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I am a...

2006-05-29T14:18:00.000-05:00

What kind of learner are you?

Visual Learner

You are a visual learner and will respond best to illustrations, pictures and all forms of visual stimulus.

Business

2006-05-23T18:44:00.000-05:00

So, I am apart of a business mentorship team. I am learning alot. I am learning how to spend my money and make it at the same time. I am more than really to pass this information on to anyone in my area that would like further assisstance. Plus, I enjoy making money and teaching people how to do it themselves.
Starting my business, I have to really buckle down and read the Bible. It is so easy not too. I would love to read a business book than read the Bible but that is completely wrong. I know that business does not save me. Jesus Christ, my Lord and personal Savior has purchased all my sin and shame. I deserve death but He gave me life. I need to proclaim the excellencies of Jesus Christ. It is so easy to get in a mind set to make money. Jesus first, then everything else will fall into place.
Some people will always be employees, I wish I could help them but it is not in them.
So, I have been doing Quixtar. I don't work for them. I am an independent business owner or IBO. I am thinking about calling my business Sheffield International. President Sheffield, Lonzo Sheffield.

My Life...

2006-05-07T14:15:00.000-05:00

I have been through alot lately. I can't begin to start. Everything isn't on one person's fault. I don't truly understand why things are happening to me. God sees the big picture and I wish I could see what He sees.

Back from Katrina and More

2006-04-12T10:30:00.000-05:00

I had an awesome spring break. God is awesome. I wish I could have possibly had a home owner for all 3 jobs we had but work was done. I like to see results. The people down in Slidell were so nice. Unbelievable and they want to talk and share tragedies. The first day, God definitely confirmed us to be there.

The first job was cleaning a parking lot and my team worked with a team from Missiouri State. They were cool, real cool. I like talking to other Crusades but it was great to work with Operation Blessing instead of Crusade. Not that I don't like Crusade but they are not as organized as Operation Blessing.

At Operation Blessing it was a much smaller atmosphere and I really enjoyed that probably more than a larger group.

The second job my team and I had was at a house which this job was a partial job. So, I expected to finish the job in one day. Well, we had to take all the furniture out first. We encounter a snake too. It was funny. I ran. Kevin was screaming and pointing and Christine just stepped on it and put it outside completely calm. Day one was not too bad. We had a lack of resources the first day. We only had one wheel barrel. Our distance was about 216 feet from the front door to the curb. But we didn't take anything out of the front door until the 2nd day in the afternoon. The back door was about another 5o feet. Day one was optomistic, well all of them were but we had plans for day two to finish.

Day Two, we were ready to rock. The motivation and enthusiasm to finish today was very high. It was high until we ran into an issue, well a couple. By this point we had only gutted out one room, which gutting does not take long. For us it was the clean up that took forever. We had a long walk and one wheel barrel and a rolling trash can. We ended finding a second rolling trash can to help speed the process up. But the walk was draining. I can tell by the faces that this walk is killing them and they want to finish just like me but we might be here another day. On top of that I to deal with a property line issue. The neighbor and our resident are and I quote "not in good relation." He was cursing and saying how a trailer is on his side and the pipe for the water is on his side. He has been trying to contact them to tell them to move their stuff off his property then us college students which he says, "I am not mad at you, I am mad at them for just leaving and I am trying to get a hold of them and they have their stuff on my side." Then we didn't know the property line and his property I assumed started at the end of trailer then it would be easier for my team and I to move the trash over. But from the end of the trailer and 6 feet to the right is about how far he really wanted us to move it. Which alot of the trash is broken up drywall. That was ridiculuos. He was rich. He had two bulldozers just sitting their but God is awesome. One of the construction guys said to Danny who was clean it that he doesn't have to do it. He will bring the bulldozer later and get it for us.

Just an aside, I enjoyed eating with them it was fun so many crazy stories.

I will finish day two hopefully friday.

Going to Katrina

2006-03-17T13:45:00.000-05:00

So, I am leaving today to down and help out with Hurricane Katrina. I can't believe it. I am shocked that I am going. I am just in awe. I don't know. I am not stressed. I could be if I want to. Nothing is going the way I want it to go. Not that I am a control freak or anything but things somehow got out of place and confusing. I am not worried about drivers because God will provide.

When we say God will provide, do we mean he will provide lets not contact people because we have a need for drivers? Or do we prayer wait... prayer some more and people start to step up. But if no one steps up then as the leader you need to take the bull by the horns.

I am a leader. I like leading. It isn't this prideful thing but I like making sure things run smoothly. Communication is always a problem. I can't understand that. With so many mediums I don't understand why this is such a big problem. I don't like that at all.

Craziness. I understand why now their are full-time pastors because ministry paper work is crazy. I made so many phone calls its not even funny. I've been talking with Regional Directors, National Managers and yeah.

I enjoyed this though. I am ready to go.

Oh, so I had to tell my boss that I can't work until 5pm and she was totally cool with it. So I get off at 3pm and I am ready to go.

So, I decided to fix people up with drivers and this is a interesting task to say the least. But it will work out.

Who Knows?

