The Beast has been Unleashed June 3, 2008
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Everyone take a breather. After this past Sunday with the four videos and grand opening of Narrow Gate, I need to take a power nap. Make that a power nap times two. Speaking of napping, don’t blink an eye because Narrow Gate’s website is heading towards a change of astronomic proportions.
Its been rumored that the Uber-tern and John are now in cahoots with a web graphic designer, computer programmer, AND a top-notch web developer. The show has just started my fellow adventurers, and with friends on our side that rivals the Care Bears stare, the sky is the limit.
Oh and before you head out to tackle the rest of your day: we’re getting a new Narrow Gate staffer within the week!! Krysta E. is jumping on the band wagon of all band wagons. She’ll be posting on the blog as soon as her immigration papers go through and the INS clears her for residency.
More this summer starting up once class is out, including a weekly Bible study for guys and girls. If you play your cards right, there might even be a video or two about it. In the mean time, check out the current videos on youtube!
Top Burrito places… May 31, 2008
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I’m not sure when Zagat’s is going to start rating “Burrito places,” but they need to. I could not agree more with their Burger joint places… but all this is really in response to the fact that I am sick of people asking me to go to Moe’s. Seriously, their Burritos are not good. Which is why I have decided to make public the Fontanella Five of Burrito places.
1.Chipotle – Has phenomenal Guacamole, but is seriously behind Baja in their Salsa department. Which totally makes no sense. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that you have to pay like $1.50 to get a scoop on your burrito, heaven forbid if you want to get chips with a side of Guac.
2.Baja Fresh – Their meat is definitely not as good as Chipotle, but is cost efficient and has legit chips a plenty.
Seriously, past # 3 there is no reason to even suggest that we go to one of these burrito places. I’m going to leave #3 blank for the places like Don Pablo’s and On The Border and Rio Grande where ya gots ta pay $10 bucks for the same burrito
5. So why even go to California Tortilla, which is really just California Burrito. There “we can put anything in to a tortilla” attitude scares me because the stuff comes out not tasting like anything which is why they offer so many hot sauces… Swing and a miss, I hate hot sauce.
5. In conclusion, I’d like to thank Moe’s for making the most bland cheese queso ever invented, the always stale tasting chips (even straight out of the oven) and the least amount of avocados that could fit in to a serving a guacamole, which sucks because if you are not a guac fan, the basic recipe for GOOD GUAC is to slam as much avocado in a blender as you can. OH I forgot, the burritos are just ok.
Peace n00bs
Super Studly Stupendous Sunday May 29, 2008
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This is it, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The highly anticipated, critically acclaimed, and prophesied grand opening of the Narrow Gate! Can you believe it? Just a few days ago Narrow Gate was a sesame size child in its mother’s womb. Too graphic? I digress….
This Sunday you can expect TONS of videos. The two primary ingredients for this Sunday’s feast: Compassion International and Narrow Gate. We’ll be introducing the two children that Narrow Gate is sponsoring through Compassion. Their pictures and profiles will be available shortly on this website. You’ll also be able to contribute here, letters that will be sent monthly to the children.
The scriptural basis and vision behind Narrow Gate will be introduced through various videos that you can be sure will roxxor. The videos will also include a recap of the successful laser tag adventure at Crash this past Wednesday. It was sweeeeet.
A.K.A , don’t miss out on this monster event. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you might even wet your pants, so bring your Huggies with you! This site is about to change pretty soon too. There are things in motion that cannot be described with mere words. New this, new that, improved everything. For real, expect an overhaul of this blog and much much more in the next week (or two).
See you all soon!
Tag, you’re it! May 28, 2008
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Tonight, tonight, wont’ be just any night! Narrow Gate is hosting its last mid-week meeting of “Crash”. We are meeting at Shadowland in Chantilly for a fun time of laser tag. The full details can be found on this website under the “events” tab seen at the top of your screen. Now if you could please fasten your seat-belts and note the nearest exit to you, we’ll go over some laser tag facts.
Courtesy of Dwight Shrute:
FACT! – Laser is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
FACT! – Laser tag does not actually involve the use of real lasers, rather infrared light is used.
FACT! – The first known toy to use infrared light and a corresponding sensor was manufactured and marketed in 1979 as the Star Trek Electronic Phaser Guns set.
FACT! – In November 1999, the world’s current largest indoor laser tag arena was built in Mesa, Arizona.
FACT! – A visible laser combined with theatrical fog typically provide the visual effect of firing, while having no actual role in transmitting the fire signal.
Calling all Soulja’s of Christ May 28, 2008
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“Sir, yes sir!” Oorah! It’s the Uber-tern back again for another exciting episode of “Enter by the Narrow Gate.” This being the day (after the day) after Memorial Day, and its better late than never. We wanted to send a big shout out to all the past, present, and future servicemen of our country. The country is indebted to you all and appreciates the service you’ve graciously given us.
I can’t help but be reminded every year of Paul’s words in his second letter to Timothy on this day set aside for soldiers of our country. Paul writes, “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs – he wants to please his commanding officer.” (2 Tim 2:3-4 NIV)
“Fire in the hole!” Well not quite like that I suppose, but do you get Paul’s point? What is he saying? Paul is relating us as Christ followers, to soldiers in an army. He first says not to get involved with civilian affairs. Civilian affairs? Whosy whatsy? Think of it this way, if you’re a solider in a foreign land and you have been assigned to stay at watch on a post, would you head over to the local Starbucks and pick up a grande chai latte extra foam? I think not! Not only would you not be doing your duty and discharged, but also you should have gone with the caramel frappuccino.
Soldiers are focused on the goal and aren’t being sidetracked by the world around them. So what is the goal then? Funny you should ask, Paul goes on to make his second point that the soldier’s goal is to please his commanding officer. As Christ followers who is our commanding officer? Anyone…anyone? Bueller? Well, here is the perfect time for your Sunday school answer that can be used to fit nearly any question posed. Jesus! Yayyy kids, its like one of those mad-libs where you fill in Jesus for every blank. Super job class, A+ for the day.
Well, what about it? Have you enlisted yet? What civilian affairs are you being involved in that is keeping you from pleasing our commanding officer? Maybe its that late night show which bogs your brain down with sexual innuendos, or maybe its going to a party and just “socially” drinking so you can fit in, or maybe its that unhealthy experimenting relationship with your boy toy/ girlfriend. Its not easy to resist those things, by no means! But, we are called to enter by the narrow gate. God’s way or the world’s way, there is no in between. Fall in solider!
