Resurrection

May 23 2011

1…

I’ve allowed myself one year of mourning. That’s over now. Sort of like Jack counting to 5 to let the fear in. But only to 5. Everyone needs their time, but at some point you have to get back to work and do what you are meant to do, no excuses.

…2…

It’s not as difficult as I thought it would be to leave it behind. I’m thankful for what seems to be a fairly clean cut. But it’s still a cut.

…3…

A few months ago Noah asked to be baptized. I told him we’d talk about it. In some regards I want him to understand what he is doing when he’s baptized, but in the end it’s beyond even my comprehension. So expecting him to understand is a bit much when I can barely explain it. During our talks I didn’t interview him. I didn’t quiz him on Bible knowledge, and when the time came I didn’t ask for a answer to the question “do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God”, to which even the evil one would answer in the affirmative. He’s confessed his love for Jesus already in more ways than I ever have.

…4…

Instead we talked about being a disciple and committing life to following a man who was here from day one. Because he will undoubtedly run into numerous opinions as to exactly what baptism is for we talked about the reason to be baptized. The main reason I gave Noah is if you want to be like someone you do what they do, follow them, hang out with them a lot. We want to be like Jesus. He was baptized. So we are baptized, as well.

On Saturday, May 21, 2011, Kristi, Elijah and I walked into the water with Noah and baptized him together, surrounded by many friends and family. It was exactly one year after Dad died. The metaphors for resurrection and restoration are too numerous and a bit overwhelming.

It’s good to be on…5…this side again.

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Great Scott!

Sep 21 2010

Brian, Noah & Elijah in the Jeep on the way home. Mysterious Ways by U2 comes on.

Noah: What is that sound they’re doing?
Brian: It’s a guitar. The guy playing is called The Edge.
Noah: The Edge?
Brian: Yes. And the singer’s name is Bono. Just Bono.
Noah: I’ll just call him Nick.
Brian: Nick? Okay, what about The Edge?
Elijah: Cliff.

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Brian, Kristi, Noah & Elijah on the way to the fair.

Noah: Guess what I say when I’m surprised.
Brian: Great scott!?
Noah: Yep!
Elijah: Guess what I say.
Brian: Wowzers?
Elijah: No.
Brian: Holy cow?
Elijah: No.
Noah: Holy s%*@ ?
Brian: Um…no.

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300 Years Ago

Sep 18 2010

A long time ago there was a young man who was working away from home. He was loved by his family and, like a good son, communicated with home as much as possible.

Then one day he was kidnapped. Men he did not know took him to a new land against his will. The journey was long and his destination would have him sold for a profit and forced to work in fields for years.

In the Bible there is a story in the book of Genesis about a young man named Joseph. But this story isn’t about Joseph. It’s about a relative of mine, Charles Springer of Sweden.
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Random Happenings

Aug 23 2010

I recently finished the website for Borodash – a non-profit race in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It raises money for my friend and his work with Neema House in Tanzania and also the awesome folks at Greenhouse Ministries.

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My portfolio is now available here. A list of some additional services is available here.
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Portfolio Now Available

Aug 23 2010

My portfolio – under Brian Holaway Creative – is now available as a download. Don’t let me stop you from sending it around to friends or pointing them to brianholaway.com.

…I said DON’T let me stop you.

You can get my portfolio here. Enjoy.

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