September 24, 2013
Remember When I Used to Blog?
This is cool.
"Box" explores the synthesis of real and digital space through projection-mapping on moving surfaces. The short film documents a live performance, captured entirely in camera. Bot & Dolly produced this work to serve as both an artistic statement and technical demonstration. It is the culmination of multiple technologies, including large scale robotics, projection mapping, and software engineering. We believe this methodology has tremendous potential to radically transform theatrical presentations, and define new genres of expression.
September 9, 2013
If I were CEO...Microsoft (Updated)
With the announcement that Steve Ballmer will be retiring in the next 12 months, I thought I'd write an update to my "If I were CEO...Microsoft" post from July 2010. Sure, Bill Gates and the board at Microsoft may never see my post (although I feel like the move towards "One Microsoft" announced recently, along with many steps to unify the brand, have been directly from my previous post) I thought I'd spell out what I believe would save the company and make it hugely profitable again. So straight to it.
IF I WERE CEO of Microsoft, I would really look into the uniform design idea. I think someone was trying to do this, but with horrible execution. I would continue the "One Microsoft" mission, to unite the products with uniformity and ease of functionality. The "User Experience" would be the focus, designing products that help users get work and play done in a familiar way. The user experience is currently broken. It has been so disrupted that many people may be switching to Apple's products for the ease of use and familiarity of design. Rather than updating the Windows system and refreshing the desktop experience, a well known and frankly often copied formats (Apple's OSX, Google's Chrome OS, etc.), Microsoft went in a completely different direction and made the user experience awful. Instead, the company should have spent time cleaning up it's classic desktop. The active tiles could have been part of the experience, instead becoming the complete experience. The active tiles should have been the quick launch icons on the traditional desktop or designed to act as widgets with live information, rather than the redesigned "Stat Menu". A smarter use of the active tiles would have united the mobile and PC experiences, while not limiting the PC experience to touch screen only.
Going to a system that really requires a touch screen for the main PC operating system was stupid and short sighted. Touch screens are great for phones, tablets, and some functions on a laptop or desktop, but when I sit down to a full PC with keyboard and mouse, I want the full experience to be designed around the peripherals I'm using. My fingers on a screen are not the first choice when sitting at my home computer or laptop. I don't really want to move my arms that much. Touchscreens are best placed on devices I'm holding in my hands while using, not on those sitting on my desk or in my lap. The uniform design idea should utilize the active tiles and cleaner look in a way that allows the mouse cursor to quickly move from one item or app to the next.
The updated version of Windows should be a refreshed desktop with more ability for customization, adding widgets and the current active tiles to the more classic desktop experience. The traditional "Start Menu" should return, with a cleaned up and more simple way to access apps, system settings (a.k.a. control panel), and the launch point for advanced settings. The real work should be in making the system settings and advanced settings more clear for users. Clear up the confusion for networking and connecting computers and devices. Make it simple to setup and change appearances and themes and buttons and folders and all the basic things the average user does. Move the high end or advanced settings into one area for the more experienced users to access, while not making it so confusing that even the train professionals can't find half of the features they're looking for.
Currently, it's a big disaster to find even the most basic of settings. While I personally don't use Apple, Inc. products, many users may be switching to their computer products because it is a more traditional experience, with ease and consistency in settings and preferences. The Microsoft world of programs and apps should be cleaned up and organized with menus that are laid out with intelligent, common sense designs. For example, Office 2010. I daily work with Excel and Word documents. I usually use a 2003 version of Office, but recently my company is "upgrading" to 2010. WHAT A HEAD ACHE! I can't even find half the normal functions in the 2010 version; functions I use on a daily basis in the 2003 version. The menu system is atrocious and lacks any common sense.
IF I WERE CEO of Microsoft I would work to make the desktop experience familiar and simple, the mobile experience effortless and fluid, and the gaming and automotive systems recognizable as Microsoft. I would do actual world testing and listen to the feedback. Touchscreens in cars? Do we really find that useful and safe? What about a design that uses some physical buttons, along with some large screen functionality? Touchscreen workstations? This slows production. Redesigned software that confuses the end users? What is going on at Microsoft?
