Saturday, March 31, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Just a Loud Noise??
I don't want this verse to describe my life:
Pharaoh king of Egypt is only a loud noise; he has missed his opportunity. (Jeremiah 46:17)
This helps confirm to me that God has called me to Acworth. I do not wish to be reduced to only a loud noise. I desire to chase the dreams that God has given me. It is huge. It is scary. It is a God-sized dream. If He doesn't come through, we're sunk. There is no plan B. But I know my God good enough to know that where He calls, He provides. For that reason, I can agree with Howard Schultz. I want to share with you a quote from his book, Pour Your Heart Into It. This is the account of his opportunity to purchase a small coffee chain called Starbucks. Check this out, it describes the thoughts rolling around in my head:
If I don't seize the opportunity, if I don't step out of my comfort zone and risk it all, if I let too much time tick on, my moment will pass. I knew that if I didn't take advantage of this opportunity, I would replay it in my mind for my whole life, wondering: What if? ~ Howard Schultz via Mark Batterson
Pharaoh king of Egypt is only a loud noise; he has missed his opportunity. (Jeremiah 46:17)
This helps confirm to me that God has called me to Acworth. I do not wish to be reduced to only a loud noise. I desire to chase the dreams that God has given me. It is huge. It is scary. It is a God-sized dream. If He doesn't come through, we're sunk. There is no plan B. But I know my God good enough to know that where He calls, He provides. For that reason, I can agree with Howard Schultz. I want to share with you a quote from his book, Pour Your Heart Into It. This is the account of his opportunity to purchase a small coffee chain called Starbucks. Check this out, it describes the thoughts rolling around in my head:
If I don't seize the opportunity, if I don't step out of my comfort zone and risk it all, if I let too much time tick on, my moment will pass. I knew that if I didn't take advantage of this opportunity, I would replay it in my mind for my whole life, wondering: What if? ~ Howard Schultz via Mark Batterson
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Craziness...
3 unexpected meetings + 3 1/2 hours of hospital visits = not much time for posting...
it has been a really crazy day... tonight i have my fantasy baseball draft and Clemson plays in the finals of the NIT...should be a fun night...
check back soon for a very interesting post...
it has been a really crazy day... tonight i have my fantasy baseball draft and Clemson plays in the finals of the NIT...should be a fun night...
check back soon for a very interesting post...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Wednesday...
I am really excited because it is Wednesday. I love Wednesdays because I get to hang out with some of the most incredible Middle Schoolers on the planet.
I especially want the next few weeks to be awesome, especially after I had to announce to them that my family is leaving. We only have limited time together and I plan to make the most of it!! I love you guys and can't wait to spend some time with you. Let's make these next few weeks incredible!
I especially want the next few weeks to be awesome, especially after I had to announce to them that my family is leaving. We only have limited time together and I plan to make the most of it!! I love you guys and can't wait to spend some time with you. Let's make these next few weeks incredible!
I just don't know what to say...
He can't sing. He looks ridiculous. He must go home tonight or I might just throw my remote through my TV.
Tigers headed to NIT Finals...
After getting by Air Force, Clemson will play West Virginia for the NIT Championship. Let's go Tigers!
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Random Thoughts....
At least once a week, I like to create a random list of things running through my head. Here we go:
1. Words cannot express how sad I am about leaving Crosspointe. It is going to be a difficult month!
2. God is teaching me A LOT lately!
3. In case you are wondering, I am cheering for Georgetown in the Final Four. I picked them to win it all. Let's go Hoyas!!
4. I am glad that everyone finally knows about us leaving. It is a relief to be able to talk openly about it.
5. I am pretty sure Acie Law's(Texas A&M) dad is Snoop Dogg.
6. Is there anything better in sports than March Madness?
7. It be Ohio St. and FL for the Nat'l Championship. That would be strange since those teams just played in the football Nat'l Championship.
8. Last Wednesday was one of the hardest days of my entire life.
9. I forgot to mention this last week but I finally got a Wii. It is amazing! Video gaming just went to a whole new level!
