February 2012
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I have a branding problem... and I think it's Me.
I have “a branding problem” for my blog.
And I think it has everything to do with… well, Me (or at the very least - my name).
Every writer/blogger wants their stuff to be read, liked and even interacted with (well, most of the time… but I want to be careful with what I wish for). :)
And outside of a few friends, family and a few people on Facebook… my blog on the...
January 2012
1 post
"TEBOW-ology"... a love/hate relationship with...
I love it when the Broncos win… I’m a fan.
I have cheered for Tebow over his entire career in college and now the pros too… I’m a fan.
Now, it’s one and the same.
…but sometimes with “Tebow-ology” and the Evangelical craze in full force - I admit there is a small part of me that is ok when we lose now.
For no other reason than limiting the...
December 2011
1 post
Happy Birthday Jesus...
Isaiah 9:6
New International Version (NIV)
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
November 2011
1 post
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Thankfulness...
So grateful for all I have in this life…
Family
Friends
Abundant provision
Things that have, and have not worked out as planned
Jesus
and so much more…
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Everyone!
A few of my favorite quotes on being Thankful:
“Thank you, dear God For all You have given me, For all You have taken away from me, For all You have left me.” (unknown)
...
October 2011
2 posts
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The "Tebow-Jesus" Costume for Halloween?
While at the Broncos vs. Lions game yesterday, my wife snapped a picture of a guy from behind dressed as Jesus (robe, sandals, long hair and even a crown of thorns - with a Tebow jersey and a wooden cross underneath to complete the ensemble).
I wondered if he did it to make fun of, or to be respectful. I doubt most people’s initial reaction would be the thought of respect. Sure enough, they...
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My experience at GA 2011...
It’s been a few weeks since the end of our big conference, General Assembly 2011, for Youth for Christ International.
I wanted to take a minute to reflect on this great and special week for me.
If you’re on my mailing list for YFC, you know that my role at GA was to coordinate the Pastoral Care/Counseling Team and the Medical Team for the week. Not only is this something that...
September 2011
2 posts
7 things I've learned... in our 7 years of...
We were married on September 12, 2004. A great 7 years already… I’ve learned a whole lot more in our 7 years together, but thought it would be fun to reflect using the number 7.
Anyway, to the list of 7… before children -
There are “quality of time people”, and then there is Corrie. I’ve never been around...
"Not... Invisible" - prayers for the broken and...
Corrie and I have had the honor of listening to a higher-than-normal number of stories from people who are really struggling and hurting here in the last few weeks. So, to avoid drawing out the stories anymore than those going through the struggles wanted… would you join me in praying for them? We pray for those…
…who have lost their jobs or a source of income in their...
August 2011
2 posts
"We just found your son, wandering in the..."
“Hey, just wanted you to know that we found your son wandering in the the parking lot. So we brought him back in for you.”
The range of emotions that flooded our minds at that very moment.
Fear. Anger. Relief. Joy. Guilt. Embarrassment. Confusion. Gratefulness.
While at a restaurant tonight (as a side note - supporting an awesome adoption...
"Cyberbully"... thoughts from the ABC Family...
We just finished watching Cyberbully on ABC Family. Yes, go ahead and make fun that I watch kids shows and movies… Awesome. Done yet? :) Ok, so stay with me now…
Cyberbullying is real and it sucks… and it can wreak havoc on the spirit and soul - and the body too. Whatever anyone thinks of the acting or anything else about this movie, it was an important topic to take on (and...
July 2011
2 posts
"Quick" Book Thoughts part 2 - "The Hole in Our...
Now for part 2 (or back to part 1), a few thoughts on “The Hole in Our Gospel”… A book written by Richard Stearns, President of World Vision. “The Hole in Our Gospel” has been one of the most challenging books to my faith that I’ve read in a long time. Stearns shares his journey of how he became President of World Vision. It’s an interesting story of...