I would take what worked with previous versions of the products and reintroduce them, with a freshness and simple clean look. The extended menus and functions would be available for advanced users, but could be hidden for basic users. The most commonly used functions would be easy to locate and access, while the advanced functions would make sense to those upper end users. Touch screen would be part of the design thought process, but the use of a keyboard and mouse or track pad and other physical buttons and input points would also be a major part of the design processes. R&D would be revived. I would have research and testing completed before during and after product production, to assess the direction of development. R&D would also listen to the end users, the experts, and the many experienced users out there, along with respected technology and customer interaction sources. Employees would have the ability to feed the system with ideas and suggestions too.
I would also continue my original plan of "MSONE", a network of everything Microsoft, to unit the services and allow the products to be customized to the users designs, whether on their PC or mobile, vehicle or gaming system. With cloud-based settings storage and Wi-Fi everywhere this is even more simple to implement than when I wrote about this before. Even secure systems could be designed so users who work for a secure company with private networks could continue with personalized flow from device to device, a "settings only" type menu that helped with customized experiences.
IF I WERE CEO of Microsoft, I still believe I could change the world. I would take one of the world's most recognized computer companies and make them the standard again.
One more note, the Nokia purchase was recently announced, and while I would take on that beast as well, I don't have the energy to write about it tonight.
Original Post 07/07/2010
Microsoft has been around for a long time (as computers go anyway). It made their previous CEO, Bill Gates, the richest man in the world for a while, they made home computing popular with their MS-DOS systems, and they brought the Graphical User Interface (GUI) to the mainstream as they transitioned from MS-DOS to the point and click, drag and drop ease of Windows.
Microsoft has gone through so many changes since the early 80's, moving from typing cryptic codes on a monochrome screen to simply moving pictures and objects with your hands. They have many popular/"can't live without" products. From operating systems to Internet services, hand held music library devices to gaming consoles, Microsoft has their hands in so many technology areas of our lives. They are the leader in the computer world by leaps and bounds, servicing over 90% of the computers in the world today. Their history is full of great technological advances over their short 35 years existence.
But, if I were CEO of Microsoft, I would work on stopping the apparent loss of customer base by...well I'll get to that. Before I share my plan with the world (all 3 of you faithful readers), I want to address some reasons I believe they may be losing market share on purpose, or at least without an attempt to stop it (and let me start this point by admitting that I have done no research what-so-ever on this topic. Remember, this is my blog, and I can say what I want and believe what I want to believe). I think Microsoft NEEDS the downsizing. I believe with all the lawsuits, anti-trust stuff, etc., they can and need to shrink below the 90% range. If they stay to large (or grow more), the government will slap them back down again, or even worse, make them split the company into multiple companies. But let's pretend none of this is an issue.
If I were CEO of Microsoft, I would create something I'm calling "MSOne". MSOne would be the network, the device manager, the hardware, the software, everything you, life connection service, linking everything from hardware to software, that is you (the user), together. MSOne would be seamless connection and flow. It would be massive; something only the likes of Microsoft could take on. MSOne would connect everything from your PC to your phone to your game console to your MP3 player to your vehicle. MSOne would work like a Remote Desktop for your work PC too, allowing you to access your personal life from work. Everything in your life would be connected the way you want. Social networking could be tied to the settings on your devices. Feeling excited about something? Your status update would change the wallpaper and color schemes on your devices. Need to look at that file on your home computer? Check it on your phone. Want to listen to an MP3 you were emailed? Retrieve it from your MP3 player and go.
Right now, Internet devices, cell phones, computers, gaming consoles, etc. all provide us with the information we want and need (and sometimes the information we don't want and don't need), at any minute of the day. I want to simplify that even more. Currently, Microsoft has the computer operating system (Windows), the Internet services (Hotmail for email, Bing for search, etc.), the music player (Zune and Media Player), the cell phone software (Windows Phone), the gaming console (Xbox), the word processing and other business tools (Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, etc.), and vehicle integration (Sync). I want to create the ability to connect all these devices and services together so they are all updated on a constant basis or link to each other at any given moment. Beyond cloud storage, I want the ability to access something saved in any location from any other location. As CEO of Microsoft, I would make this happen.