2006-02-07T18:13:00.000-05:00

So, I lost my cell phone :(. I am actually kind of happy. I feel more free. I can go places and people will have no clue where I am at. That is sad. I am needed yet I feel I need to escape. I am not sure what I am escaping from. I had breakfast with my buddy and my disciple-er. We are in interesting situation, yet similar situations. We both are talking to girls. Well, they aren't girls. They are woman of God and I think mine is beautiful. I don't really know how to really express myself though. I will just keep talking about God and maybe it will work out. I have no idea what I am doing but I do know what not to do. Their are so many fine lines. Can I do this...? Try and see what happens. If I get a good response then I know for next and if I get a bad response I know for next time.

I am the kind of guy who learns by experience. Recently, I had a business venture. I really would like to make extra money. I would like to pay for my school and buy stuff for the guys in my bible study. If I had a girlfriend then it would be the guys in my bible study and girlfriend. I love to spoil my woman with words of affirmation and material things. When I have money I like to spend it on others. Especailly other people who would truly appreciate it.

I use to have a fear of failure. I always did so well in life that I was confident but at the same time I don't want to fall. I use to compartmentalize my life, but not anymore. It is so freely to say that I am not perfect and I probably won't be but I am pursueing perfection. I am pursueing holiness. I want to be like Jesus Christ in all areas. The hardest part about being Lonzo is that I have so many guys and girls who look up to me and respect but I really don't have alot of friends, who are just friends. That is fine but that isn't the hardest part about being me. The hardest part is "EATING MY WORDS". What does that mean? Well, I talk alot of people and people actually think I am pretty wise. I thank God for that because the wisdom comes from Him not me. Yet, I am the one passing the wisdom on to them so they think it is me when it is really God who deserves all the credit. Yet I still get credit for some reason. Ok, I can breathe now :). God is awesome. I don't regret become a Christian at all. It is by far the best decision, the most rewarding decision and the hardest all at the same time.

One of my favorite phrases. Such is life. When everything and everyone fails you... such is life. When everything and everyone is singing your praises... such is life. When you know that God has called you to something greater... such is life but with this one action is required. In life, action is required. I don't float through life. I sail it and God calls me to step out of the boat in the midst of a storm. I pray I have the faith at that moment to step out of the boat and walk on water.

Test

2006-02-02T15:51:00.000-05:00

I should be studying more for my test that is coming in the next 15 minutes. But I wanted to say really quick that I had an awesome day. I had the chance to eat with my roommate of the first two years in college. He is an awesome guy and I am glad we had the chance to hang out today and eat some food. I like food and hanging out with people. Well, I have to jet. I need to go get a B on a test hopefully.

What God has been doing.

2006-01-05T14:39:00.000-05:00

Wow, it has been awhile. So, I went to Christmas Conference with Campus Crusade for Christ. Christmas Conference was awesome. No doubt about it. The main speaker was awesome. He has definitely opened my eyesy to Genesis. Genesis is amazing. Genesis is the first book of the Bible and alot of times I think that Genesis didn't have the "firsts" of anything. Genesis 3 is the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is awesome. The Gospel is in Genesis. I have only read 6 chapters of Genesis and I find that I am loving this book more and more. My favorite book of the Bible is Ephesians though. Ephesians is so power pack and so is Genesis.

Well, God has taught me alot once again. I went home and I am learning how to be husband. I get wonderful advice and chastisement at the same time. I learned to be more patient. Even though, I consider myself a very patient person. I was tested when I couldn't leave my family they were always their. If I got upset I just have to deal with it. I can't explode on someone. Be angry and do not sin. Here is the deal. When I get married, my wife will ...... always be their. My family ask questions because they love me. I live by myself in Ohio. I don't, once again, I don't get questioned. How dare someone question Lonzo. Anyways, I learned to endure longer with my patience and just answer the questions. My need to work on being humble. It is a constant battle for me. I am a prideful jerk or at least I can be. Humbleness, humble me God, humble.
When we try to find our compliment it is going to be hard. That is why we don't find the one God has us. Let God fill the God-shaped hole. Alot of times we get in trouble and try to do things ourselves. I have learned that, that doesn't work. God has been doing alot. Besides, teaching me how to be a husband, a provider, a protector, and a spiritual leader. I am working on my speaking ability. Not only the speaking part but also the presentation part. My time in the Word has been phenominal. God has just provided and always will. My memory verse for this week is Psalms 103:1-4. Great verse.
God has been teaching me to be humble and how to lead. The good leader is also a good follower. I need to be following God with my whole heart then and only then will I be a great leader.
I am reading a new book. It is called Pure Desires. That is an excellent book. I can't stop reading it daily. I need to read it today, along with the Bible and the one year Bible I have.
I new favorite cd is Charlie Hall. Awesome artist.
Ok, that is it for now. God has done so much. I have an awesome story for when I did habitat for humanity.

gppd

2005-12-03T23:16:00.000-05:00

I haven't blogged in awhile. Things are definitely going well. I am on break and I am enjoying the time with my family.

Our God is an awesome God.

2005-11-18T23:05:00.000-05:00

I heard a story some time ago that fascinated me. An Englishman bought hmiself a metal detector and took up treasure hunting as a hobby. Nothing extraordinary happened-some old coins and a few pieces of rusty metal-until one day when he went tinto a farmer's field nearby.

When his metal detector beeped again, he had no idea he was about to make the find of his life. To his surprise, he dug up a beautiful ancient gold vessel. His discovery made headlines around the world, and his rare find was worth millions.