"Quick" Book Thoughts part 1 - "The Unlikely...
I just finished reading (listening to on CD actually) two books:
“The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner’s Semester at America’s Holiest University” by Kevin Roose
“The Hole in Our Gospel” by Richard Stearns
Let me just say that I’d probably put both books in my Top 10, or Top 15 books I’ve ever read… and for very different reasons relating...
May 2011
1 post
"my son has climbed out of the crib... it's the...
The night before Brennan was born, Corrie and I sat in the bed looking forward to when he would arrive, but also grieving some of the freedom and easiness of life that would be going away by having children. I think I might have grieved and struggled more when Brennan finally crawled out of his crib last month. :)
For those of you who do not know our boy… let’s just say -...
April 2011
1 post
"Love Wins"... perhaps a fairly inadequate review...
I haven’t been real sure what to write here despite having finished reading “Love Wins…” by Rob Bell almost 2 weeks ago. I truly feel a bit inadequate to respond, write a review, etc… about the book here. I admit that fully, and not as a cop out to taking a position on it. I think the book leaves far more questions than answers (which I know is a style Rob uses and...
December 2010
1 post
"yeah, but can you live it...?" - A lesson from...
Cover via Amazon My final post at “Broken Bole” brought some great discussion, comments, emails and people around it. And I’ll be honest, it also brought a couple of difficult things and people back too. It’s the true risk you take, especially when you throw you’re thoughts out publicly. Something I had already been pondering was put this way by a...
November 2010
1 post
feeding triple cheeseburgers – to my past…
This is my final planned post for “BROKENBOLE”. I believe it’s for a good reason though, and not because I am finished writing. (Thanks to all of you who read and helped me with this post before I sent it out publicly!)
I feel like it’s finally ok, and maybe even beneficial, to start writing posts in my own name @ CHRISKOZACEK.COM. ...
October 2010
2 posts
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Taylor Swift - "Mine"
Great song. Great artist. Great video.
This Song/Video kind of hits home… when Corrie and I first got married, I always expected her to leave too cause I thought that’s just how it goes. That’s just how marriage was… someone at some point leaves when you fight. Cool to see this story played out, and they stay together.
My wife has been, and shown me something very...
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Advertising Jesus... SUV style.
Image by theunabonger via Flickr
On my way home yesterday, saw a SUV sporting a “JESUS SAVES” on one side, and “Acts 2:38” on the other.
And they used the - “please give me massive letters so people could see it from space” version. Obviously, it is not new to see these kinds of things on cars, or bumper stickers like it. (but it still got me thinking...
August 2010
1 post
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"how metrosexual is your worship leader...?"
Cover of Stuff Christians Like
While leading Communion last week, we wanted to emphasize a little about community and what it takes in relation to church - with our group.
So I had been reading the book - “Stuff Christians Like” (yes, it’s satire) and I came across a little section on “how metrosexual is your worship leader?” (see below)
Here are a sample of...
July 2010
1 post
kids and selfishness...
I’ve recently discovered…
yeah right - I’ve known this all along… ;)
I’m selfish.
When our first child came along, it was tough because I couldn’t live life as I did before. But after awhile, we found a way to still take him places and still sit down and relax (even if it was after he went to bed). Enter child number two…I have to say, this...
May 2010
1 post
the 7 things series... a struggle through media...
7 Media Reductions
Adullam Southwest May 16, 2010 @10:00am
——————— For the month of June, we will be taking a look at 7 reductions of Media. I have to admit – I LOVE MEDIA…
Have everyone interact on what they think “media” constitutes. Not like news media, but like the instruments that entertain, help, make our lives easier/harder, etc…
Here is a...
November 2009
4 posts
Should Christians apologize to gays and other... →
“It’s the art of the Ache. The Ache is Universal.
The Ache reminds us...”
– Rob Bell, from “Drops Like Stars”
“None get to God but through trouble.”
– Catherine of Aragon