Beyond just software, which is the only thing Microsoft claims to do right now, I would start working on hardware solutions too. I would create devices that fit together in flow; cellphones that integrate directly into the car stereo system as part of the hardware, PCs that are also your gaming console and link to your TV or PC monitor to allow you to game in either location, MP3 players that can connect to any of these other devices to charge, share files, or for storage. I want the devices to talk to each other over the Internet, through local and wide area networks, through Bluetooth and other small network protocols, and by directly connecting or linking the devices to each other. I would design a world of devices that worked together, not limited or strangled from their potential, but free to do things the way the end user sees fit. High quality, top rated, sturdy, reliable, fast, consistent hardware would be the backbone to a quality experience, customizable with all the features the end users want. Time and effort would be put into listening to what the true users are looking for. Work would be done to listen to the people who really know what can and can't be done, and the end result would always be the max of what can be done at the time. More efforts would be put into providing the very best available, and less time would be spent on figuring out how many things could be left out for later revisions and future models. By producing the best NOW, we will keep our customer base coming back to us.
I would design a system, where all the information you wanted to access was always available to you. It would be secure, fast, and affordable. Easy to set up home networks that saved all your information on your home computer, not in some "cloud" (if desired), would allow users to feel like their information was readily available to them but securely sitting on their home computer. Cloud infrastructure would also be available and it would be fast, safe, and affordable too. The network would know the devices allowed to join, helping these devices (cellphones, portable computers, game consoles, etc.) work well and communicate quickly and accurately with each other. The user interface would be similar and familiar across all the various platforms, with ease of use in mind. Consistency would be available in personal settings, allowing for customization across the various platforms for a personal feel to any and all devices on a users network. Devices used by multiple users would have recognition keys or log-ins to allow personal settings to follow the different users. If a purchase is made of upgraded or new software, the purchase would allow the software to work across all platforms on the network. No more buying the "phone version" of Office. Simply adding the purchased software to a user's account would sync the various devices and necessary versions across the network of devices.
If I were CEO of Microsoft, the wealth of the company would be used to create a new Microsoft, one where customers don't feel like it's a tough choice to choose between a PC or a Mac. I would lead the company to greatness in quality, quantity, and reliability. I would provide a service that people trust, and one where people know they are making a choice in a company that cares about their well being.
If I were CEO of Microsoft, I would change the world.
Microsoft has been around for a long time (as computers go anyway). It made their previous CEO, Bill Gates, the richest man in the world for a while, they made home computing popular with their MS-DOS systems, and they brought the Graphical User Interface (GUI) to the mainstream as they transitioned from MS-DOS to the point and click, drag and drop ease of Windows.
Microsoft has gone through so many changes since the early 80's, moving from typing cryptic codes on a monochrome screen to simply moving pictures and objects with your hands. They have many popular/"can't live without" products. From operating systems to Internet services, hand held music library devices to gaming consoles, Microsoft has their hands in so many technology areas of our lives. They are the leader in the computer world by leaps and bounds, servicing over 90% of the computers in the world today. Their history is full of great technological advances over their short 35 years existence.
But, if I were CEO of Microsoft, I would work on stopping the apparent loss of customer base by...well I'll get to that. Before I share my plan with the world (all 3 of you faithful readers), I want to address some reasons I believe they may be losing market share on purpose, or at least without an attempt to stop it (and let me start this point by admitting that I have done no research what-so-ever on this topic. Remember, this is my blog, and I can say what I want and believe what I want to believe). I think Microsoft NEEDS the downsizing. I believe with all the lawsuits, anti-trust stuff, etc., they can and need to shrink below the 90% range. If they stay to large (or grow more), the government will slap them back down again, or even worse, make them split the company into multiple companies. But let's pretend none of this is an issue.
If I were CEO of Microsoft, I would create something I'm calling "MSOne". MSOne would be the network, the device manager, the hardware, the software, everything you, life connection service, linking everything from hardware to software, that is you (the user), together. MSOne would be seamless connection and flow. It would be massive; something only the likes of Microsoft could take on. MSOne would connect everything from your PC to your phone to your game console to your MP3 player to your vehicle. MSOne would work like a Remote Desktop for your work PC too, allowing you to access your personal life from work. Everything in your life would be connected the way you want. Social networking could be tied to the settings on your devices. Feeling excited about something? Your status update would change the wallpaper and color schemes on your devices. Need to look at that file on your home computer? Check it on your phone. Want to listen to an MP3 you were emailed? Retrieve it from your MP3 player and go.