10. My family is amazing! I love them like crazy!!
11. I really hope that Clemson wins the NIT. I know it is just the NIT, but it is a start!
12. I have way more questions than answers about the upcoming months in my life.
13. To be really honest, I am excited/scared/sad all at the same time.
14. My fantasy baseball draft is this week.
15. "Most God ordained dreams die because we aren't willing to something that seems illogical." ~ Mark Batterson
I'm going to crash. This should be a busy week. I'm out!
1. Words cannot express how sad I am about leaving Crosspointe. It is going to be a difficult month!
2. God is teaching me A LOT lately!
3. In case you are wondering, I am cheering for Georgetown in the Final Four. I picked them to win it all. Let's go Hoyas!!
4. I am glad that everyone finally knows about us leaving. It is a relief to be able to talk openly about it.
5. I am pretty sure Acie Law's(Texas A&M) dad is Snoop Dogg.
6. Is there anything better in sports than March Madness?
7. It be Ohio St. and FL for the Nat'l Championship. That would be strange since those teams just played in the football Nat'l Championship.
8. Last Wednesday was one of the hardest days of my entire life.
9. I forgot to mention this last week but I finally got a Wii. It is amazing! Video gaming just went to a whole new level!
10. My family is amazing! I love them like crazy!!
11. I really hope that Clemson wins the NIT. I know it is just the NIT, but it is a start!
12. I have way more questions than answers about the upcoming months in my life.
13. To be really honest, I am excited/scared/sad all at the same time.
14. My fantasy baseball draft is this week.
15. "Most God ordained dreams die because we aren't willing to something that seems illogical." ~ Mark Batterson
I'm going to crash. This should be a busy week. I'm out!
Friday, March 23, 2007
Still can't believe it...
It is so hard for me to believe that this time is here. I knew it was coming and I even thought I was prepared for it. It is still the hardest thing that I have ever done. Thanks so much for all the calls, cards, emails, etc. It has been so encouraging! Joni and I love you guys more than you could ever imagine!
I am excited because Joni and I are going out tonight. We really need some time away because this week has been emotionally draining.
I am excited because Joni and I are going out tonight. We really need some time away because this week has been emotionally draining.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it...
Before you read this, I want you to know that this will be the longest post you will ever read from me. However, I wanted to share my heart and what is going on in the life of my family. So, here is the HUGE announcement:
About two years ago, God began to place an idea and a dream in the hearts and minds of JR Lee and myself. At first, it was nothing more than that. Just a thought and a dream. As time moved on, we began to think about and pray about it more and more. Both of us had opportunities to go different places that would be appealing to any Student Pastor but every time, God said no. This was instrumental in the process by helping us to seek what God’s plan was for us long term.
God began to confirm in our hearts that his plan for us was to plant a new church. This was hard for us to believe because neither of us had ever started a church or served in any other capacity than student ministry. We both love student ministry and really cannot imagine doing anything else. However we know that God has called JR to be the Lead Pastor and me to serve as the Associate Pastor. We began to meet and discuss this calling on our lives with Pastor Steve and Perry. They were 100% supportive.
One of the big questions that we had was where. At first, we felt that God was calling us to Greenville, SC. We felt that way for more than a year. However, within 3 days, all of the doors there were slammed shut. Within that same time period, God began to open new doors in Acworth, GA. I really feel that the opportunity in Greenville presented itself so that God could move me out of my comfort zone. It was easy for me to say that I would go to Greenville because it is my hometown and all of our family lives there. However, I knew that it was God’s plan for us to make the move to Acworth, which is 30 minutes north of Atlanta.
The next question was when. As we have prayed through this process, this has been the toughest part. We had originally planned to leave in January. We were hoping that Crosspointe would have a pastor by then. We were hoping for a new Pastor because we knew that would be a better time for us to leave. Needless to say, that didn’t happen. God has confirmed to us that the time is now. This dream and vision has consumed us. It is all we think about. It is all we dream about. It keeps us awake at night.