Another man made an even more spectacular discovery than this Englishman...only his treasure turned out to be priceless.

The man was an Indian named Mohan. His parents trained him from early childhood to be a devout worshiper of their many deities. Though he faithfully paid homage to his gods and performed all the prescribed rituals, his heart remained empty and without peace.

That was until Mohan found his invaluable treasure.

Unlike the Englishman, he didn't set out to search for it. He stumbled upon it... literally. His find was a book, which he curiously picked up from the ground. Though the word Bible was printed on the front cover, he thought it was an ordinary book someone had lost.

However, when Mohan began to read a few paragraphs, he sensed he had found something important. He took the Bible home and read it casually at first, but soon his heart was consumed by the desire to know more.

" Although I did not understand many things," he recalls, "it stirred up an interest within me. I became curious to unearth its hidden meaning."

God could see the hunger in this young man's heart and sent a pastor to his door. When Mohan realized that his visitor spoke of the God in his Book, he excitedly brought his Bible and asked the pastor to explain its message. Before long, Mohan knelt with tears before Jesus and received Him as Lord and Savior.

A mixture of things

2005-11-18T22:20:00.000-05:00

So, I am done with finals which is awesome. I am excited to go home and I am excited to take a long break from school. I am also excited about going to Christmas Conference.

I can't think of stuff right now. I have alot of updates, so I will do it later.

God has definitely been awesome.

Famous

2005-11-18T22:16:00.000-05:00

So, I guess I am famous now. I can't go anywhere without people saying I know you. Of course, my reply is you don't know me. You just seen my picture on the WSU brochure. The big one with all the info about WSU. I have a huge square on the front page. You can't miss it. It was kind of weird at first but now it doesn't bother me.

Is God Real Article

2005-11-12T15:07:00.000-05:00

I get pretty cool e-articles from GotQuestions.Org. I am just going to copy and paste the article it is really awesome. There are symbols that replace the average quotation. This one is called Is God Real? How can I know for sure that God is real?

Answer: We know that God is real because He has revealed Himself to us in three ways: in creation, in His Word, and in His Son, Jesus Christ.
The most basic proof of God's existence is simply what He has made. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that [unbelievers] are without excuse (Romans 1:20). The heavens declare the glory of God / And the firmament sheweth His handiwork (Psalm 19:1).
If I found a wristwatch in the middle of a field, I would not assume that it just appeared out of nowhere or that it had always existed. Based on the watch's design, I would assume it had a designer. But I see far greater design and precision in the world around us. Our measurement of time is not based on wristwatches, but on God's handiworkthe regular rotation of the earth (and the radioactive properties of the cesium-133 atom). The universe displays great design, and this argues for a Great Designer.
If I found an encoded message, I would seek out a cryptographer to help break the code. My assumption would be that there is an intelligent sender of the message, someone who created the code. How complex is the DNA code that we carry in every cell of our bodies? Does not the complexity and purpose of DNA argue for an Intelligent Writer of the code?
Not only has God made an intricate and finely tuned physical world, He has also instilled a sense of eternity in the heart of every person (Ecclesiastes 3:11). Mankind has an innate perception that there is more to life than meets the eye, that there is an existence higher than this earthly routine. Our sense of eternity manifests itself in at least two ways: law-making and worship.
Every civilization throughout history has valued certain moral laws, which are surprisingly similar from culture to culture. For example, the ideal of love is universally esteemed, while the act of lying is universally condemned. This common moralitythis global understanding of right and wrongpoints to a Supreme Moral Being who gave us such scruples.
In the same way, people all over the world, regardless of culture, have always cultivated a system of worship. The object of worship may vary, but the sense of a higher power is an undeniable part of being human. Our propensity to worship accords with the fact that God created us in His own image (Genesis 1:27).
God has also revealed Himself to us through His Word, the Bible. Throughout scripture, the existence of God is treated as a self-evident fact (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 3:14). When Benjamin Franklin wrote his Autobiography, he did not waste time trying to prove his own existence. Likewise, God does not spend much time proving His existence in His book. The life-changing nature of the Bible, its integrity, and the miracles which accompanied its writing should be enough to warrant a closer look.
The third way in which God revealed Himself is through His Son, Jesus Christ (John 14:6-11). In the beginning was the Word: the Word was with God, and the Word was God. . . . And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us (John 1:1, 14). In Jesus Christ dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:9).
In Jesus' amazing life, He kept the entire Old Testament law perfectly and fulfilled the prophecies concerning the Messiah (Matthew 5:17). He performed countless acts of compassion and public miracles to authenticate His message and bear witness to His deity (John 21:24-25). Then, three days after His crucifixion, He rose from the dead, a fact affirmed by hundreds of eyewitnesses (1 Corinthians 15:6). The historical record abounds with proof of who Jesus is. As the Apostle Paul said, This thing was not done in a corner (Acts 26:26).
We realize that there will always be skeptics who have their own ideas concerning God and will read the evidence accordingly. And there will be some whom no amount of proof will convince (Psalm 14:1). It all comes down to faith (Hebrews 11:6).

Hope you enjoy it.

I saw you on the battlefield......

