http://www.revo813.com/blog/ This contains the Blog. en Copyright 2008 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:13:03 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Please check out my newest blog at www.bobbytriplett.blogspot.com or http://bobbytriplett.com
]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2008/02/revo_blog_has_moved.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2008/02/revo_blog_has_moved.php Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:13:03 -0500 I used to think that church was watered down apple juice and flower cookies, I used to think church was a lot of stand up sit down, stand up again and give us all your money.
I used to believe that a Sunday morning service would change the world, get people saved, make Jesus happy.
I used to believe that before I showed up to church I had to pray to clean my mind of the things I saw on the web, ask forgiveness from the lies I told, vow to give back the things I had stolen, and promise to be a missionary… or God would not hear me, and that I was not welcome.
I used to think that singing was the highest form of worship…second only to wearing a tie and dress shoes.
I used to think that church was to be only run by a few, who had large degrees, and big titles.
I used to think that if I really needed to find God… the best place to start looking is in the walls of the church building.
I don’t know anymore… I don’t think much of what I have been brought up to think about church has ever really been true.
It has been easier… neater… more defined. It has rules and processes and can be reproduced. It has done some good, and done much bad.
It was safe… reliable… even sacred.
It was convenient… friendly… it was purpose driven.
But was it what God intended the church to be? I have to believe that it tried… but somewhere… it lost the heartbeat of God. Some where we the people of the church… traded in our right to fight for each other, to care for each other, to bring hope and peace and love to this world… for a sermon, a few membership classes, and a tax deductible giving statement.
We have forgotten what it means to give of ourselves, to share ourselves… and we have settled for a one hour program on Sunday morning.
Have we traded what it means to be brother, the bride of Christ, the light of the world, the first born… for a bowl of lights and buildings, logos and marketing, safe neat services?
We say we love God… we call ourselves the church… but I have a feeling we have squandered our birthright.
I don’t know… I want you to ask God that question.
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I would love to have your ownership with me on the project... if you have any ideas, snide remarks, artist sugestions... let me know!
www.canvas813.com ]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/10/canvas_in_the_making.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/10/canvas_in_the_making.php Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:30:34 -0500
Last night we launched the next chapter in what it means to be the church... to be a revolution. The idea is to follow in the footsteps of Nehemiah and to rebuild a nation one stone at a time, and to declare among ourselves and the world around us... as to who we are, and why we are here.

So so we can hear ourselves talk... but so we never forget this dream that He has given us.
If you haven't already... please go check out www.iamarevolution.org and see what it means to be a revolution, and then sign the Manifesto and lets show the world that Christians still love them!]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/10/iamarevolutionorg.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/10/iamarevolutionorg.php Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:35:10 -0500
My RELEVANT Leader Network box O LUV has arrived!

Now i get excited every time this every time this comes, the wealth of insight and knowledge found in this group is amazing, and the dreams of mine that have been launched through the inspiration found in this groups are innumerable.

But this box... well has been long awaited.

You see, about a month ago i received an email from the guys @ RELEVANT Magazine asking me if they could do a spot on REVO and CANVAS. Of course i was blown away... and yes i accepted!

The write up was amazing... and the heartbeat of the dream is alive an well among the pages of RELEVANT Leader.

The Article ]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/10/relevant_leader_article.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/10/relevant_leader_article.php Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:12:36 -0500
Last week Jill and i took a real hard look at who we are as spenders, and how frivolous we can be over stupid lil things. The whole conversation was started, when reality set in that we are now going from a two paycheck family of two, to a one paycheck family of three.

Now before any one of you move to a, "poor Bobby, he will starve", we have plenty of money... but we have gotten a little lackadaisical on our spending habits. Nothing major, but starbucks and lunch dates are my weaknesses... and lets just say they add up at the end of the month.

So just wanted to let the world know that i am ready to practice what i preach, on all levels... and i you know... even though its a lil tough... there is this new purposed excitement in my home!

could be that ... or i am about to have a baby any day now!]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/09/making_the_most.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/09/making_the_most.php Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:40:46 -0500
I think when we as a church get our hands dirty, put our emotions into action, and break a sweat for something more than just ourselves... we begin to experience life worth living!