Therefore, we announced to the students last night that we are resigning our positions here at Crosspointe to follow this dream that the Lord has given us. We will announce to the church on Sunday. We will be at the church through April 29. We desire to help with the transition to ensure that ministry continues in both the High School and Middle School Ministries. After spending 7 years of my life here, I care deeply about what happens to the Middle School Ministry after I am gone.
There are tons of emotions running through my head today.
-I am excited about the future. God is going to do something so big that it is going to blow our minds. I constantly dream about what it is going to be like in a year, 3 years, 5 years, etc.
-I am scared to death. Where is the funding for this plant going to come from? Is my house going to sell quick enough? Is my family going to have food to eat? Are the students at Crosspointe going to be ok? Am I going to be able to function in a role that I have never served in before?
-I am deeply saddened. Crosspointe has been my life for 7 years. Some of my best friends in the entire world are here. The greatest Middle and High School students in the world live here. I am going to miss them all. It is going to be really hard to leave here. That's all I will say about that right now because the tears will start to flow.
Obviously, we are learning more and more about trusting God. I am learning more and more that He is sovereign and trustworthy. I still have a long way to go!
What can you do? Pray, Pray, Pray. To quote the great theologian MC Hammer, “You got to pray just to make it today!”
Look for more information and thoughts about this whole process on a daily basis. I am so excited that I can now write about this because I want you to know my heart and the journey that God is taking us on.
About two years ago, God began to place an idea and a dream in the hearts and minds of JR Lee and myself. At first, it was nothing more than that. Just a thought and a dream. As time moved on, we began to think about and pray about it more and more. Both of us had opportunities to go different places that would be appealing to any Student Pastor but every time, God said no. This was instrumental in the process by helping us to seek what God’s plan was for us long term.
God began to confirm in our hearts that his plan for us was to plant a new church. This was hard for us to believe because neither of us had ever started a church or served in any other capacity than student ministry. We both love student ministry and really cannot imagine doing anything else. However we know that God has called JR to be the Lead Pastor and me to serve as the Associate Pastor. We began to meet and discuss this calling on our lives with Pastor Steve and Perry. They were 100% supportive.
One of the big questions that we had was where. At first, we felt that God was calling us to Greenville, SC. We felt that way for more than a year. However, within 3 days, all of the doors there were slammed shut. Within that same time period, God began to open new doors in Acworth, GA. I really feel that the opportunity in Greenville presented itself so that God could move me out of my comfort zone. It was easy for me to say that I would go to Greenville because it is my hometown and all of our family lives there. However, I knew that it was God’s plan for us to make the move to Acworth, which is 30 minutes north of Atlanta.
The next question was when. As we have prayed through this process, this has been the toughest part. We had originally planned to leave in January. We were hoping that Crosspointe would have a pastor by then. We were hoping for a new Pastor because we knew that would be a better time for us to leave. Needless to say, that didn’t happen. God has confirmed to us that the time is now. This dream and vision has consumed us. It is all we think about. It is all we dream about. It keeps us awake at night.
Therefore, we announced to the students last night that we are resigning our positions here at Crosspointe to follow this dream that the Lord has given us. We will announce to the church on Sunday. We will be at the church through April 29. We desire to help with the transition to ensure that ministry continues in both the High School and Middle School Ministries. After spending 7 years of my life here, I care deeply about what happens to the Middle School Ministry after I am gone.
There are tons of emotions running through my head today.
-I am excited about the future. God is going to do something so big that it is going to blow our minds. I constantly dream about what it is going to be like in a year, 3 years, 5 years, etc.
-I am scared to death. Where is the funding for this plant going to come from? Is my house going to sell quick enough? Is my family going to have food to eat? Are the students at Crosspointe going to be ok? Am I going to be able to function in a role that I have never served in before?
-I am deeply saddened. Crosspointe has been my life for 7 years. Some of my best friends in the entire world are here. The greatest Middle and High School students in the world live here. I am going to miss them all. It is going to be really hard to leave here. That's all I will say about that right now because the tears will start to flow.