2005-11-07T13:17:00.000-05:00

I saw you on the battlefield and noticed you didn't have a commander. That last sentence came from a game I play online. The game is web-based game and you have commanders and you get soliders every 24 hours unless you use a clicker. But here is the deal we are on the battlefield and it isn't a game. Who is our commander? I know who my commander is and I know who I need to follow in the battlefield. Who is our commander? Our commander is the creator of the universe, the creator of everything, it is God. If he tells the great fish to vomit Jonah the fish does, if he tells the fish to swallow him the fish does. We are the creature and we worship the creator.

Crash

2005-11-07T02:40:00.000-05:00

So its 2:40am and I am eating cheese its and about to blog. I was in a blog mood. You know those movies that you have to watch a second time. And the second time around you saw new stuff or caught on to the big picture and understood the movie better. I saw the movie Crash. I highly recommend renting it, there is a questionable scene and bad language but the movie as a whole and the issues it deals with are deep and amazing they bring it up. I am a deep person, I also know how to fun, sometimes too much where people think I am high and it is not drugs. I caught so many things that are new. It was crazy. I recommend the movie if you have no problem dealing with LIFE. I think the movie portrayed the racism, discrimination, judgemental and stereotypical people we truly are. I got more out of it. I was one of those characters in the movie. I am thinking now maybe I am wrong but I think everyone of us good be a character in that movie. I know who I am in the movie. I am the black dective(yes the one who had sex with the "white" girl), which she is Puerto Rican. There some aspect I am like that character. Nothing to do with sex, but the way he handled his mother.

Long time update(3)

2005-10-31T12:58:00.000-05:00

So, I don't really have a title to this post so I decided to do a long time number 3. I know it isn't original but hey the point get across. I am a crappy, stinky, stupid sinner. I hate being a sinner. I wish I could never sin. I was praying today that every time the thought of sinning comes to my mind I throw up, literally.
Spanish class is not a breeze. Went into this class expecting an easy A. Definitely not an easy A. I have to actually study. Their is nothing wrong with studying it is just have to spend time on this language.
Well, I guess I will break up each idea that comes to my head. Right now my brain is running like crazy. I have spanish paper due friday. The whole thing needs to be written in spanish and I wish spanish became second nature to, but its not. I should blog more I really don't have a reason why I have in 20 something days. I just haven't, which isn't a complete sentence so I will finish it like this.
For the most part, life has been pretty good. Bible study has been excellent and God is definitely using me to encourage and work with other guys. I love the guys in my bible study and I pray the best for them. I have been reading this book called Christian Counseling by Gary R. Collins, Ph.D. Excellent book, the biggest thing I got out of it for now, is Satan tempts. As the counselor their are things that need to be done on your side. Their also is issues to be worked out on the counselee's side.
What have I been reading in the Bible? Obadiah, which is really intense for being only one chapter and Jonah is what we are going over in bible study. Jonah is an awesome book. Just about every book is an awesome book. Ok, so I am done blogging for now. Until next time.

Lonzo Sheffield IV

Long Time Update(2)

2005-10-10T12:02:00.000-05:00

Now, it has been over a month since my last blog and alot of crazy things have happened. I have been facing tons of trials since my last blog. But God is still awesome so it doesn't matter how many trials I go through prayerfully all this will glorify Christ some way, shape or form. I know that God is sovereign. Sometimes it is so hard to delight in God. I have the song "Habakkuk" by Phill Wing in my head. I will be joyful in God, I will be joyful in God my Savior. It doesn't say that I will be joyful in God when things are going bad, it doesn't say I will be joyful in God when things are going good. I will be joyful in God. That is my pray.
The word burned out or expression I am "burned out" has been used frequently around me. I don't understand that term to well. I guess I never experience burning out because I was always in God and joyful in Him always. I as of lately have lost my focus and I don't know why now. Why when so much stuff is going on around me that I have lost focus of who I love. I don't know. My goal is to wake up every morning to feed my hunger. I said this at Fall Retreat to a bunch of men who I feel disqualified to share anything to but God is greater than me and my sin. With Him I will be able to conquer sin continuously. You will notice that I used the word continuously instead of continually. Sin doesn't stop, we are sinners and we constantly need Christ. It is a consistent process of growing closer to Him, knowing Him but at the same time have balance of knowing God with knowing God. I am not burned out, I can't be. I can't afford to be burned out I can't afford to sin. I can not do that. I have to be an example, I have to run the marathon with all I have because their is nothing else worthy. I love to worship in song. I have a set list of songs ready to rock out this Sunday night for Jesus. I have never lead worship really, well, I have but this seems more legit. I am excited, but I know and understand it is not about my talent or my voice but everything is done to glorify Him and bring others including myself to the throne of Christ.
I am excited.

Long Time, Update

2005-09-06T19:00:00.000-05:00

It has been awhile since my last blog. I have had some crazy, fun and frustrating times since my last blog. The most recent is the frustration with not having a microphone for the speaker at Real Life. I wish he could have one so he doesn't have to project as much. I know Wright State has let others use electric guitars, amps, drums and a mic. It is ok, because this doesn't stop Jesus from coming back. It doesn't stop any of us from telling others about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I went to Florida for 2 wonderful weeks. I had the ability to read the Word on the beach and pray. It was awesome. I had some awesome Theology time, too.
Class went well this summer I passed Calculus 4.

