Sorry for being inactive to the three people who actually read my blog. Well, heres my first update since November.

I have a Twitter! http://twitter.com/phoenixpwns

Follow me if you wish to. Also, I’ll be trying to update my blog regularly from now on so people will actually read it.

Wanna play Halo 3 with HCG?  Every Saturday at 8pm Central send a message or friends request to SOG Froobin or Twispby and tell them you want to play.  The games are invite only so please make sure you give the guys a heads up so they can get you in the room.

 

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One of the members on Hardcore Christian Gamer Association wrote this. Please read it and share it with your friends. 

Read It Here Too

It’s 9:00 in the evening. Jesus and his twelve closest friends walk through the door of their hostel fatigued and drenched from the rain, yet content. They feel happy to have spread the word of God to so many people today but their minds still stray to the pain, sick, and evil that they have witnessed. They talk quietly among themselves as they make their way down the long corridor that leads to the rec room. They breathe a simultaneous sigh of relief as they round the corner and realize there are only a few other residents in the room; they sit down comfortably along the large sectional sofa that faces the entertainment center.

Jesus picks up the remote and begins flicking through the channels: a news station highlights war and famine in third world countries; a drama makes light of the main characters’ adulterous affairs; a comedy finds it necessary to curse and make vulgar suggestions in every line of dialogue in order to provoke laughs. With a grimace, He sets it back down. Was there no way for He and His friends to enjoy a laid back evening together without being bombarded with all the issues that they had dealt with all day? Just as the group prepares to separate for the night – some may read, others may play cards, and still others may head downstairs to the small gym – Jesus spots a video game console tucked beside the television.

 

“Wait,” He begins with a grin as the others slowly start to saunter away. “I have an idea”.

If Jesus had lived in our times instead of his own, just how unlikely is the above situation? Is it at all possible? Would Jesus be a gamer? I’d like to think he would.

Jesus is the Son of God, but He is also human. And as a human, he would have needed downtime just like the rest of us – maybe even more. As we see something that breaks our hearts, it must have been even more heartbreaking for Him because His love is so much stronger than ours. As we feel exhausted or overwhelmed with our daily lives, He must have felt even more pressure knowing that the fate of our souls lay in His hands. He would have had ways to unwind, relax, and enjoy Himself like any other human. Do we really expect that His entire life was spent only doing His work, with never a single second to spare? We shouldn’t! The Bible tells us that Jesus grew to manhood like any other boy would have. He would have enjoyed fun and games as much as any other person.

If video games had been available to Him, why wouldn’t He play them? I’m not saying that He would have been obsessed with them – running to His dark basement every chance He could get to escape reality and jump into the virtual world, as Mary sighed and wished He would go outside and get a little more fresh air – but if He had grown up in our time, they would have been a common (and FUN!) way to relax and play with friends. Jesus wasn’t a typical, old school prophet; He was a radical leader. He wasn’t just “with” the times, He was ahead of them. Not only would He have enjoyed the new video game media, He would have used it to His advantage.

Obviously Jesus wouldn’t have played just any game; He would have some serious standards. Games that promote and endorse evil or immorality would certainly have been out of the question, but He would still have other options. From the classics like Super Mario Bros. to contemporary Good vs. Evil battles, He would have had plenty to play. And think of how amazing He would have been! One minute He could be gracefully out-dancing His peers on DDR, and the next they would be staring in awe as He walked across the lake in Wii Golf to complete a shortcut that earned him a double birdie.

When it came to war or MMORPGs, He would be unmatched; His wisdom and patience beyond that of any other human would just be the beginning. Who would dare challenge the clan who has a Leader so incredibly powerful, and so incredibly devoted that He would die for any one of His comrades? I’d say after the tenth time of losing to said clan – who refuse to brag even after they defeat you more easily than you ever thought possible, and who has a Leader that only offers mercy and a chance to join them instead – you’d be thinking Who is this Jesus? And how does He have such serious pwnage?

I could go on about my theories on how Jesus would game, but the bottom line is that He would game. He would game because He’s human, and humans generally enjoy gaming downtime. He would game to be part of such an important and powerful media in order to reach others. But most of all He would game because He’s fun, and He likes to have fun with His children.

But since Jesus doesn’t game, we should remember that we are His ambassadors in that virtual world. We represent Him every time we turn on our consoles and others are there to witness. So let’s pwn with class and make Him proud while we play.

 

Hey guys! I listen to a great podcast called “The Hardcore Christian Gamer Podcast”. Its a really awesome podcast and if you dont listen to it, you should really check it out on iTunes or their website which is http://christian-gaming.com/. Also if you can, please nominate/vote for them in the Podcast Awards at http://podcastawards.com/.

Thanks,
Phoenix

I ran across this song (and by ran across I mean one of my clan members told me) a few weeks ago. Listen or if you arent gifted in the ability to understand hardcore music listen and read the lyrics or just read the lyrics to this song.

I am the last of a dying breed
the Spartans; built to fight and born to lead
we will destroy the covenant and make them bleed
Cortana lead me through your eyes I will see

Heading off to the halo rings
finding out that earth is the final key
destroying the flood for all eternity
killing brutes, jackals, grunts, and covenant elites

I am the master chief
no one can mess with me
saving the world from catastrophe
unleashin’ BXR’s and killing sprees

let’s start a match, Team Slayer on Lockout
battle rifles blazin’, you’re gonna get knocked out
turn the corner, and im’a stick you right in da’ grill
gettin’ no scoped beat down, I’m one in a mill’

HEADSHOT!

unstoppable

team skirmish CTF on Zanzibar,
capturing flags, gettin’ my battle scars
time to defend, I’m bustin’ heads with my shotgun
second round secured, another battle won

I am the MASTER CHIEF
no one can MESS WITH ME
saving the world from caTASTROPHE
unstoppables and KILLING SPREES

I’m doing a fundraiser for Texas Children’s Cancer Center at Texas Children’s Hospital. I am going to attempt to play my xbox 360 for 24 Hours straight, no breaks (only to use  the bathroom). I need your help to raise at least $96.00. You can donate on my page (the link is at the bottom) or you can help support me by jumping on Xbox Live October 18th and playing with me (Gamertag is SOG Phoenix). You can also pray for me. Thanks for your support.

Thanks,
Glenn

My Page

I just watched his speech on TV and I must say I am very impressed. I really wish he were running instead of McCain.

Artist: War of Ages [War of Ages Myspace]
Album: Arise and Conquer
Label: Facedown Records [Website]
Genre: Christian Metal/Hardocre

Summary:

            Well, I have always been a big fan of War of Ages. They, honestly, are one of the best metal/hardcore bands out there, Christian and secular wise. This album is much improved from their older ones. The guitar riffs and breakdown are fantastic. I have alot of fun listening to this album. Check them out on myspace. They have three songs from the new album on there and you can always preview the songs off of iTunes.

My good friend Dane made this and I just thought it was so good that I’d have to share it with those 2 or 3 people who actually read my blog. (BTW, if you didnt know Left4Dead is a new game coming out that is going to be awesome!)

You can also visit Dane’s blog. It is “Thought Download” in the Blogroll.