Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
A Word
7 Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. 8 But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
9 God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.
1 John 4:7-9
9 God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.
1 John 4:7-9
Sunday, May 16, 2010
God is God
God has chosen to heal this man on the other side of Heaven, but what an amazing story he shares on this video...
The Story of Zac Smith from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.
The Story of Zac Smith from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Food Allergy Awareness Week
This past week has been Food Allergy Awareness Week and I've been in Dallas with very limited internet, otherwise I would have posted before the week ended :-)
Funny thing is, I'm sitting in the Lobby of Prestonwood Baptist Church writing this while the final session of the Dynamic Church Conference is taking place ... because for the final snack of the conference popcorn was the choice, which means I need to stay far, far away. But, its given me an opportunity to share a couple things I hope you will find helpful when around anyone with any type of food allergy.
1. Know them for WHO they are
Often, when meeting new people, I find that my food allergy becomes the subject, not who I am. Get to know the person and if they want to share about it, talk ... but if they don't that's ok too. Get to know THEM, not the allergy.
2. Realize that they CAN eat
One of my biggest pet peeves ... "You can't eat ANYTHING!" ACTUALLY, I can make almost anything and it probably is better than what you eat ... at least its healthier than processed foods. You just have to know the brands. Simply because one brand of spaghetti sauce contains the allergen, doesn't mean that all brands of spaghetti sauce contain it.
3. Be FLEXIBLE
It's hard enough to speak up and say "I can't eat there" or "I can't go in there", so when it does ... just say ok and move on. Help select places to eat, but don't be frustrated when menus have to be checked, etc
4. "It's a SECRET"
Those three words are the MOST frustrating three words that can be heard when attempting to gather ingredient information. What's really more important ... a secret recipe or someone's life? Realize that the person asking who has a food allergy doesn't want to copy your recipe ... they want to enjoy your recipe!
5. Show you CARE
The best way to show someone you care who has a food allergy is to get to know them and not make a big deal about the allergy. One of the best ways to do this is to learn how to read food labels and take the initiavtive and the time to do so. Invite them over for dinner and let them know you'll be serving "safe" foods. Offer ingredient listings the first few times to make sure you're getting it and let them know that they can trust you to serve allergy-friendly foods.
If you'd like to learn more about food allergies and support the millions of americans affected by them check out this website: www.foodallergy.org
Funny thing is, I'm sitting in the Lobby of Prestonwood Baptist Church writing this while the final session of the Dynamic Church Conference is taking place ... because for the final snack of the conference popcorn was the choice, which means I need to stay far, far away. But, its given me an opportunity to share a couple things I hope you will find helpful when around anyone with any type of food allergy.
1. Know them for WHO they are
Often, when meeting new people, I find that my food allergy becomes the subject, not who I am. Get to know the person and if they want to share about it, talk ... but if they don't that's ok too. Get to know THEM, not the allergy.
2. Realize that they CAN eat
One of my biggest pet peeves ... "You can't eat ANYTHING!" ACTUALLY, I can make almost anything and it probably is better than what you eat ... at least its healthier than processed foods. You just have to know the brands. Simply because one brand of spaghetti sauce contains the allergen, doesn't mean that all brands of spaghetti sauce contain it.
3. Be FLEXIBLE
It's hard enough to speak up and say "I can't eat there" or "I can't go in there", so when it does ... just say ok and move on. Help select places to eat, but don't be frustrated when menus have to be checked, etc
4. "It's a SECRET"
Those three words are the MOST frustrating three words that can be heard when attempting to gather ingredient information. What's really more important ... a secret recipe or someone's life? Realize that the person asking who has a food allergy doesn't want to copy your recipe ... they want to enjoy your recipe!
5. Show you CARE
The best way to show someone you care who has a food allergy is to get to know them and not make a big deal about the allergy. One of the best ways to do this is to learn how to read food labels and take the initiavtive and the time to do so. Invite them over for dinner and let them know you'll be serving "safe" foods. Offer ingredient listings the first few times to make sure you're getting it and let them know that they can trust you to serve allergy-friendly foods.
If you'd like to learn more about food allergies and support the millions of americans affected by them check out this website: www.foodallergy.org
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The Church World...
Here's a funny video Northpoint did on church...
"Sunday's Coming" Movie Trailer from North Point Media on Vimeo.
"Sunday's Coming" Movie Trailer from North Point Media on Vimeo.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Introducing...
For awhile now, I've wanted a dog, but there's only one type of dog I've wanted. You see, I've watched a TON of different types of dogs, so I know all the types I DON'T want, but there has been one type I've wanted for a very long time ... an English Bulldog.
Now, they're very very expensive so there was no way I was ever going to buy one, but this past week an opportunity presented itself to get an adult dog (already housebroken!), from a good home ... the situation could not have been better ... so I'd like to introduce to you my English Bulldog, who is currently snoring beside me :-) Currently, her name is Deja (day-sha) ... but I may be changing it - I'd love to heard your suggestions :-)
Now, they're very very expensive so there was no way I was ever going to buy one, but this past week an opportunity presented itself to get an adult dog (already housebroken!), from a good home ... the situation could not have been better ... so I'd like to introduce to you my English Bulldog, who is currently snoring beside me :-) Currently, her name is Deja (day-sha) ... but I may be changing it - I'd love to heard your suggestions :-)
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Life
Friday, May 7, 2010
Nasville
Looking for ways to help the flood victims in Nashville?