Books

2005-08-15T15:06:00.000-05:00

You know I read alot of awesome books. Books that are suppose to get you fired up about taking up the cross daily and denying yourself. I finally found the book that doesn't want feeling about it. What is the it part? I don't want you to miss it. The 'it' is the taking up the cross daily and denying yourself. The book I am reading is called The Road To Reality by K.P. Yohannan. This book finally does it. I have only read two chapters now. I want everyone to have this book. I will post a way for everyone to get this book probably when I finish it.

Why do I....

2005-08-12T12:17:00.000-05:00

Why do I love that song Homesick? This line sums it up, "But the reason why I'm broken,the reason why I cry. Is how long must I wait to be with you?" How long God? Why do I do alot of things? The reason people do alot of things is because of our habitual nature. Because of our nature to long to belong. We have to fight the negative habitual nature we have. We have to fight, no not fight, war. Piper says " Make war with your flesh." Make war with yourself. Tell that flesh to submith to the power and authority of the Holy Spirit. When you walk in the Spirit, God's word says that you will not fulfull the lust of the flesh.

Galatians 5:16,17 - "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish."

Would you agree we have this God-shaped hole inside of us? The hole that only God can fill and when he fills it, it is an eternal filling. It is not something temporary like money, sex, drugs, girlfriends/boyfriends, beautiful house with a beautiful car and a white picket fence and it is not filled with temporary non-agape love when God fills it. Isn't that awesome that we have a Holy Daddy that cares that much for us that he would send His Son to die on the cross for our sins. All of our sins, all means all.

1 John 2:1,2(NKJV) - "My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. "
Romans 3:21-26(NKJV) - "But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus."
Hebrews 2:17(NKJV) - "Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people."
1 John 4:9,10 - "In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins."
Romans 5:8(NKJV) - "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
John 3:16,17(NKJV) - "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. "

The reason all those references are in New King James Version (NKJV), because that is what I read out of on a daily basis and I am on my blog. Can do parallel and I would cross reference the NASB and KJV, maybe throw in the ESV.

Homesick by MercyMe

2005-08-12T11:49:00.000-05:00

You're in a better place,
I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times
I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken,
the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again

And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now

Here is the song it is awesome.

If it doesn't work let me know. I will give you the main site to listen to the song.

One day at a time/Sensitive

2005-07-29T10:34:00.000-05:00

I have come to the realization that I am an emotional wreck right now. I want to do and say so many things. I just need to focus on today because tomorrow will have its own worries. So far, I am doing a ok job that. Also, I hate sin and sinning. Just a side note. Now, emotional wreck means alot of things it depends on how you want to take it. You could take it as Lonzo is a big huge cry baby now or you can take it as he is upset right now or the one I would prefer you to think is that I am processing past experiences and steps to know what is what(I'll explain you are probably confused now.) Lets start with processing, all processing is to me is reflect on the choices I made in the recent past and either one kicking myself in the head (literally, LOL just kidding) or two ok that wasn't that bad but what could you have done to glorify God more. I know the past is the past. I have been attacked spiritually lately and my mind is taking a beating. Enough of that I know it is unclear right now but I am unclear right now obviously.
So....., Jesus.

I have to admit it, I am a pretty sensitive guy. I am not soft, I lift weights with the best of them but I have a more what you would like to call girly side. It sucks because, well, it doesn't I don't really like crying surprisingly enough but I can't stop. I remember when I was in youth and we (the youth group) were going from city to city praying at the flag pole. Praying for our school or the school in that city. Praying for the teachers and the students who go there. Praying for the administrators of the school district all of it we covered in prayer. I remember we were in Garfield Heights I believe. I remember God giving me a poem I wrote down read and of course cried. I actually still have it written down somewhere I remember some of what it said and I was crying because I was broken, heart broken for the city I was in and the other cities we prayed for. For the students, for the teachers, I was broken for the lost. It wasn't a good feeling. I don't know what happen to me, I feel like I was much brighter light or a light period in my youth. Whats weird, well not weird, whats cool is the heart I have for the Attic. I haven't been involved with a ministry geared toward reaching the youth in a long time and I want to stay and God is not telling me to go. It is kind of funny, during the school year I interact with college students and now over the summer I interact with middle school and high school students. The times aren't that different from when I was in youth. It is so true when Solomon says there is nothing new under the sun Ecclesiastes 1:9. I am not sure why God brought the Attic in my life and reaching out to the 85%. That is awesome, I feel inexperienced and inadequate to work with the youth. Definitely that is the best place to be in because Jesus will definitely be glorified.
I think I am finished blogging, I am have so much to say. I have already talked to my roommates about this. For the most part anything I put on my blog I tell my roommates. They are awesome, I really love my roommates Jared, Travis, and Mark. Reading over this, I really love to end in love.

Official Blogger

2005-07-25T15:54:00.000-05:00

I think I am officially a blogger. I like to blog. I feel like this a worthless blog because I am talking about blog (hmmm...anyways). I like to type out my thoughts. I had a dream that I speaking to a room full of men. Now, let me get more specific. I was in the Med Sci room where we hold the weekly meeting Real Life. It was a friday at 5:00, which just happens to be the time of my bible study, and there is a room full of men. That was awesome I was speaking to them about, actually I was doing bible study with all of them. I big huge bible study. Prayerfully, the size does not hurt them or hinder them in anyway to grow closer to God or to get the complete understanding of the study and intimacy of the study. I really wanted it to me close.

