# Friday, August 29, 2008
Hannah had here cube in her purse at school yesterday

During seminar (study hall), a boy who Hannah knows is a Mormon saw the cube and asked her about it

The teacher saw the cube too and asked Hannah to tell them about it

She got to do the presentation in front of the whole class


posted on Friday, August 29, 2008 2:19:47 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)  #    Comments [0]
# Tuesday, August 26, 2008
It seems that more people are using their new Evangecube to share the Gopsel:

"...Carrie had it and was telling her about it.  That they were passed out at church.  The lady thought it was interesting and was curious.  So Kyler sat on Carrie’s lap and walked through all of the steps.  The lady was impressed that Kyler knew as much as he did.  Pretty cool for my wife, and she was able to Use the knowledge that Kyler had gained to tag team her first discussion."


posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:57:15 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)  #    Comments [0]
WOW! Check out this testimony of a person from Journey using their new EvangeCube:

"hey Matt, so check it out, i took that cube to school today and shared it with like a million people!!! (ok, maybe at least 10 or so).  it felt so cool to be able to talk to all of these people and have them actually listen to me tell the story on the cube.  It was so easy to get their attention, i just pulled out the cube as i was sitting there in class and the questions started.  Everyone asked what it was so then i got to explain it.  Everyone thought it was so cool and seemed really interested in it.  I can't wait to take it again tomorrow to my other classes and lunch period and share it even more.  Its so cool tho, sharing this cube with other people is getting me excited about it even more, it feels so cool!!!  well, i just wanted to share this with u, and if i dont forget i will tell u what happens tomorrow at school." 

NOTE: Please understand, our purpose in giving you the cube was not to sell you on the cube itself or promote it. There are lots of ways to share the Gospel. But, we do think it is an awesome tool. This testimony from one of Journey's own shows how easy it is to share with the cube and how it can open opportunities.
Matt M.

posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:42:42 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)  #    Comments [0]
# Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Just 3 days now from leaving for Panama. This trip is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY outside my comfort zone, as least as far as the physical/camping/outdoorsy aspect is concerned. But, I am living proof that God can take a person with little earthly talent, a man of questionably average looks and much below average height, and put that person in unbelievably extraordinary circumstances to serve Him. God searches our hearts constantly to see if He can use us in these types of circumstances. I am flooded with joy that He has called me to this mission in Panama.

posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:46:30 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)  #    Comments [2]
So, what is "happiness"? Why do we chase it? Why are we willing to change just about anything in our life to get it? Why is it so elusive? Is life about being happy and continually trying to be happy? I don't think so.

Take a person we know about for an example. Think about the apostle Paul. Paul was constantly in conflict or escaping from or imprisoned by those who would try to shut down his ministry down. His life was not easy or comfortable by any stretch of the imagination. He was constantly in new and many times very uncomfortable situations. But, was he "happy?"

Look at Romans 12:12. Most people in Paul's shoes would be looking for a new line of work, one that paid better and offered a few more benefits and a lot less grief. But Paul tells us to "...Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction..." Even when Paul's circumstances of life were extremely difficult he was telling us to be joyful and patient. Why? Because these "afflictions" are temporary. Very difficult to deal with, and yes, I know, they have to be dealt with. But they are temporary nonetheless. I believe Paul's secret is that he focused nearly all his thought and energy on Jesus Christ, all the time. Yes, he still had to deal with everything he was going through, but I bet if you were to ask Paul what it was like having been in prison he would tell you about how God worked through the experience, not how much the shackles hurt or how little he had to eat. The circumstances were secondary.

I struggle with this just as much as anyone. But I think the goal as Christians is to live outside of our circumstances.How? Pray constantly and study the word (I mean study, not just casually read). With Christ as the most important thing in our life at ANY given moment, the circumstances will be difficult, but seem much less important. The need to be comfortable or happy will also seem less important, and certainly not worth constantly chasing it.

MTM


posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:27:09 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)  #    Comments [1]