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RISK

To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best day and night to make you everybody els

About Me

Dear world, I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit's power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made-I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognizes, praised, regarded. I live by faith, lean on His presence, walk with patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way rough, my companions are few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the enemy, pander at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus! I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me....my banner will be clear. I believe that to be a true follower of Christ is to be a revolutionary,a lover and an activist.I'm convinced that as a son of the living God I am obligated to be involved with various social/humanitarian/environmental issues.I'm an Abolishinist. A local action is enough for an international goal.My life is not my own, I've been bought with a price.I'm a graduate of the school of hard knocks,a recipient of fathomless grace,I'm very observant,sometimes I think too much,loyalty and trust are everything to me.I support any organization that's fighting oppression,abuse,inequality,hunger.Lately I'm experiencing a paradox:I'm becoming less defined by the moment while at the same time more sure of who i am then ever before.I'm an artist dedicated to challenging the status quo and giving volume to various struggles.I believe that mistakes carry stronger knowledge.I love the NEW YORK YANKEES,growing orchids,books(see book list),the streets(although a walk in the beach with someone special is sublime),I love sushi,I'm fascinated by seahorses, href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.indi vidual&videoid=1300973796"King Without A Crown-Matisyahu

Matisyahu - Preaching to Montreal

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My Interests

God,the mysteries of incarnation and salvation,truth,the hidden meaning of things,the lost,revolution,non-violent resistance,art,creating,love and romance,meaningful conversation,philosophy,exposing others to new ways thinking,indymedia.org(check it out to see whats really happening),NYC-the grime and the glory,

I'd like to meet:

A person totally unaffected by this world's ridiculous system,radical followers of Jesus,sinners,the voiceless,the broken,the dying,the addicted,Subcomandante Marcos,Matisyahu,Bono,Banksy,Nelson Mandela

Music:

The full spectrum:Jason Upton,Matisyahu,Old hymns,Arcade Fire,Thelonius Monk,Bach,David Crowder,TV On The Radio,Bebo Norman,John Coltrane,MuteMath,Talib Queli,Fiona Apple,Jeff Buckley,The Shins,Sia,Damien Rice,Cat Power,Elliott Smith

Television:

Sorry TV babies, I gave up the brain rot years ago. Only sports,news and the occasional documentary.You should try it some time.Staying home in front of the computer, doing drugs, eating junk food and watching TV=spiritual death.Get out and do something.Or,at least check out my book list.Stimulate yo mind!

Books:

The Raggamuffin Gospel,Abba's Child,Ruthless Trust,The Relentless Tenderness Of Jesus,The Importance Of Being Foolish,The Noam Chomsky Reader,Purity Of Heart Is To Will One Thing,Provocations,Our Word Is Our Weapon,Revolution,Foxes Book Of Martyrs,The Cost Of Discipleship,Gravity's Rainbow,The Return Of The Prodigal Son,Guns Germs and Steel,

Heroes:

Jesus,Mom,The Apostle Paul,Martin Luther,Don Mattingly,Brennan Manning,Jean Michel Basquiat I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

My Blog

Walking together in the rain.

    There was a moment this afternoon...subtle yet profound. We were leisurely walking through a downpour,splashing in the puddles. It was wonderful. What freedom exists in just allowin...
Posted by RISK on Sun, 29 Oct 2006 05:10:00 PST