the (maybe)daily bailey

On Isaiah 30:18-22

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:29:49 -0400

With every failure, every battle with the enemy, we have the tendency to believe, “This is it. Now, I’ve done it. I’ve finally found the limit of Christ’s ability to forgive.” Yet, no, instead we find the ever present arms of Christ ever ready and able to bless us with mercy and grace.

on Isaiah 30:18-22

"Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and..."

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:49:23 -0400

“Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.”

- The closing of Habakkuk’s prayer, Hab. 3:17-18

"Oh, Mother, I cannot tell you, I cannot describe how I long to be a missionary; to carry the Glad..."

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:22:41 -0400

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Oh, Mother, I cannot tell you, I cannot describe how I long to be a missionary; to carry the Glad Tidings to the poor, perishing sinners; to spend and be spent for Him who died for me! Think, Mother, of twelve millions–a number so great that it is impossible to realize it–yes, twelve million souls in China, every year, passing without God and without hope into eternity…Oh, let us look with compassion on this multitude! God has been merciful to us; let us be like Him.

It is easy to talk of leaving all for Christ, but when it comes to the proof–it is only as we stand “complete in Him” we can go through with it. God be with you and bless you and give you so to realize the preciousness of Jesus that you may with for nothing but to know Him…even in the fellowship of His sufferings.

”

- Hudson Taylor (via walkr)

If God graces me with a daughter, you best believe this will be...

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:17:59 -0400

If God graces me with a daughter, you best believe this will be her.

(maybe)daily thought: loneliness

Sun, 30 May 2010 12:34:06 -0400

Loneliness is the pain of separation felt not because we merely lack human connection or social interaction, but rather because a much greater spiritual reality exists; that our sin has separated us from God. Our loneliness then isn’t simply an indication that we need to “get out more”, but it is God’s megaphoned message to our soul that our actual need is, and has always been, Jesus and it is calling us to the One who fills all in all.

current bucket list

Mon, 24 May 2010 11:23:47 -0400

1. Get a Masters.

2. Become a certified personal trainer.

3. Learn Jujitsu.

4. Learn to surf.

5. Visit Europe

6. Visit Northern Cali

What's your favorite musical?
What part would you love to play?
Can I watch you in that Grease video?
Will you try out for Hairspray with me next May?
ha. -mb : )

Sun, 23 May 2010 10:34:47 -0400

Phantom of the Opera, Rent, or Moulin Rouge (and yes I know the last one was only a movie, but I’m counting it)

The Phantom

No :)

And, maybe. My voice is incredibly out of practice.

(maybe)daily thought

Sat, 22 May 2010 15:36:02 -0400

The root of cold, dead Christian religion is a mind that knows a lot about God partnered with a heart that doesn’t know Him at all.

- May 22, 2010, see John 17:3

ask me

Sat, 22 May 2010 15:06:02 -0400

I just learned about the “Ask Me” ability that tumblr has available. I figured it might be fun to include on the ol’ blog. Click and ask away.

5 lessons from 5 months

Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:00 -0400

I’ve been a pastor for just about 5 months now. These are a few things I’ve think I’ve been learning along the way:

Being a pastor is much more than simply keeping systems and programs of ministry running.
Being a pastor is a lot like being a soldier at war.
Like Paul, I believe 1 Timothy 1:15-17 is true of me too and that really makes things difficult sometimes(most of the time).
Neglecting to pursue God first and live my life with a constant view towards the Gospel equates to misery and makes the ability to pastor an impossibility.
God’s grace is greater than I could have ever imagined.

3 words

Fri, 07 May 2010 18:02:00 -0400

Let’s face it, life has this way of beating the snot out of you. Everyone needs encouragement. Uplifting words from close friends can alter the course of a day. The Bible is going to teach us that encouragement should be the standard for our communication to one another as believers (Eph. 4:29).

I was thinking today about the most encouraging people I know. What about them makes them so encouraging? What characteristics do they share? I’ve found one thing that they all do that I think shapes their ability to lift others up. Three words: “How are you?” They all ask it, and they all listen to what is said after it.

Sounds simple enough.

Ascend the Hill - “Return to Us” I promise...

