He is Real.

I John 2:27
27 As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.

I'm back from FSU orientation and I definitely learned so much about campus (life) and I'm excited to start classes on June 28. Nonetheless, it's been a long few days.

Have you ever experienced something moving and at least a little part of what you learned is left within you? That happens to me so much. Most recently, on Tuesday night at FSU there was an incredible presentation during orientation by Curtis Zimmerman. He is a speaker, comedian, and author. He does fire eating, miming, juggling, and can make everyone look foolish in the classic game of "Simon Says."

There are several things that I learned from Curtis while being entertained:
- You become successful from all of your failures.
- If you say you CAN do something, it's that much easier to actually succeed.
- Be the director of your life.
- Write a new script. That is, take risks. Focus on new scripts, don't just reminisce on the old ones (example: switch things up instead of saying "good" every time someone asks "How are you?"
- Cast your show wisely and eliminate those who drag you and bring you down in life.
- Be a responsible leader and be open for change.
- How to juggle!
- That it is possible to feel nauseated from laughing so much!
There is no doubt in my mind that Curtis inspired many students to "live the dream."

Meantime, as we transform into ever-growing Christians, we are always cleansed and purified by something that stays within us: the Holy Spirit. As I mentioned last week, we are filled with the Holy Spirit many times. It's a feeling that we sometimes ignore or sometimes seek.

The book of John refers to the Holy Spirit experience as "anointing." The Holy Spirit helps us to decipher, better comprehend, and hear God's will for our lives. It also helps us to live in the midst of the truth. We can be seen as Jesus when we live out the truth of life and realize that God is with us.

Curtis Zimmerman, said something like: "Even though a resumé got you to where you are today, it's not about the resume, but rather the real-sumé. The real-sumé is who you are on the inside, not the outside."