Obviously, we are learning more and more about trusting God. I am learning more and more that He is sovereign and trustworthy. I still have a long way to go!
What can you do? Pray, Pray, Pray. To quote the great theologian MC Hammer, “You got to pray just to make it today!”
Look for more information and thoughts about this whole process on a daily basis. I am so excited that I can now write about this because I want you to know my heart and the journey that God is taking us on.
Not the big announcement...
No, this is not the big announcement that I promised. I will post that in a few minutes. These are just a couple of random thoughts:
1. I am so excited that Clemson is going to the Final 4 in the NIT tournament. Now, I know a lot of you haters will say it is the "Not Invited Tourney" and stuff like that. I hear you. But it is a start. Nevertheless, I am proud of the Tigers. Great win over the 'Cuse last night. We just need to bring the championship home!
2. I thought it was interesting that Steven Furtick, Pastor at Elevation Church in Charlotte, had the #1 blog in all the world the other day. Not just the top blog among preachers, but the #1 blog period. Pretty impressive for a guy who has only been a pastor for a year. God is doing crazy things there. They are running 1700 people after one year and beginning a second campus. Congratulations, Steven.
3. It cannot be possible that Sanjaya is STILL on American Idol. I seriously do not know how much longer I can take it! This is reassuring me that even I could be the next American Idol!
4. I am excited because one of my best friends in the entire world is now blogging. Chad was my roommate in college. He is the Pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in Mauldin, SC. It will be good for us to be able to do a little better job keeping up with one another. I'm sure he has lots of funny stories about me, but that's ok. That goes both ways. Check his blog out!
1. I am so excited that Clemson is going to the Final 4 in the NIT tournament. Now, I know a lot of you haters will say it is the "Not Invited Tourney" and stuff like that. I hear you. But it is a start. Nevertheless, I am proud of the Tigers. Great win over the 'Cuse last night. We just need to bring the championship home!
2. I thought it was interesting that Steven Furtick, Pastor at Elevation Church in Charlotte, had the #1 blog in all the world the other day. Not just the top blog among preachers, but the #1 blog period. Pretty impressive for a guy who has only been a pastor for a year. God is doing crazy things there. They are running 1700 people after one year and beginning a second campus. Congratulations, Steven.
3. It cannot be possible that Sanjaya is STILL on American Idol. I seriously do not know how much longer I can take it! This is reassuring me that even I could be the next American Idol!
4. I am excited because one of my best friends in the entire world is now blogging. Chad was my roommate in college. He is the Pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in Mauldin, SC. It will be good for us to be able to do a little better job keeping up with one another. I'm sure he has lots of funny stories about me, but that's ok. That goes both ways. Check his blog out!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Tonight and Tomorrow...
This is one of the saddest days of my life...
Check back tomorrow for a HUGE announcement!
Check back tomorrow for a HUGE announcement!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Hillsong
I love music! I do not know if there has been a bigger understatement than that. This song by Hillsong United continues to rock my world:
Majesty
your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed but alive in Your hands
Singing Majesty
Majesty
Forever I am changed by Your love
In the beauty of Your Majesty
Majesty
your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed but alive in Your hands
Singing Majesty
Majesty
Forever I am changed by Your love
In the beauty of Your Majesty
Friday, March 16, 2007
Busted Bracket...
This year I filled out 6 different brackets. After round 1, they are pretty much jacked up. We'll see what happens!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Time to go Dancin' / Unleashed
Before you call the Southern Baptist Convention and report me, I am not talking about real dancing (although there is nothing wrong with it). I am talking about March Madness. You know, the Big Dance. I love this time of year. I am curious about who this years' Cinderella team will be. It is such a strange year because I really believe that there are about 6 teams with the potential to win this thing. However, no one is an overwhelming favorite. So, let the games begin...
Also, I am pretty jealous of some of my friends. They are attending the UNLEASHED Conference at Newspring Church in Anderson, SC. All day, several guys are posting notes from the conference. Check out notes from this guy and this guy. No one does it like Newspring and Perry Noble.
By the way, I cannot stand the fact that Sunjaya is still on American Idol. Is America stupid?
