Talking about the miserable-ness of our generation. It defines us perfectly. It reminds me to sit back and be amazed sometimes.

“New York to L.A…. That used to take THIRTY YEARS!”

“Give it a minute, it’s going to SPACE!”

Watch this.

This Wednesday, August 12th we have the opportunity to interview Mike Dawson.  Now for most of you, that might not be a household name.  I understand that, but in the coming months, after you hear the story that Mike’s going to tell, all that will change.  Mike is one of the writers responsible for the new riveting film, “The Enemy God”.  The film is a wonderful depiction of a TRUE STORY about redemption and how Christ is constantly intervening and saving the Yanomamo people!  Believe me when I tell you that some of the things Mike is going to talk about is going to ABSOLUTELY BLOW YOUR MIND!!

I had a chance to go to a screening of the film on Friday and it just blew me away!  Even the intro that Mike gave the film blew me away!

For more information, you can go to the film’s website here, or you can contact CaffeinatedFaith.com for more info.  The podcast should be available August 14th so be ready!

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To me, it’s opened my eyes a little bit.  I see now, everything is becoming micro or instant.  If the seemingly 3 minute laser show at Stone Mountain wasn’t a clue for me, there are hints everywhere.  The new monopoly game, designed to be played in 20 minutes and instant grits. (don’t get me started) Things are changing to fit the trend of micro, or instant. If you don’t believe me, have you been on Facebook lately?  Things are changing, and there is nothing we can do about it…. is there?

As a Christ Follower should this concern me?  Does this speak about not only what our generation is looking for, but is it a sign of what’s to come?  How do we tell people that being a Christ Follower is more than a 20 minute decision.  How do we tell people that witnessing, or sharing faith is going to take more than 140 characters? I don’t believe that His Love needs to be made (buzz word alert) ‘relevant’, but do we need to adapt to fit culture, or does the basis of what we believe show that change is part of believing, and we have to live that purposefully?  What, as the body of Christ, can we do to slow people down?  To make people not look for that instant gratification?

In a world of Twitter, 20 minute Monopoly, and instant grits, how do we show people that there is reward in anything else?  How do we show people The Way, if it will require a lifelong change?

I don’t know if any of this will make sense, I’m just thinking outloud here.

If I were to start blogging about that a little more, what would you like to hear me talk about?

Please give me some ideas.  Some good informative stuff you’d like to know.

Shoot!

Rules: Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it’s because I want to know more about you.

(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.)

1)  My real name is Donald Andrew McMahon, but didn’t know that until my second year of high school. Until then I thought my real name was Andrew James Dennis.

2)  I have ten tattoos.  I am getting more.

3)  In middle school I learned how to yo-yo and juggle.  I’m talking crazy tricks and all.  I still do from time to time.

4)  I work as a network administrator for a small company in Stone Mountain Georgia.  It’s an alright gig.

5)  I have never met my real dad, (or ‘bio-dad’)  But wouldn’t mind doing so one day.  Any private eyes out there?

6)  I am more concerned about my weight than I let on.

7)  I had a crazy life growing up.  Read my blog, that’s a little less than half of my stories.

8)  I am in love (and married) to the most wonderful woman.  My wildest dreams couldn’t have thought this life up.

9)  I cry.  A lot.  Most shows that come on T.V.  I cry.

10)  I have an extremely short temper, but I have (for the most part) overcome that, by the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

11)  Starting at sixteen, I lived mostly on couches, sometimes on floors for quite some time.

12)  I think my voice is way better than it really is.

13)  My two favorite movies (not comedies) are Pulp Fiction and Fight Club.

14)  No matter what my relationship with my mother was like, I still miss the crap out of her, and dream about her once a week at least.

15)  My whole life I wanted to be a fireman but can’t because of my driving record.

16)  I honestly never thought it would be this hard to write 25 things about myself.

17)  I am not a “Georgia Native” but have lived here since I was like… 2 or something.

18)  When I was 5, I tried to make my aunt (whom lived with us) a breakfast in bed, instead, I caught her wedding dress on fire.

19)  My friend Omar, his twin sister and I are the only kids from my neighborhood click who are still alive. (next to my little brother and sister)

20)  I have been in three car accidents  (I have also never wrecked my own car)

21)  I LOVE Tabasco sauce.  I will eat it on almost anything.

22)  Three years ago, I had serious doubt as to whether or not 1983 was my real birth year.  It was.

23)  I’m a recovering Alcoholic/Drug addict.

24) Did I mention I am married to the most beautiful wonderful woman on the face of the earth.

25)  I listen to Tupac way more than the average white boy probably should.  I always have. It’s an obsession.

There you go.  25 things.  I think I’ve done this before.  Somewhere.   So.. Enjoy.  If you want to do this, do it.  On your facebook, blog, or myspace.  Whatever.  Have fun, and post a link when you do this to where we can find it!   It’ll be fun.

Later!

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Right now, I’m just amped that I have a group of people who will hold me accountable.  Ask me serious questions about my relationship with Jesus Christ, and pray for me.  A group of people who can come to me and share their troubles and can ask me to pray for them, and a group of people who love God and love people as much as I try to.  The best part, a group of people who are broken, rough, people who don’t have all the answers, but live every day trying to better themselves.

It’s great.  I have a brotherhood.

It’s pretty insane.  So, anyway, today, I wanna say thank you guys.  It’s been a crazy bumpy road since we have all met, and you have all offered advice, prayers, and just… support.  It means a lot.  So… here’s to my ‘internet friends’.