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What do you really want?

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:02:32 -0500

When I was working TV. I was the first one in and the last one out. I
worked 20 hours a day and loved every minute of it, except for one thing...

My story you may know...

The short version... one day I stood up in the newsroom and left. Handed in
the resi

Uncle Joe

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:12:54 -0500

Over the course of my walk with God I have grown both more peaceful and a
bit more hostile to a few of my fellow brothers and sister who also claim
Jesus did a number on them. So much of the little Christian subcultural is
filled with personality driven garbage that serves only

Hollywood Pastor Podcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:31:49 -0500

We are having a few minor web related difficulties... new podcasts are
coming. I promise!

Larry Norman died

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:44:53 -0500

When I first came to know God I also met a guy named Larry. It was in the
form of a cassette. I played it until I had to buy another. Larry taught me
it was ok to love God and tell you. Larry showed me it was ok to die for
Him as well. He was 61.

Jesus said some stuff

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:17:59 -0500

This comes from the book of John:

Jesus says...
"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me
has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death
to life. I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come wh

You, and who you know

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:35:50 -0500

Do you present well?

Do you watch others and how they present themselves to the world? Or, could
you care less?

Me, I think about what the world sees, when it comes to me, my walk, my
behavior and general nuttiness that surrounds me. I try to anticipate<

Tell em who you are

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:42:31 -0500

For a while in my little God walk I was off set by the fame Christ brought
to the table. I mean, he's famous and I had complete access to Him,
anytime, 24/7. It was odd. I could talk anytime to the most iconic
historical figure in the world not to mention the whole the S

The climb ain't that bad

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:23:53 -0500

I was reminded the other day by a pastor, yes... I occasionally talk to
pastors or should I listen to them. This pastor in particular I have known
for years and consider him my pastor, his name is Frank. Ain't that
funny... Frank the pastor.

Anyway, heres what Fr

Are you killing you or are you killing them?

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:01:21 -0500

So... awhile ago I was a raging drunk, the "falling down, lying, asking
forgiveness next day drunk." Truthfully I had some good times, which by the
way kept me drunk a little longer than I should have. Yet, it just about
killed me and ruined relationships for years. I finally so

Say something

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:02:14 -0500

You have faith, right? faith in what? My little circle of influence is
filled with dudes with smooth grins who love to tout their faith on any
given Sunday for $1,500 bucks or so, I on occasion am one of em. Although I
try hard not to be. We have a sweet opportunity with the fai

Honestly? I was sick

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:59:19 -0500

So, Sundance was a riot. I made some friends, learned a lot and can't wait
for next year.

Ever since I went to my first porn show as a "Christian guy looking to show
people the love of God" I have realized the value of showing up. This year
the Sundance Film Festi

Next year, join us

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:51:38 -0500

Great day on Friday at Sundance. I was joined by some great friends from
Elevation church in Salt Lake. Brandon, Steve (HP's web guy) and his lovely
wife. Brandon is a Sundance veteran, he showed us the the cool places and
how the whole thing works. Sundance is a full blown Mach

Everyone else day 8

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:02:58 -0500

Having a great time in Park City. Trying to find internet has been a job,
but it's all good. Meeting a lot of cool people, keep checking the flickr
for new pics.

He was thinking about it

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:30:55 -0500

I have been reading a ton of crap about Heaths Ledger's death. Most of it
where he died, when and the fact he was naked. I have made an all out
attempt to fall away from the garbage that rushes to the top of the media.
I am one of those people all to eager for famous people fodd

The belief in not knowing

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:28:07 -0500

Listening to God comes with a harsh reality. The reality that perhaps
beyond your own ideas He has something else for ya. I was driving back from
Cleveland last night after a long day of talking and walking out plans that
might already have been laid. That calm, quite voice that

A little about me

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:33:11 -0500

I worked in television news for 20 years... a long time. I was no stranger
to the back biting paper-thin relationships that came with the newsroom.
Truthfully, it's a lot like working at a church. I was good at TV and loved
it, all of it. From conception to production I couldn't

No one really knows what they're doing...

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:44:31 -0500

From here I can hear my new kids. Adopted, they were battered and treated
like recycled cans. The kids spawned new faith in me. I didn't get it at
first... but when they first came to the house I would see glimpses of
horror in their little eyes. They were nervous... about 6 mo

Here we come

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:30:56 -0500

A few of us will be at Sundance next week hangin in Park City. If ya want
to help out, write me...

jr@hollywoodpastor.com

"how ya doing?"

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:56:30 -0500

A lot of times I am strapped to my own desires, thinking about myself, all
the time non-stop, all day. On rare occasions I do lift my head to the
needs of others and pony up. But for the most part I am blind. I pray hard
about this asking God to help me become more responsive to

We all got a shot

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:13:57 -0500

Ya ever heard or said that ill-fated line "I'm trying not to get my hopes
up?" It occurred to me last night that hope shouldn't have boundaries
beyond it's ability to give you a shot at something... something that can
change your life or someone else's. And, if on the other side

Goal for sunday

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:39:00 -0500

This weekend give yourself time to hit church, don't care if your gonna hit
the Catholic church or a ramped up charismatic joint, just go... get your
worship on. Give your mind a rest and your heart a chance to catch up...

Hang with us

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:32:00 -0500

This just in... Hollywood Pastors will be at Sundance this year. More to
come...

You are

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:21:27 -0500

If you must know who you are... here is my personal guide to who the hell I
am. I am constantly running against these things as I live this absurd
faith out everyday.

you are:

Your time
Your thoughts
Your friends
Your words
Your

PART 2 OF WHO....

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:18:00 -0500

This is from Matthew 6...
When you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right
hand is doing, 4so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who
sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Heres the challenge do something today, a

Part 1

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:19:00 -0500

Far be it from me to be judge jury and TMZ photographer but we all struggle
with issues surrounding grace. We have this crazy ability to tell ourselves
we suck while looking at the world with righteous indignation spewing our
own brand of perfection.

Grace says...

Whats your deal?

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:52:00 -0500

What will you leave or better yet what are you leaving? Is it enough to
have fame without cause or will your ten seconds help a brother out? I'm
just saying... You'd think if were all chasing fame we'd have a penchant to
leave something cool in it's wake. So... who the hell are

The blog lives

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:28:00 -0500

After a few months wondering if this freaking idea was gonna fly and if
people would respond to what we were thinking, here we are... a blog, some
cool pics a podcast that has generated some trouble over the last few weeks
and you, our Hollywood Pastor brothers and sisters... On