Also, I am pretty jealous of some of my friends. They are attending the UNLEASHED Conference at Newspring Church in Anderson, SC. All day, several guys are posting notes from the conference. Check out notes from this guy and this guy. No one does it like Newspring and Perry Noble.
By the way, I cannot stand the fact that Sunjaya is still on American Idol. Is America stupid?
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
What is going on?
My life seems to be filled with lots of randomness right now. For example:
1. Random item found at the church: swimming pool stairs. How did someone leave those here? And why were they here in the first place?
2. Random smell: it seems that everywhere I drive, I encounter the smell of a skunk.
3. Random thing that someone said to me yesterday: "My wife called singing 'Gangsta's Paradise' and I thought of you." Thanks Jeff. I am glad someone recognizes how hardcore I really am.
4. Random songs in my head all day: "Wonderwall" by Oasis and "Big Poppa" by Notorious BIG and "What Goes Around" by Timberlake.
5. Random Dream I Had: I dreamed that our old Associate Pastor came in and fired me. I was pretty mad! He didn't even allow me to get my stuff. As I am walking out the front door, he tells me that he was just kidding. I was not a happy person! What kind of sense does that make?
1. Random item found at the church: swimming pool stairs. How did someone leave those here? And why were they here in the first place?
2. Random smell: it seems that everywhere I drive, I encounter the smell of a skunk.
3. Random thing that someone said to me yesterday: "My wife called singing 'Gangsta's Paradise' and I thought of you." Thanks Jeff. I am glad someone recognizes how hardcore I really am.
4. Random songs in my head all day: "Wonderwall" by Oasis and "Big Poppa" by Notorious BIG and "What Goes Around" by Timberlake.
5. Random Dream I Had: I dreamed that our old Associate Pastor came in and fired me. I was pretty mad! He didn't even allow me to get my stuff. As I am walking out the front door, he tells me that he was just kidding. I was not a happy person! What kind of sense does that make?
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Blogging...
Last June, I decided to start blogging. I had no idea how it would change my life. I am not being overdramatic. It really has.
~It has allowed people to get to know the real me. Not just the guy they see on Sundays and Wednesdays.
~It allows you to grow spiritually. I am encouraged daily by the things that I read. In the past, you have had to wait for a book to come out to be able to learn about whatever it is that you want to know. Now, someone is probably somewhere blogging about it. I am currently reading 35 different blogs on a regular basis. This has stretched me in a huge way and allowed me to keep my finger on the pulse of what is going on in the world.
~It has allowed me to connect with people that I might not have ever connected with.
I encourage you to check out the blogging world. It will change your life!!
A couple of side notes:
I am excited to see what this guy has to say. The blogging world erupted when he announced that he was going to begin blogging again.
Also, check out this post. It was written by Josh Currie, who teaches the Millington/Woodstock small group in the Middle School Ministry. It is worth reading! Thanks Josh for loving Jesus and middle schoolers!
~It has allowed people to get to know the real me. Not just the guy they see on Sundays and Wednesdays.
~It allows you to grow spiritually. I am encouraged daily by the things that I read. In the past, you have had to wait for a book to come out to be able to learn about whatever it is that you want to know. Now, someone is probably somewhere blogging about it. I am currently reading 35 different blogs on a regular basis. This has stretched me in a huge way and allowed me to keep my finger on the pulse of what is going on in the world.
~It has allowed me to connect with people that I might not have ever connected with.
I encourage you to check out the blogging world. It will change your life!!
A couple of side notes:
I am excited to see what this guy has to say. The blogging world erupted when he announced that he was going to begin blogging again.
Also, check out this post. It was written by Josh Currie, who teaches the Millington/Woodstock small group in the Middle School Ministry. It is worth reading! Thanks Josh for loving Jesus and middle schoolers!
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Busy Weekend...
This is the most productive weekend ever, as far as getting stuff done around the house goes. Here's a rundown of what I accomplished.
