Back in the Groove

   hey guys,
so after a week off to focus on feeding the hungry, we are set to go at the Underground again with a new series for December  titled in appropriate holiday fashion as "Bah Humbug."
   have you ever noticed that we never view ourselves as being greedy people? I mean if someone refuses to lend us a have when we really need it, we can't believe they are so stingy with their time and recourses. but when it comes to us...well... we're not being greedy... it's just that people need help at such inconvenient times!
     For me it's always when I'm going 100 mph in my life pursuing  my wants and my goals, when someone steps in and asks for a hand. They can't expect me to just stop what I'm doing for them? Right?
Starting wednesday we will meet a guy named Ebenezer Scrooge who isn't greedy. just busy. but who is about to get a visit that will change his view of what really being inconvenienced is. and just maybe He'll see the the greed hidden in the being just busy.

Thanksgiving week.

Hey guys,
this is a quick reminder that we will not have youth on wednesday night.
the main reason being there will be lots of people preparing lots of food for Thursday Thanksgiving day lunch.
If you aren't spending Thanksgiving with your family at home, come spend it here with us!
we will pick back up on Dec. 2nd at the Underground as I kick off a new series on Selfishness, Regret, and Generosity called

Bah Humbug.

See you There,

Chris

Boximus Prime

here is a clip of Sean Fleming ( aka Boximus Prime) at saturdays CTFL tournament!
couldn't blame Christian for running. I would too. as a commenter put it "genuinely frightening."
LOL!

Suit UP!

hey guys,

I forgot to mention one important aspect of being in the Cardboard Tube Fighting League, that needs to be stressed.

suiting up!

armor is an ESSENTIAL part of being an effective cardboard tube wielding ninja.

it can be elaborate:

or not..

and even Robots like these having been known to be exceptional tube wielders:

There will an amazing worth while award awaiting the most well-dressed card board tube fighters

 

See you all Saturday @ 2pm!!

New Series!

New Series Coming in December! from Crossroads Enterprise on Vimeo.



Bah Humbug! starts December 2nd (shh.. don't tell anyone though)

CTFL

Here's some footage of Cardboard Tubes Fighting League battles
This is going to be amazing
Come to the Annex (the underground) Saturday at 2pm for the match
















As it seems, most tournaments get invaded by giant robots. Who knew?

Chasing Checkpoints

     Last night, we talked about this principle that all really great runners, bikers, swimmers, know car racers know. it's one trick behind shaving off that last millisecond that could make the difference between success and failure. the principle is called Chasing Checkpoints.
     If you were there you'd recall we talked about when trying to run the race of life effectively it's important to remember not to just run randomly in the general direction of where you want to end up eventually. But to chase checkpoints! look towards your goal and chase it down, which is way different than what are usually told. we are usually left with the advise "don't do that, Don't go there, Don't hang with them", but we rarely are told instead "do this instead, how about going there, you should hang out with them."
   Paul again and again, across many letters urges us to not just run from evil, but run after goodness.
he says to his apprentice Timothy in one letter

 "Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."


Pursue it. 


don't just casually meander in the general direction of righteousness, faith, love, and peace.
get it in your sights and chase it down! 


This week I pray all of us would keep those things in front of us, and shoot straight towards them with accuracy.


peace.

Underground update. 11/11/09

hey guys,
I've been very uh... unblogatory... on here the past week.
well, I promise more posts this week. anyhoo, here are my faves from last night.

1. The Band sounded great! you guys have been putting tons of hard work into this for a long time, and it's much appreciated!

2. Me doing announcements was a fun change. I hope no one noticed all the "Ummm"'s that I had up there.

3. fun games as always, I love seeing people try to stumble around blindfolded!

4. Volunteers did an amazing job keeping everything together, thanks for the hard work.

5. the Principle of Chasing Checkpoints, was really helpful to every area of life (not just MarioKart, lol)

6. 49 people in the house. the most yet! cool!

one more week of the Amazing Race. don't forget about the knitting night and CTFL!!
much love, later guys

undergound update 11/04/09

hey guys,
Last night we had a great time as we kicked off a new series "Amazing Race"!
Here are some of my favorite things that happened last night.
 

1. new people! we had 45 people in the house.

2. I got to meet the new folks and see some of their first time impressions of the space and the way we do what we do.  love it!

3. New song. "Sounds of Melodies" by Leeland was great!!

4. fantastic roll-in video by Justin. looked great! sounded great! caught the vibe of the series really well!

5. had a great time talking about something that changed the way I see everything, with you guys.
     that our direction, not intention, determine our destination.

talk to you later,
peace out

Knitting, Cardboard Tubes, and Thankfulness

Update from The Underground- November 3, 2009 from Crossroads Enterprise on Vimeo.