Cry baby

2005-07-19T16:48:00.000-05:00

Interesting title I bet you are thinking. The reason for this title is simply because the past few days maybe even weeks I have been crying. I would watch a movie or TV show and start crying at certain points in the movie. Now, I am not crying to comedies. These are some powerful dramas that have moved me in a way I can't stop cry. But I did cry at church and in my room while watching Joel Osteen. I think lately my heart is broken for the men. I am probably broken because of Campus Crusade's male leadership, the lack of. I am broken because I want to go to Nambia but I can't go. I want to go but I can't and it sucks. If I do go, I have to pay for someone else to go before I go. This is called cry baby because I have been crying lately. I would love to blame it on generational curses, but I can't because this might be me and I am passing down crying.
Maybe, the good thing is that no one sees me cry but me. Well,.... of course God. I think the biggest crying event was Hotel Rwanda. Man, man, that was ugly, terrible crying sobbing all that stuff. IF ladies read this they will know now Lonzo has a soft side, but don't think you see cry in front of you. Not going to happen, well, you never know but more than likely NO. I am not really sure why I typed this but I did. I have been venting theology feelings now I am venting emotional feelings. Interesting to say the least. Thanks for reading whoever you are and God Bless.

Lonzo Sheffield IV

Forever Learning

2005-07-13T13:31:00.000-05:00

I am forever learning in my walk with the Lord. It is a long road but the most fulfulling road to travel. Along with being long it is narrow. I am only one step away from seriously falling from grace. I know that is a huge statement, but the truth is the sinful world is appealing for the time. After my time is over its over. That is so selfish. The topic of this blog is called forever learning. As of right now I am learning how to rest, because I don't know how to do it. Sad isn't it, you would think the easiest thing in the world would take time for yourself but I have been programmed lately that not I but them or not I but Jesus. So, praying for myself is selfish, wanting to stay at home and relax is selfish, all of it is selfish. Not really, the truth is you have to take time for yourself or else their probably wouldn't be alot of Christian because they aren't burned out from just going, going and going like the Enegizer bunny. Even the enegizer bunny needs to recharge or just get a new set of batteries. Some of us need to recharge. We need to rest on and in the Lord. I am in that cagetory right now. Others, we need to get a new set of batteries. Quit using Duracell when you can use Enegizer. Quit! Quit following the wrong crowd and being lied to and take the truth because the truth will set you free.
In conclusion, I am learning how to rest.

Both Sides

2005-07-05T18:45:00.000-05:00

The life I live has to balanced and consistent. The Bible I believe is completely true. Complete inerrant and awesome and relevant to today. Now, with that said I have a website that compares the two theologies. The two I am talking about is, .... of course Calvinism and Arminianism. I have something to say, I am neither. Honestly, if I would choose a side I would lean more toward Arminianism because of abuse. Church abuse sucks, it really does. For those that have experienced it I am sorry. As a whole I prefer to be called a Christian than a Calvinist or an Arminian. Forget that, I would rather be called "little Christ" than "little Calvin". Another point also, John Calvin didn't even start Calvinism. If you are thinking Martin Luther you are wrong again. It was Aurelius Augustinus, Saint Augustine of Hippo, definitely before your time. I have been doing extensive research and I think to truly understand what you believe you should know who start what you believe. If you claim to be a Calvinist, which I don't claim to be, then you will know this information and it won't be a shock to you. If you want to be a "little John Calvin" then be one. If that is where God has you right now then ok. I would rather be a child of God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ than be a child of Calvin and proclaim Calvinism. I am not finished yet. And for you Arminians don't think you are off the hook just because I said lean toward it. Some of stuff you believe just like some of the stuff Calvinists believe are jacked up. If you don't understand that terminology I am saying some of it is wrong. If you take it too far. So, the question would be now who started Arminianism? If you replied with John Wesley you are wrong. Do some research and you will know the truth. Jacobus Arminius started Arminianism. At the end I am going to have links to everything I am talking about. If I am wrong, which I doubt, tell me. I am human. I could rant and rave forever how you should not be a "little Jacobus", forget that crap. Because that is what it is crap. The funny thing is all the people I have stated look to God, so why are we looking to them.

The first thing I want to leave you with is the Comparison of Calvinsm and Arminianism. Next, Aurelius Augustinus, Saint Augustine of Hippo Click Here. Next, to make you feel better I will give you links to Martin Luther and John Calvin. So, Martin Luther and John Calvin. Next, is going to be Jacobus Arminius Click Here. So, to make you feel better I will add links to John Wesley and his brother Charles. John Wesley and Charles Wesley. Another, great person to add would be George Whitefield Click Here. Yet another person to add is Charles Grandison Finney.

Just to give you information there were three Great Awakenings. I will give you the first two. If you want the third let me know or you can look it up yourself.

- First Great Awakening

- Second Great Awakening

I feel like a jerk so I will give you the third also.

- Third Great Awakening

I highly recommend using other resources too.

- Google is an awesome resource.

I had alot to say and I am passionate about finding the truth. A famous quote I am going to use. The author is closer than you think

"There is truth in the tension."

What is an Arminian?

2005-07-05T17:58:00.000-05:00

I bet that is a question for some of you. I found an article amongst my research and I hope you enjoy. The funny thing is only people with an open mind will look at this. I am not saying Calvinist aren't open minded but the fact it says Arminian you don't even take a chance to see if you have similarities. Calvinist would be very surprised how many similarities their are and vice versa. So, here is the article Click Here

Would love to see your responses.