Right now, Internet devices, cell phones, computers, gaming consoles, etc. all provide us with the information we want and need (and sometimes the information we don't want and don't need), at any minute of the day. I want to simplify that even more. Currently, Microsoft has the computer operating system (Windows), the Internet services (Hotmail for email, Bing for search, etc.), the music player (Zune and Media Player), the cell phone software (Windows Phone), the gaming console (Xbox), the word processing and other business tools (Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, etc.), and vehicle integration (Sync). I want to create the ability to connect all these devices and services together so they are all updated on a constant basis or link to each other at any given moment. Beyond cloud storage, I want the ability to access something saved in any location from any other location. As CEO of Microsoft, I would make this happen.
Beyond just software, which is the only thing Microsoft claims to do right now, I would start working on hardware solutions too. I would create devices that fit together in flow; cellphones that integrate directly into the car stereo system as part of the hardware, PCs that are also your gaming console and link to your TV or PC monitor to allow you to game in either location, MP3 players that can connect to any of these other devices to charge, share files, or for storage. I want the devices to talk to each other over the Internet, through local and wide area networks, through Bluetooth and other small network protocols, and by directly connecting or linking the devices to each other. I would design a world of devices that worked together, not limited or strangled from their potential, but free to do things the way the end user sees fit. High quality, top rated, sturdy, reliable, fast, consistent hardware would be the backbone to a quality experience, customizable with all the features the end users want. Time and effort would be put into listening to what the true users are looking for. Work would be done to listen to the people who really know what can and can't be done, and the end result would always be the max of what can be done at the time. More efforts would be put into providing the very best available, and less time would be spent on figuring out how many things could be left out for later revisions and future models. By producing the best NOW, we will keep our customer base coming back to us.
I would design a system, where all the information you wanted to access was always available to you. It would be secure, fast, and affordable. Easy to set up home networks that saved all your information on your home computer, not in some "cloud" (if desired), would allow users to feel like their information was readily available to them but securely sitting on their home computer. Cloud infrastructure would also be available and it would be fast, safe, and affordable too. The network would know the devices allowed to join, helping these devices (cellphones, portable computers, game consoles, etc.) work well and communicate quickly and accurately with each other. The user interface would be similar and familiar across all the various platforms, with ease of use in mind. Consistency would be available in personal settings, allowing for customization across the various platforms for a personal feel to any and all devices on a users network. Devices used by multiple users would have recognition keys or log-ins to allow personal settings to follow the different users. If a purchase is made of upgraded or new software, the purchase would allow the software to work across all platforms on the network. No more buying the "phone version" of Office. Simply adding the purchased software to a user's account would sync the various devices and necessary versions across the network of devices.
If I were CEO of Microsoft, the wealth of the company would be used to create a new Microsoft, one where customers don't feel like it's a tough choice to choose between a PC or a Mac. I would lead the company to greatness in quality, quantity, and reliability. I would provide a service that people trust, and one where people know they are making a choice in a company that cares about their well being.
If I were CEO of Microsoft, I would change the world.
June 21, 2013
This Guy Can Ride A Bike (VIDEO)
It's been a while since I found time to update the ol' blog. I found this video and had to share. Once it gets going it's amazing. Enjoy.
February 2, 2013
My YouTube History...Because I Don't Have Time To Blog
I've wanted to post so many things to my blog, but I don't ever have time anymore. And, because I make absolutely no money sitting at a computer writing my opinion, the blogging takes a backseat to the rest of my life. But, in the interest of sharing some finds with my few followers, here are some videos from my YouTube History.
Depeche Mode has a new album coming the end of March. Here is their first released video.
Here is Joe Getty from the "Armstrong and Getty Show" (on AM Talk 650) confirming that he can easily make a 37 yard field goal, unlike David Akers of the 49ers, who missed one in the NFC championship game. Sure, Akers kicked a 63-yarder and tied the NFL record or something, but he missed the easy one.
Don't run from the police in Slavic countries.
The Trombone was never cooler, except when Commander Riker played his on Star Trek.
My next Ford? I would love to drive an F150 again, and this concept is sweet.
What cold is in Los Angeles looks silly to the rest of the USA.
Now this is a video. It's Fresh from Bel-Air.
Do not try this. Double BMW Donuts.
Cool, crazy things people do.
Audi is about to make Google Maps, Earth, and Search part of its cars. This video was made by my favorite car company using Google Maps/Street View.
The science of Guiness beer can really be hyped, to the point of making it seem like it's one of the wonders of the world. Of course, it makes it look like it tastes amazing.
Science is fun. Should you run or walk in the rain?
Depeche Mode has a new album coming the end of March. Here is their first released video.