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:00:00 -0400

Ascend the Hill - “Return to Us”

I promise I’ll get back to written and video posts sometime, but for now I’ll provide tastes of the media and music that have ministering to my soul.

the Resurgence posted this earlier today. I thought it good to...

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:06:02 -0400

the Resurgence posted this earlier today. I thought it good to share.

“Rejoice, my heart! Rejoice, my soul! My Savior, God, has...

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:03:43 -0400

“Rejoice, my heart! Rejoice, my soul! My Savior, God, has come to Thee! Rejoice, my heart. You’ve been made whole by Love that will not let me go!”

“If, at mid-day, we either look down to the ground, or on...

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:05:07 -0400

“If, at mid-day, we either look down to the ground, or on the surrounding objects which lie open to our view, we think ourselves endued with a very strong and piercing eyesight; but when we look up to the sun, and gaze at it unveiled, the sight which did excellently well for the earth is instantly so dazzled and confounded by the refulgence, as to oblige us to confess that our acuteness in discerning terrestrial objects is mere dimness when applied to the sun. Thus, too, it happens in estimating our spiritual qualities. So long as we do not look beyond the earth, we are quite pleased with our own righteousness, wisdom, and virtue; we address ourselves in the most flattering terms, and seem only less than demigods. But should we once begin to raise our thoughts to God, and reflect what kind of being he is, and how absolute the perfection of that righteousness, and wisdom, and virtue, to which, as a standard, we are bound to be conformed, what formerly delighted us by its false show of righteousness will become polluted with the greatest iniquity; what strangely imposed upon us under the name of wisdom will disgust by its extreme folly; and what presented the appearance of virtuous energy will be condemned as the most miserable impotence.”

- John Calvin, Institutes of Christian Religion

photo by code poet

this little nugget was too good to not share

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:56:56 -0400

this little nugget was too good to not share:

Brothers and sisters, I hope you find it encouraging.

"For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit..."

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:08:06 -0500

“For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba Father!””

- Romans 8:15, Our(my) Identity

5 lessons learned from 5 minute speeches

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:28:03 -0500

Every Wednesday at 2:30, I give a 5 minute speech covering a variety of subjects and styles to whomever is in the office. The exercise was given to me in order to help me grow as a communicator. Thus far, I’ve given a persuasive speech and done a stand-up comedy routine (yep, you read that right). Here’s what I’ve learned so far:

I use 5 sentences to say what can be said in 2.
Its important to lead in strong. First impressions are everything, and often mine is sheepish.
I talk really quick and need to slow down.
I care way too much about what other people think of me which causes stress and anxiety during preparation <— that would be sin, by the way. (I’ve noticed I’m more apt in these situations to remain focused on my ability instead of repenting)
I can fake confidence in front of people - I’m yet to decide if that’s good or not.

Even though these exercises have caused me some duress, I actually think I like them. We’ll see if that stays the case…

#outtamymindtuesday

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0500

#outtamymindtuesday

Persecution in India: Francis’ Response from Cornerstone...

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:18:26 -0500

Persecution in India: Francis’ Response from Cornerstone Church on Vimeo.

the (maybe)daily bailey

On Isaiah 30:18-22

"Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and..."

"Oh, Mother, I cannot tell you, I cannot describe how I long to be a missionary; to carry the Glad..."

If God graces me with a daughter, you best believe this will be...

(maybe)daily thought: loneliness

current bucket list

What's your favorite musical? What part would you love to play? Can I watch you in that Grease video? Will you try out for Hairspray with me next May? ha. -mb : )

(maybe)daily thought

ask me

5 lessons from 5 months

3 words

Ascend the Hill - “Return to Us” I promise...

the Resurgence posted this earlier today. I thought it good to...

“Rejoice, my heart! Rejoice, my soul! My Savior, God, has...

“If, at mid-day, we either look down to the ground, or on...

this little nugget was too good to not share

"For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit..."

5 lessons learned from 5 minute speeches

#outtamymindtuesday

Persecution in India: Francis’ Response from Cornerstone...

What's your favorite musical?
What part would you love to play?
Can I watch you in that Grease video?
Will you try out for Hairspray with me next May?
ha. -mb : )