Lonzo

Today must be quiz day

2005-05-16T13:52:00.000-05:00

Hippie
You are 42% Rational, 85% Extroverted, 0% Brutal, and 28% Arrogant.

You are the Hippie! Characterized by a strong sense of extroversion, irrationality, gentleness, and humility, you no doubt frolic through fields preaching peace and love to all! You are probably either very spiritual or needlessly paranoid about "the man", like most hippies, as a result of your focus on intuition and feelings over cold, brutal logic. You are also very, very social. And like any hippie, who would have no qualms about hitchiking across the country just to meet some interesting people, you too love to interact with others, even complete strangers. Because we know most any hippie is peace-loving and humble, it stands to reason that you, as well, are terribly gentle and humble, almost to the point of revulsion. Your carefree attitude of peace and harmony is probably very, very sickening to realists or cynics or anyone who isn't a hippie, to tell the truth. In short, your personality is defective because you are overly emotional, extroverted, gentle, and humble--thus making you an annoying hippie. And you listen to psychadelic rock and smoke a whole lot of pot. Okay, maybe not, but I wouldn't be surprised if you did.

To put it less negatively:

1. You are more INTUITIVE than rational.

2. You are more EXTROVERTED than introverted.

3. You are more GENTLE than brutal.

4. You are more HUMBLE than arrogant.

Compatibility:

Your exact opposite is the Sociopath.

Other personalities you would probably get along with are the Hand-Raiser, the Televangelist, and the Robot.

If you scored near fifty percent for a certain trait (42%-58%), you could very well go either way. For example, someone with 42% Extroversion is slightly leaning towards being an introvert, but is close enough to being an extrovert to be classified that way as well. Below is a list of the other personality types so that you can determine which other possible categories you may fill if you scored near fifty percent for certain traits.

The other personality types:

The Emo Kid: Intuitive, Introverted, Gentle, Humble.

The Starving Artist: Intuitive, Introverted, Gentle, Arrogant.

The Bitch-Slap: Intuitive, Introverted, Brutal, Humble.

The Brute: Intuitive, Introverted, Brutal, Arrogant.

The Hippie: Intuitive, Extroverted, Gentle, Humble.

The Televangelist: Intuitive, Extroverted, Gentle, Arrogant.

The Schoolyard Bully: Intuitive, Extroverted, Brutal, Humble.

The Class Clown: Intuitive, Extroverted, Brutal, Arrogant.

The Robot: Rational, Introverted, Gentle, Humble.

The Haughty Intellectual: Rational, Introverted, Gentle, Arrogant.

The Spiteful Loner: Rational, Introverted, Brutal, Humble.

The Sociopath: Rational, Introverted, Brutal, Arrogant.

The Hand-Raiser: Rational, Extroverted, Gentle, Humble.

The Braggart: Rational, Extroverted, Gentle, Arrogant.

The Capitalist Pig: Rational, Extroverted, Brutal, Humble.

The Smartass: Rational, Extroverted, Brutal, Arrogant.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 32% on Rationality

You scored higher than 81% on Extroversion

You scored higher than 0% on Brutality

You scored higher than 20% on Arrogance

Link: The Personality Defect Test written by saint_gasoline on Ok Cupid

Another quiz from OkCupid

2005-05-16T13:42:00.000-05:00

these quizzes are pretty cool.

ESTJ-The Supervisor
You scored 81% I to E, 68% N to S, 61% F to T, and 34% J to P!

Your type is known as the supervisor, as you are not hesitant to give your stamp of approval on others - or tell them how they are lacking if they are. You are surprised when others don't seem grateful that you have set them straight. Your type also belongs to the larger group called guardians. Experience is what matters to you, not experimentation or conjecture. You often take a lead role in the many groups and organizations you belong to. You worry a great deal about society falling apart, morality degrading, and what the world is coming to. You share your personality type with 10% of the population.
As a romantic partner, you communicate very clearly your strong opinions so your partner always knows where they stand. You are dependable, responsible, and rock solid. You can be rather infexible about giving up any control and insist on keeping a schedule, although you have great energy and enthusiam for planned adventures. You have difficulty seeing other's points of view and your biggest downfall in a relationship is dismissing your partner's feelings as illogical. You feel most appreciated for being trustworthy, efficient, and productive. You wish to be thanked tangibly for the ways you keep your lives on track.
Your group summary: Guardians (SJ)
Your Type Summary: ESTJ

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 88% on I to E

You scored higher than 88% on N to S

You scored higher than 69% on F to T

You scored higher than 23% on J to P

Link: The LONG Scientific Personality Test written by unpretentious2 on Ok Cupid

Fun Quizzes

2005-05-16T12:55:00.000-05:00

This is just a fun quiz I take occasionally at okcupid.com.

The Paladin
You scored 31% Cardinal, 41% Monk, 52% Lady, and 72% Knight!

You are highly moral but also don't shy away from using force if your lord commands it. You are honourable to the point that you would readily sacrifice yourself for a noble cause. Your name will be the subject of tales and song for generations, however their concentration will be less on your deeds in life as on your martyrdom.

