Being a Christian in College

It's really no joke. There's so much crap around you that it's really difficult to profess your faith.

I've been dealing with a lot of issues around here. Obviously in this sort of liberal environment, there are a lot of acceptances and tolerance is the "thing". For example, this week was devoted to coming out of the closet and discussing homosexuality and finally "breaking free". I'm not exactly the dogmatic guy who goes around protesting everything I find offensive and putting down those who don't adhere to Scripture. I feel myself not feeling right about it...but what would be the right thing to do?

I am holding a level head and continuing to keep good judgment. I haven't been to any parties, fallen to the temptation of drugs and drinking, nor have I become a sex demon of sorts.

A lot of my faith shows in the way I speak about certain things. Tonight, for example, I spoke heavily against drinking and smoking. I think people got the idea that I'm definitely not into that nor am I exactly very tolerant of it.

They know I'm Presbyterian.

I hope I'm livin' it.

- Dan

P.S. WES, UPDATE!!!

Podcasts to Video Blogging

Yup, you've heard right. KTLH has moved on from podcasting to video blogging. From now on, all KTLH broadcasts will be on video and posted on here (hosted by YouTube.com).

I will be moving on to college now and maybe I'll do a few solo video blogs, but for the most part, I will be doing video blogs with Wes when I go back home on weekends.

Just watch out for that!

- Dan

KTLH UPDATE 08-29-07

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(You'll need iTunes to listen to it. Click "DOWNLOAD NOW" towards the bottom of the page and skip the ads and it should start automatically, enjoy!)

Excited?

Yes.

- Dan

p.s. Prayer requests updated.

Be Prepared

Get ready for the next KTLH recording. It is coming up and it is going to be good. I can't tell you the topic yet because it is a surprise! Dan and I are working on getting a video blog type thing instead of just sound. So get ready for KTLH comin' back at ya!

Update 08-18-07

It's a sad, but yet exciting weekend. Calvin people are going to be leaving really soon, so Sarah will be hosting a goodbye to Calvin people party on Sunday starting at 3 PM. I hope to see you all there!

BTW, Wes and I are on a KTLH hiatus because we're going on so many trips and my retreat is all next week and stuff. So yeah. I will be heading off to Vegas next weekend as well!

ANOTHER EXCITING UPDATE!!! CDs and voice recordings are a thing of the past. I will soon be purchasing a camcorder, so basically, all KTLH updates will be VIDEO and BROADCASTED ON YOUTUBE. They will be posted here periodically. So now Wes and I will definitely be taking advantage of iMovie instead of Garageband. Anticipate those. =)

Well, the prayer requests are updated. Don't forget to keep praying for each other.

- Dan

Wes needs to come back.

Then we can actually do something! I'm hoping the next episode will involve Shiloh telling all about her South Africa trip.

- Dan

Update 08-07-07

Here I am, listening to Pokemon. You guys may think the Pokemon soundtrack is incredibly stupid and lame, but there's a lot of great songs about friendship in here. The Pikachu song is incredibly sad and almost brought a tear to my eye. It's not even about Pikachu, it's about saying goodbye to friends, which is very relevant to our lives. Thank you Pikachu.

But anyways, I know we've been really bad with podcast updates, but there has been a lot going on. We're prepping to play the ASSASSIN game and well, let's just say that today was totally spent prepping for that game. Wes, Kristen, and I went to Toys r us and Home depot to buy Kris' gun and some springs. Then we modded it lightly and had a little practice by shooting each other for a few hours.

Check the prayer requests, they're updated.

Pray especially for Jillian! She's the first one to go off into the "college world" and hopefully she adjusts well and most importantly, keeps God prominent in her life.