http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com created to move. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:22:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Friends, Its been a while since I've been on here.  Hope everything is going well across the globe.  There's nothing specific I have to write about, but I'll throw out this question... When was the last time you felt like you actually matter? http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com/2007/10/05/long-time-no-hear/ Friends, Family, and Those I have networked with, I have just finished my latest video "Jesus Factory " for Current TV!  I think that you will enjoy this honest look from the inside of a Mega-Church. If your new to Current TV get involved: 1) Visit http://www.current.tv/watch/69559992 2) Watch "Jesus Factory " 3) If you ... http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com/2007/06/28/jesus-factory/ "I might not measure up to a paper cup, but I need to fill it up, so don't let me drown." - Brandon Faris "Bibles and Beer Cans" www.myspace.com/brandonfaris http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com/2007/05/03/bibles-beer-cans/ Well, I didn't know where else to write...so I may as well share my thoughts in the blogsphere. I share what little I can in the grief of the students and families at VT.  It causes me to think of the following. When tragedy like this happens in the U.S. why is ... http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com/2007/04/18/school-shooting/ Friends, I'm feeling renewed.  My time away from the institutional church has brought some clarity and much needed perspective.  I began reading N.T. Wright's Simply Christian this morning and I'm excited about what 2007 has to offer for my journey and theMovement.... Later from Cincinnati, Brandon http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com/2007/01/09/renewed/ Friends, Patience is my key learning.... I was moving with lots of steam for theMovement after I left the IMN in California, I felt that I needed to move, so in obedience I left my Job as Full Time Youth Minister at my church in the suburbs of cincinnati... After several months, ... http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com/2006/12/21/a-stranger-emerges/ Last week I attended the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta.  There were many great speakers and the worship experience was well produced.  As I attended sessions I felt out of the loop.  I feel like in order to fully hear how God wants to uniquely use me, I have to step ... http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com/2006/10/10/catalyst-conference/ Friends, last Sunday I was ordained as a minister of the Gospel according to the Southern Baptist Tradition.  It was very cool, our church gathered around us, our pastor annointed us, and everyone prayed.  God is opening doors, I currently landed a Job as a part-time video editor, giving me financial ... http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com/2006/09/06/ordination/ So I'm almost finished with "Freakanomics" a book about the hidden side of everything written by rogue economist Steven Levitt.  It asks questions like "What do school teachers and Sumo wrestlers have in common?"  The book also highlights the connection between Abortion and decreasing crime in the U.S. With these connections, ... http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com/2006/08/16/freakawhat/ Brandon's new video "PovertyAmerica" allows the invisible people to speak their mind. Thanks for watching and for your "Greenlight" aka vote! to view click the link above your visit: http://www.current.tv/watch/10315094?s1 Thanks, Let me know what you think... http://bfaris.voxtropolis.com/2006/07/30/povertyamerica/