Here is Joe Getty from the "Armstrong and Getty Show" (on AM Talk 650) confirming that he can easily make a 37 yard field goal, unlike David Akers of the 49ers, who missed one in the NFC championship game. Sure, Akers kicked a 63-yarder and tied the NFL record or something, but he missed the easy one.
Don't run from the police in Slavic countries.
The Trombone was never cooler, except when Commander Riker played his on Star Trek.
My next Ford? I would love to drive an F150 again, and this concept is sweet.
What cold is in Los Angeles looks silly to the rest of the USA.
Now this is a video. It's Fresh from Bel-Air.
Do not try this. Double BMW Donuts.
Cool, crazy things people do.
Audi is about to make Google Maps, Earth, and Search part of its cars. This video was made by my favorite car company using Google Maps/Street View.
The science of Guiness beer can really be hyped, to the point of making it seem like it's one of the wonders of the world. Of course, it makes it look like it tastes amazing.
Science is fun. Should you run or walk in the rain?
December 26, 2012
More Than Amazing, More Than Words, A Joy Of This Man's Desiring
If you haven't seen videos from or heard of The Piano Guys, you may not be a true "lover of music". These guys are super talented. I first discovered them from their cheesy and hilarious master piece of Star Wars music mashed into one amazing piece of music (see here).
Today I discovered this Mash-up of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring", by Bach and "More Than Words" by Extreme. Seems like an odd paring, but this is really good. And the guy they have singing it has an amazing voice.
The cool thing about "More Than Words" is remembering the first time I heard this song and how much I liked it. I was in high school, and I can remember being in a photography class that I never actually had to attend because we were all out "taking pictures". The teacher's name was "Kim" so you know she was cool, you know, because you didn't have to call her by her title and last name (which I can't even remember anyway).
Today I discovered this Mash-up of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring", by Bach and "More Than Words" by Extreme. Seems like an odd paring, but this is really good. And the guy they have singing it has an amazing voice.
December 10, 2012
We Have Only One Reason To Exist (Updated)
Every now and again, I come across old posts and feel like re-sharing them. This one seemed appropriate to recent thoughts of mine. I've updated it and added a few things, including a link to a very uplifting and encouraging message from 1 Corinthians 15. Here's a link to today's sermon.
UPDATED...again 12/11/12. Here's the video:
March 27, 2011 (updates in italics)
I don't really know how to sound intelligent or deep. I'm a super opinionated person, with nothing really to say. I read all sorts of blogs and Internet sites (Twitter mostly these days) trying to gain knowledge on things that will make me sound like I know what I'm talking about, but I don't really know anything about the important things of life. Well, there is one exception to that. I actually know the most important thing (to a great eternal) life. But I don't live like I do, or share that knowledge. In fact, most of the time I live and act and speak like I don't know this crucial truth to our existence. I know there is a deep and critical purpose for our lives. I know this purpose brings hope and joy. I know that without understanding this purpose, besides the eternal damnation we face apart from this truth, our lives will be lived hopeless and frustrated, filled with hated, anger, and emptiness. The crazy thing is, even with this knowledge in my own head, I live in a negative place right now. And this is because we are not called to merely understand this purpose, but we are told to live it.
I turned 35 last week (36 now) and I've started to take a look at my life, maybe for the first time. I've been looking at where I came from, where I am, what I've accomplished, and what I've set as goals. I started my life in a loving family, where I was raised, protected, and guided in the knowledge of God. I grew into an involved member of the Church, playing music in worship services, leading small group discussions, working on my own relationship with God, studying the Bible, and trying to live my life to please God. Currently, my life is a joke (still true). There is nothing in it that resembles a life lived in faith. Sure, I go to church on Sundays, where one of the most dynamic preacher I've ever heard teaches; I teach my kids about God, I pray with them, I even pray (mostly plead) on my own, but I don't live daily by faith. My wife and I have had our share of tragic happenings, from medical things and deaths in the family to financial and job related trials, but our prayers and requests for God's help and guidance are far and few between. We don't live in faith. We don't live as though we understand our purpose for existence.