1. Cut the grass (It seems way too early for this!)
2. Trimmed the hedges.
3. Washed both cars.
4. Got rid of some dead holly bushes.
5. Went running both days.
6. Spent lots of time hanging out with my family.
7. Changed the Bypass Valve in Joni's car. I didn't even know a car had one of those.(This is nothing short of a miracle for anyone that knows my mechanic skills.)
It was a great weekend to be outside!
I just watched last weeks episode of the Apprentice. Is there a more odd combination than Donald Trump and Snoop Dogg?
I gotta run. Some guys are coming over to hang out, watch basketball, and play some video games.
DON'T FORGET TO CHANGE TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS! (I am pretty mad about losing an hour of sleep but excited about it staying daylight longer!)
1. Cut the grass (It seems way too early for this!)
2. Trimmed the hedges.
3. Washed both cars.
4. Got rid of some dead holly bushes.
5. Went running both days.
6. Spent lots of time hanging out with my family.
7. Changed the Bypass Valve in Joni's car. I didn't even know a car had one of those.(This is nothing short of a miracle for anyone that knows my mechanic skills.)
It was a great weekend to be outside!
I just watched last weeks episode of the Apprentice. Is there a more odd combination than Donald Trump and Snoop Dogg?
I gotta run. Some guys are coming over to hang out, watch basketball, and play some video games.
DON'T FORGET TO CHANGE TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS! (I am pretty mad about losing an hour of sleep but excited about it staying daylight longer!)
Friday, March 09, 2007
I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing...
Some interesting statistics were just released by the guys over at Christianity Plus:
91% of the world's population has heard of Coke
74% have seen Coke
51% have tasted it
However, only 10% of the world has heard the Gospel. Sounds like we still have lots of work to do. Maybe we can learn a few things from Coke.
We Are the Champions, my Friend
Sorry I couldn't resist the Queen reference. It is true. It is a done deal. We have repeated as champions of the boys 15-18 league. Winning one championship is hard, but repeating is even harder because you are the team that everyone wants to beat. We struggled in the first half but played great in the second half.
Jesse, TJ, Drew, and Daniel all played in their last game because they are seniors. Thanks guys for your leadership. Congratulations also to Mark, Deandre, Jay, Javan, Terry, Seth, Josh, and Blake. You guys deserved this because you worked hard, played smart, and wanted it more than everyone else!
Jesse, TJ, Drew, and Daniel all played in their last game because they are seniors. Thanks guys for your leadership. Congratulations also to Mark, Deandre, Jay, Javan, Terry, Seth, Josh, and Blake. You guys deserved this because you worked hard, played smart, and wanted it more than everyone else!
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Let the games begin...
Today is the kickoff of my favorite time of the year, when it comes to sports. Today the ACC tournament begins and will be followed by the NCAA Basketball Tournament. These guys need to win today to get into the Big Dance. Nothing is better than these tournaments! You've got college kids playing their guts out to advance to the next round. It is so different from the NBA because everyone is giving their best. They all want to play in the NBA some day and are working hard to make their dream a reality. 64 teams. Only one champion. Bring on the March Madness!!
Also, today is our last basketball game of the season. If we win tonight, we win the championship for the second year in a row. In 2 years, we have only lost 2 games. Pretty impressive, huh? Maybe JR and I should try to get a job in the NBA. I can assure you that the coaching has not been the secret. Having guys that work hard, play as a team, and have a desire to win has been the key.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Chill Out please...
Is anyone else sick and tired of hearing about Britney and Anna Nicole? Let Anna Nicole rest in peace and let's give Britney some privacy. I am also disturbed at how the Christian community has bashed Britney lately. It would be awesome if we spent our energy trying to reach her and other celebrities, instead of spending our energy criticizing them. She is a person desperately in need of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
I thought that Perry Noble had something really funny to say about the breaking news that the body of Jesus was discovered. Here is is:
Let just say that I am TICKED off…the world has gone crazy over James Cameron’s supposed discovery of the body of Jesus Christ…and he says he has DNA evidence to prove it. (Does anyone find it fascinating that they CAN know its the body of Jesus through DNA evidence BUT they can’t figure out who the father of Anna Nicole Smith’s baby is using that same technology?)
