separation through insulation

hey guys, i think this blog idea is stupendous! i miss ARISE, but i'm not really that sad b/c i know we are all doing God's work, and that's all that matters, even more importantly than seeing e/o before Heaven. just wanted to share something i've been thinking about ever since GYC. randy skeete talked about separation from the world. it was SUPER potent! (check out his sermons on audioverse.org) what i'm saying is, i've REALLY been convicted of the importance of separating myself from the world's influence as a Seventh-day Adventist. that doesn't mean we should become super-ultra-conservative and live in isolated communities out in the woods, but it does mean that we need to accomplish godly life in Christ through a way deeper dedication to the Word. i've been feeling like i need to get a lot more serious w/ God for a while now, and i know the only reason to do that is through His Bible. it's not through nice music, or good books, or sublime sermons (even though all those things are great), but ONLY through the Word of God. for real guys, let's keep e/o accountable to the Word. that's the only map we have for our times. if you'll help me with my commitment to read and study it more i would really appreciate it too.

Revelation 2:10-
"Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life."