of purity. "The pure in heart shall see God." Do you want to see His glory? Ask for a new love for Him so that you can obey Him with a lifestyle clothed with purity. Thus, you will get a glimpse of His glory, which in return, will have you chasing after it the rest of your life. I challenge you today. Go to your prayer closet/car/toilet, or whatever it may be, and ask of these things that I have mentioned in this letter.

Be blessed and know that I write these things because I love you.

Your friend,
Luke

Finding Humility in His Creation

2005-08-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

As I was reading Ben Pasley's Enter the Worship Circle in Books-A-Million today, I began to think of what God is in my life. Okay, so I just put the book down, and drank the last bit of my triple-shot of expresso. It was delicious and all, but it just didn't do it for me. I need another drink. I order a Chocolate-Caramel Latte mixed with another triple-shot of expresso. With a smile, I sit down and take the first gulp of my freshly-brewed drink. The caffine from my previous shot is starting to takes its toll by causing some deep thoughts to come into my mind. Maybe that's why I like these kind of drinks. It's the best drink you can take down without being convicted! When I grab my scruffy chin, wishing I had longer hairs to pull on, I notice a sophisticated red-haired girl sitting about three tables over from me. While she reads her Bible, she pauses and looks out the window, as if she is in deep thought on something she just read. To make a long story short, this is where the deep thoughts of God in my life begin making their way through my crazy mind.
So, I have been doing this Christian thing for nearly three and a half years now. The Journey has definitely been interesting. There has been left turns, right turns, uphills, and downhills. I have been high on Jesus, and I have been depressed out of the rear end. I have been a part meetings where the supernatural has occurred, and I have been a part of your ultra-conservative meetings, where no supernatural was seen, yet there was some profound lessons taught. All of these different types of meetings are beneficial, if you allow them to be. If you don't know, I have such a hunger for the supernatural. What gets me is that I know its out there, yet we (Christians) are rarely exposed to it! There is something missing in the equation. Before I die, I will find that missing part and hopefully will at least give an effort in placing it back in the equation.
I have made a new step in my walk with the all-knowing God. I have decided to wake up every morning asking God to reveal Himself to me through the very things that He created. Interestingly enough, it has been rather humiliating. If you decide to do this, you will gain a whole new perspective on life. Perhaps, you will lose some of your arrogance in believing you are better than others. Maybe, you will realize that some mentally challenged-believing humans have more knowledge of who God is than you do. If you do not understand how it can be humiliating to see God's face in all of creation, all I can suggest is you find out for yourself. It's a simple task. Simply ask God each day to reveal Himself to you through the very people/things He created. I can assure you that you will gain a new sense of humility. Plus, humility is something we all need as followers of Christ, right?

Be blessed and know that God is anxious of you to experience the deeper things in Him!

My Personal Journal Entries

2005-08-01T23:30:00.000-07:00

As you now know, something happened to my other blog page. I really have no idea what happened to it.

I was thinking of what I wanted to be my first post on my new blog page. I finally had the idea to share with some of you some of my own personal journal entries. Some of it, you may not understand. If you know me at all, you also know that you not understanding some of my stuff is because I am very hard to understand (period)! Take it for what its worth!

Also, please understand that I will be updating when I feel led....hopefully often! My blog site will not necessarlily consist of my day. It will consist more of my thoughts/opinons on particular subjects. I hope you enjoy!

Here are some of my journal entries (*Some may be poetic-type entries.)---

Words on a page aren't enough;
music in a hymn fall in the same land.
A daily word is a ritual that brings cold religion.
Without solitude, the relationship is on sand.
The key of David opens a door that's been closed,
takes us to a place dreams can no longer hold.
The train is coming through, grab your ticket.
So this one is for you!
There is a calling for the hundred fold; the ones who aren't afraid to move on.
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On my knees, hearing the crowd
as they walk by Gate Beautiful.
Hold out my hand, get a coin;
to blind to see where it's been.
Hungry for what I love,
fear for whats ahead.
It's the ninth hour, never to forget.
The moment to be calm, everything is quiet.
Give what I have, hope its enough.
Brokenhearted man failing at what I love.