I am a huge failure. I don't take responsibility for my wife's spiritual maturity as I should. I should be leading this family into meaningful, deep, real, solid relationships with God. Instead, I'm the one that is too angry and frustrated at the outcome of my life this far to be a positive force in this family. As someone who was raised in the church, with lots of access to the Bible and teachers and examples of God-pleasing people, I should lovingly lead my wife and kids into God's light and grace. I have the chance to show them God's grace and love, and that our purpose is to enjoy glorifying Him. But I'm selfish, frustrated, sinful, and horrible. I don't bring God glory with my own life, so how can I teach my family to do the same? After8+ 9+ years together, how is it my wife is still a baby Christian and I've now become someone who doesn't even resemble one at all?
Knowledge is nothing without actions. Just like James 2:19 says "even the demons believe - and shudder". It's not knowledge of God that saves. It takes faith in our need for Jesus. We must give up self control. We MUST realize we can never be good enough on our own. Apart from God, we are nothing. Our purpose is to glorify God, who is the Creator of all things. He gave us free will, and then a Savior to save us from ourselves. Think of it like this: we are called to go out into the world and reveal God to those we meet. But if we don't know God ourselves, how can we share Him with others? I need to wake up and live this knowledge. I am nothing apart from God. I deserve eternal damnation because of my sins. And without God's Son, Jesus, that's where I'd be headed (HELL). But by the grace of God, I am saved from these sins by the perfect lamb, sacrificed for me. Now I have only one reason to exist: I MUST GLORIFY GOD!
UPDATED...again 12/11/12. Here's the video:
March 27, 2011 (updates in italics)
I don't really know how to sound intelligent or deep. I'm a super opinionated person, with nothing really to say. I read all sorts of blogs and Internet sites (Twitter mostly these days) trying to gain knowledge on things that will make me sound like I know what I'm talking about, but I don't really know anything about the important things of life. Well, there is one exception to that. I actually know the most important thing (to a great eternal) life. But I don't live like I do, or share that knowledge. In fact, most of the time I live and act and speak like I don't know this crucial truth to our existence. I know there is a deep and critical purpose for our lives. I know this purpose brings hope and joy. I know that without understanding this purpose, besides the eternal damnation we face apart from this truth, our lives will be lived hopeless and frustrated, filled with hated, anger, and emptiness. The crazy thing is, even with this knowledge in my own head, I live in a negative place right now. And this is because we are not called to merely understand this purpose, but we are told to live it.
I turned 35 last week (36 now) and I've started to take a look at my life, maybe for the first time. I've been looking at where I came from, where I am, what I've accomplished, and what I've set as goals. I started my life in a loving family, where I was raised, protected, and guided in the knowledge of God. I grew into an involved member of the Church, playing music in worship services, leading small group discussions, working on my own relationship with God, studying the Bible, and trying to live my life to please God. Currently, my life is a joke (still true). There is nothing in it that resembles a life lived in faith. Sure, I go to church on Sundays, where one of the most dynamic preacher I've ever heard teaches; I teach my kids about God, I pray with them, I even pray (mostly plead) on my own, but I don't live daily by faith. My wife and I have had our share of tragic happenings, from medical things and deaths in the family to financial and job related trials, but our prayers and requests for God's help and guidance are far and few between. We don't live in faith. We don't live as though we understand our purpose for existence.
I am a huge failure. I don't take responsibility for my wife's spiritual maturity as I should. I should be leading this family into meaningful, deep, real, solid relationships with God. Instead, I'm the one that is too angry and frustrated at the outcome of my life this far to be a positive force in this family. As someone who was raised in the church, with lots of access to the Bible and teachers and examples of God-pleasing people, I should lovingly lead my wife and kids into God's light and grace. I have the chance to show them God's grace and love, and that our purpose is to enjoy glorifying Him. But I'm selfish, frustrated, sinful, and horrible. I don't bring God glory with my own life, so how can I teach my family to do the same? After
Knowledge is nothing without actions. Just like James 2:19 says "even the demons believe - and shudder". It's not knowledge of God that saves. It takes faith in our need for Jesus. We must give up self control. We MUST realize we can never be good enough on our own. Apart from God, we are nothing. Our purpose is to glorify God, who is the Creator of all things. He gave us free will, and then a Savior to save us from ourselves. Think of it like this: we are called to go out into the world and reveal God to those we meet. But if we don't know God ourselves, how can we share Him with others? I need to wake up and live this knowledge. I am nothing apart from God. I deserve eternal damnation because of my sins. And without God's Son, Jesus, that's where I'd be headed (HELL). But by the grace of God, I am saved from these sins by the perfect lamb, sacrificed for me. Now I have only one reason to exist: I MUST GLORIFY GOD!
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