You scored high as both the Knight and the Lady. You can try again to get a more precise description of the Knight or the Lady, or you can be happy that you're an individual.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 36% on Cardinal

You scored higher than 52% on Monk

You scored higher than 87% on Lady

You scored higher than 92% on Knight

Link: The Who Would You Be in 1400 AD Test written by KnightlyKnave on OkCupid Free Online Dating

Men's All Nighter

2005-05-12T18:25:00.000-05:00

So, for May Daze we had a men's all nighter/slumber party. It was an awesome time of fellowship with guys I normally don't hang out with. We started the night with prayer. Prayer was great the first time. The second time we prayed it was amazing. Just a small group of 6 and we all prayed for everything that was on our heart. Then, the fun crazy male stuff.
Supposedly, some of the guys planned on going over to the girls slumber party and sing to them. I have no problem with that, we wanted to lift them up and show respect to them. What we ended up doing included us chasing down the street with guns. Hmmm..... I wondering if that was in the plans. That happened while Jason, Mike and I were away spying on the girls and freaking them out.
Here's the story. The three of us went over to the girls place with no real intention on toilet papering the trees or whatever. Occasionally, Jason would make phone calls like " We are hiding in your car." Scream type of stuff, it was fun camping out though. We had a great time to talk and hangout. The first time we got, we were in the backyard seeing if we can freak them out. Hence opposite of singing to them, but anyways, we called Stacy and asked her who left. Curiosity took a hold of us so we went to see who left then immediately 5 more girls come out and we run to the car. I don't think they would have known anything if Mike's light wouldn't have went on. His light automatically comes on and so does his headlights. In other words, we were found out. So we had to leave the church parking lot. There are only 2 exits. Well, created and extra one because we didn't feel like running over our woman in the movement. After our dash to get out of dodge. We went to the housing complex across the street and hid out in the grassy hill that was over there for hours. That was the best hiding spot all night or early morning. It was so funny, the whole night we made phone calls and watched them go look for us it was hilarious. Of course, they decided to cross the street and caught us. Then we left and shared wonderful story of there and they told what they did their.

Prayer

2005-05-03T17:32:00.000-05:00

It is seriously time to get serious about following Christ. I need to lead by example, Heavenly Father help me. Its kind of funny my title is prayer and you would think I start off with that. Prayer, prayer gotta love prayer. Chi Alpha's prayer meetings are amazing and I feel it. I am not saying I didn't pray today, I did. One, it lasted 30 minutes which is fine. It could last 30 hours. Either way I want all to be involved in that time of prayer. If anyone hasn't prayed out loud pray. What do you think a prayer meeting is for? Honestly, do you honestly go and stay quiet and pray to yourself. That is fine and dandy if God wanted you to be still. Forget this I'm scared to pray in groups crap. Because that is what it is crap. 2 Timothy 1:7 "God has not given you a spirit of fear but of power, love and sound mind."
God give me a servant's heart, prayer warriors heart, evangelistic heart, heart that loves unconditionally and give me the words at any moment in time to give the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray for opportunities to share my faith. Be careful about what you pray for you just might get it. I also pray for God to turn up the heat and He has. He is constantly burning away impurties and revealing them to me. When I see that I have another sin that I am addicted to and I need to cut it off it sucks to know that I had this problem the whole time and didn't know. Or knew and didn't care enough to change. Well, I might confess on here to. The more my sin keeps getting in the light and having other men keep me accountable the better the chance of complete victory. Which, I do know that the victory is already won. For me and my spiritual walk I need w/The Holy Spirit of course help me overcome sin. 1 Peter 1:16: because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
Oh, I forgot to confess, not(lol). Everything is good, my problem is I am addicted to money. Hi am Lonzo Sheffield and I am addicted to money.

2005-05-03T17:31:00.000-05:00

Big Bowl was amazing, great food and great fellowship.

2005-05-03T17:17:00.000-05:00

In Chicago at Restoration ministries.

Quote of the Day

2005-03-14T17:59:00.000-05:00

God's patience is infinite. Men, like small kettles, boil quickly with wrath at the least wrong. Not so God. If God were as wrathful, the world would have been a heap of ruins long ago.

-Sadhu Sundar Singh

Its Been Awhile

2005-03-14T17:55:00.000-05:00

Life, that four letter word is so wonderful, even during the times of suffering. If I would add a song to this post I would add Obession by David Crowder Band. I surrender all and I die to flesh daily. I love to serve and I can't wait to go to Chicago. I am ready to grow. I am ready to grow.

2005-02-23T00:52:00.000-05:00

After watching the movie Hitch we all went back Jared, Travis and my weekend home to play board games and fellowship. It was awesome, we plan on having more awesome events with people.

2005-02-23T00:50:00.000-05:00

Pepsi Twist

2005-02-23T00:47:00.000-05:00

Movie Lonzo

Quote of the Day

2005-02-23T00:29:00.000-05:00

Fasting confirms our utter dependence upon God by finding in Him a source of sustenance beyond food.

-Dallas Willard

Thoughts

2005-02-23T00:26:00.000-05:00

Do you want to know what is in Lonzo's head? Well, here is one way to know what I am thinking. I am still debating on if I should write how I truly feel. The type of person I, I am very straight forward at times and that hurt me or help me. This is just the beginning of the thoughts series.

2005-02-22T17:10:00.000-05:00

hello, I recently started this blog thing.