Check out this website it includes great information on what you can do with your time, money, supplies ... even the internet!
Check out this website it includes great information on what you can do with your time, money, supplies ... even the internet!
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Life,
Service Projects
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
May
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month. You might remember that in the past I've posted about Kate McRae and her family, friends of some of my friends who live in Phoenix. Would you pray for her and her family as they finish up radiation treatments and begin to find out what lies ahead in their journey?
You can follow Kate's Story here ... www.caringbridge.org/visit/mcraekate
You can follow Kate's Story here ... www.caringbridge.org/visit/mcraekate
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Life
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Orange 2010
Kudos to the reThink team at Northpoint for providing the Orange Conference online this year!
If you're interested in hearing some of the top speakers in the country go to...
www.makingoforange.com
for live streaming of the conference!
If you're interested in hearing some of the top speakers in the country go to...
www.makingoforange.com
for live streaming of the conference!
Labels:
Ministry
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The Past 8 Weeks
For those of you who don't know, the past 8 weeks have been some of the busiest most amazing weeks of my life! It all began the last weekend of Februray when we did this and has continued in a way that only God could carry on. We've seen this and these and even a marching band. Ultimately though, I've witnessed changed life after changed life.
This past weekend we welcomed more than one thousand kiddos through the doors and thousands more adults. The last eight weeks have been nothing short of experiencing God in a constant way.
Yet, through it all God has been working on me. Its a work that isn't finished, but that seriously began last fall when I transitioned from overseeing 3-5's to 0-5's ... a transition I was ready for, but that would have never done on my own ... God knew that. I enjoy having the control, knowing exactly what's going to happen and how it's going to happen. Knowing that rooms are well covered for weekends and that everyone knows exactly what to do, but that's what God has been working on me about. And in a lot of ways He's taken all control away. It's hard to grow quickly and stay in complete control. But, that's ok, because its really not me who needs the control ... it's God.
So, for all of us control freaks leading ministries, families, lives ... take my advice ... just let God have the control ... its so much easier that way :-)
And with that, I'm going to get back on the blogging train ... sharing thoughts and life ... instead of trying to control what's happening :-)
This past weekend we welcomed more than one thousand kiddos through the doors and thousands more adults. The last eight weeks have been nothing short of experiencing God in a constant way.
Yet, through it all God has been working on me. Its a work that isn't finished, but that seriously began last fall when I transitioned from overseeing 3-5's to 0-5's ... a transition I was ready for, but that would have never done on my own ... God knew that. I enjoy having the control, knowing exactly what's going to happen and how it's going to happen. Knowing that rooms are well covered for weekends and that everyone knows exactly what to do, but that's what God has been working on me about. And in a lot of ways He's taken all control away. It's hard to grow quickly and stay in complete control. But, that's ok, because its really not me who needs the control ... it's God.
So, for all of us control freaks leading ministries, families, lives ... take my advice ... just let God have the control ... its so much easier that way :-)
And with that, I'm going to get back on the blogging train ... sharing thoughts and life ... instead of trying to control what's happening :-)
Labels:
Life,
Ministry,
Never Letting Go,
Studio 6.7
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
My Church
This past weekend was powerful ... not that the last six or so haven't been. So, maybe the better way to put it is that this past weekend was extra powerful. Yet, I don't know that it was actually what happened in the service that struck me as one of the most powerful parts ... its actually what will happen next week and the weeks to come.
Before reading on, do me a favor and watch this. Don't just be overcome by the power of the moment, but ask yourself what your response would be if that was your friend, your small group leader, your child's sunday school teacher walking across the stage...
...and that is one thing that I LOVE about my church. More than 40 people told their story on stage last weekend ... they didn't think twice about people's reactions to their story, they knew that their story is part of God's story, so they proudly walked across the stage last weekend to exclaim what God has done!
And this weekend ... they won't be outcast, but will instead be loved and embraced by their friends and others they may not know as we rejoice together over the work that God is doing. I don't know about you, but I think it takes a lot of courage to do that, but thankfully I've found a place where you can be exactly who you are and you'll be loved just because God loves you.
Before reading on, do me a favor and watch this. Don't just be overcome by the power of the moment, but ask yourself what your response would be if that was your friend, your small group leader, your child's sunday school teacher walking across the stage...
...and that is one thing that I LOVE about my church. More than 40 people told their story on stage last weekend ... they didn't think twice about people's reactions to their story, they knew that their story is part of God's story, so they proudly walked across the stage last weekend to exclaim what God has done!
And this weekend ... they won't be outcast, but will instead be loved and embraced by their friends and others they may not know as we rejoice together over the work that God is doing. I don't know about you, but I think it takes a lot of courage to do that, but thankfully I've found a place where you can be exactly who you are and you'll be loved just because God loves you.
Labels:
Bible,
Life,
Ministry,
Monster Suits,
Never Letting Go
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
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