So to all you Revolutionaries out there... ENGAGE!]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/09/kickoff.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/09/kickoff.php Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:27:25 -0500
Tuesday morning, i was finishing up the story and God reminded me why He is God... and how amazingly he is orchestrating this dream and his word to share his heartbeat with this generation!
I will share the freaky relationship this week!]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/09/yup_god_freaking_rocks.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/09/yup_god_freaking_rocks.php Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:04:19 -0500 I am always a little curious as to how many people show up to REVO when we are not having it. I guess it's kind of like wondering who comes to your funeral.  (OK, maybe that was a little bit morbid for a tuesday morning.) Seriously, I wonder. One day soon, I will install a camera and purposly cancel REVO, so that I might satisfy this itching curiosity.

Yesterday was great, though I ate way too freaking much food, got to spend some quality fantasy football time, and of course got to watch FSU get decimated!
]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/09/labor_day.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/09/labor_day.php Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:19:12 -0500 I just recieved and email from Relevant magazine, saying that they are going to do a feature story on REVO and CANVAS in the next edition! Holy crap that is freaking awesome!!!

]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/relevant_magazine.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/relevant_magazine.php Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:45:49 -0500 The Title of the book is "Jim and Casper Go to Church"  . For those of you who work in the business of church this is a MUST read, pretty much because this book will reference many of you specifically. One of the most eye opening, gut checking, and course directing reads ever.]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/best_book_ever_or_at_least_thi.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/best_book_ever_or_at_least_thi.php Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:38:34 -0500 Well is seems to me that the choke-hold of doom that has pinned down my fragile sense of sanity, has finally lost its grip... yes, thats right... the ear is clear.

for those of you who were praying for me... thanks, seriously... if i had to hear that insatiable ringing sound for one more day...any ways... thanks.

With that in mind, i am actually looking forward to leading worship Monday night, especially since i can hear now!

]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/thats_what_i_am_talking_about.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/thats_what_i_am_talking_about.php Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:11:42 -0500
One of the biggest little gems that i have come across in my quest to be a leader... you know a real leader... has been RELEVANT Leader magazine ( http://relevantnetwork.com/ ). It is this sub publication for those of us attempting to lead the charge for the 20 somethings generation, that is put out by RELEVANT Magazine.

I was reading this article today about the state of the church, really the state of its leadership... and how this genration...our generation is longing for something more than the high powered CEO pastors.  "Greeting the future with both hands free" by Ron Martoia, was the article that pricked the bubble of my comfort zone this morning... and causes me to ask the hard questions about he function and the future of the church as a whole and how are we making the revolution, leading the charge for heartbeat of God?

i don't know... food for thought... that definitely gives you heartburn.]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/great_reading.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/great_reading.php Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:08:40 -0500
Check out killer blog at http://www.chriselrod.com/ 
Thanks again Chris, you rocked REVO's world!]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/chris_elrod.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/chris_elrod.php Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:07:27 -0500
But i woke up Saturday morning and i could not hear of out my left ear! Needless to say this freaks me out, being that music is kind of what i do for a living. So like any stubborn do- it- yourself kind of man, i tried all the home remedies to rind my mind of this killer ringing sound.

I shoved q-tips, poured whole bottles of peroxide, used hot water, took old Antibiotics, i even used ear candles (which are freaking cool and gross all at the same time). but alas, the ringing and the deafness are still here.

so i broke down and went to the doctor yesterday... they tried to clean out my ear with high pressured hot water... but now all i have is a deaf ringing ear, with water in it.

Leading worship last night was the most stressful thing i have done... being that i cant really hear, but some reason God sill used me.

If he is trying to speak to me about something, or He is asking me to listen about somethins... God... i am all ear!]]> http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/ear_infection.php http://www.revo813.com/blog/2007/08/ear_infection.php Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:00:09 -0500