a beautiful mess

“Behold! All things have become new.” – II Corinthians 5.17

“We will overcome / by the blood of the Lamb / and the word of our testimony” – Jon Egan & Desperation Band

A beautiful mess, indeed. This is how I have come to see the hopes and dreams of GOD being fulfilled: flowers pushing through the dirt, ugly things being made pretty, the kingdom of heaven given over to the poor, creativity and imagination defeating violence and war, and the beautiful collision when the depravity of man collides with the divinity of GOD: it all makes for an absolutely beautiful mess. I am discovering more and more what it is to be a wounded healer; a generous thief.

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name. Justin Heap. Despite popular belief among Customer Service Representatives living in Columbia or South Florida, it is not “Heat” but “Heap”.

family. Much like much of the ark: we now go by two-by-two! That is to say, Trisha and I were married on June 7th, 2003 and are now blessed beyond all get out with a riotous, incredible little guy, Owen (2008)  and his new little sister, Miss Glamorous, or as the birth certificate reflects, Olivia (2009) – they are seventeen short months apart :]

interests. Jewish history, Koine Greek, beanie hats, sharpies, quotes, conversations, symbols, triathlons, graphic design, fountain pens, Take Away shows, Moleskine Journals, vintage cool stuff, acoustic guitar, songwriting and poetry slamming and the like.

passions. the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven, the clarity of the gospel of Jesus of Nazareth, and the diversity of the local church.

hometown. Albion, MI via Bremerhaven, Germany.

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last updated: april 2010

three currently most played albums. Beautiful Things, Gungor; Sigh No More, Mumford & Sons; Awakening, Passion

items always in the man bag. TNIV Bible, quote journal, conversation journal, Greek New Testament, pens & highlighters, iHeap, gaff tape.

four items currently being read. The Source, James Michner; The Normal Christian Life, Watchman Nee; The Contributer, April Edition, Nashville Homeless Newspaper; The Disciple Project.

now most commonly ordered at sbux. Iced Double Tall Dark Cherry & Vanilla Mocha

tv shows i am engaging. Lost, Flash Forward, Lost, Lost and…Lost.