I thought that Perry Noble had something really funny to say about the breaking news that the body of Jesus was discovered. Here is is:
Let just say that I am TICKED off…the world has gone crazy over James Cameron’s supposed discovery of the body of Jesus Christ…and he says he has DNA evidence to prove it. (Does anyone find it fascinating that they CAN know its the body of Jesus through DNA evidence BUT they can’t figure out who the father of Anna Nicole Smith’s baby is using that same technology?)
Fight for your Right...
A couple of things...
1. I am neutral in this situation, so I think that I can speak without being biased. Yesterday, Tyler Hansborough got hit in the nose with an elbow in a game that he should have not been still in anyway. It was obvious he didn't intentionally hit him. Obviously, there has to be an intentional foul, but I thought the punishment was too severe. It was funny to watch his face as he peeled himself from the floor.
2. I am also a huge UFC fan. It was awesome to see Randy Couture win the Heavyweight Championship in his first fight back out of retirement. He is the man! My goal is to be in that kind of shape by the time I am 43. Looks like I have a lot of work to do.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
That's Quotable
Risk more than others think is safe.
Care more than others think is wise.
Dream more than others think is practical.
Expect more than others think is possible.
~Cadet Maxim, West Point Military Academy
To look at something as though we had never seen it before requires great courage.
~Henri Matisse
You don't get to control any outcome, only every choice you make along the way.
~Stephen C. Paul
Be the change you want to see in the world.
~Mahatma Gandhi
Care more than others think is wise.
Dream more than others think is practical.
Expect more than others think is possible.
~Cadet Maxim, West Point Military Academy
To look at something as though we had never seen it before requires great courage.
~Henri Matisse
You don't get to control any outcome, only every choice you make along the way.
~Stephen C. Paul
Be the change you want to see in the world.
~Mahatma Gandhi
Weekly Reflections...
1. It was good to be on vacation this week. The last time we were in SC was for Christmas. This time was extremely different. We didn't have as many places to go and people to see. It was much more relaxing.
2. Anniston weighs 14lbs 11oz. She continues to steal more and more of my heart.
3. I am watching UNC/Duke. What a great rivalry! It is crazy how competitive the ACC is this year.
4. I just watched Heroes from last Monday. I missed an episode because my Tivo didn't record it. Needless to say that I am extremely confused. However, I do love this show.
5. Just saw that Clemson beat Virginia Tech today. How did that happen?
6. I am learning a lot about people these days.
7. How is this guy still on American Idol? If he makes it past this week, I am not sure I can watch this show anymore.
8. Church basketball season is almost over. I have mixed emotions about that. I love coaching but I am excited about getting some time back.
9. Today is my 5th annual 27th Birthday. I thought you were supposed to get wiser as you got older?
I heard someone say this week that, "Jesus didn't die for us(the church) to create our own subculture. When we do this, we are basically having a conversation with ourselves. If we only have contact with Christians, how will the world know that Jesus loves them?" Interesting...
2. Anniston weighs 14lbs 11oz. She continues to steal more and more of my heart.
3. I am watching UNC/Duke. What a great rivalry! It is crazy how competitive the ACC is this year.
4. I just watched Heroes from last Monday. I missed an episode because my Tivo didn't record it. Needless to say that I am extremely confused. However, I do love this show.
5. Just saw that Clemson beat Virginia Tech today. How did that happen?
6. I am learning a lot about people these days.
7. How is this guy still on American Idol? If he makes it past this week, I am not sure I can watch this show anymore.
8. Church basketball season is almost over. I have mixed emotions about that. I love coaching but I am excited about getting some time back.
9. Today is my 5th annual 27th Birthday. I thought you were supposed to get wiser as you got older?
I heard someone say this week that, "Jesus didn't die for us(the church) to create our own subculture. When we do this, we are basically having a conversation with ourselves. If we only have contact with Christians, how will the world know that Jesus loves them?" Interesting...
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