Here is the Teaser we used for our Small Groups Promo…
You Tube
I might be the last guy on the planet to open a You Tube account, but I finally did today so we could post some of the videos we’ve created over the last year. I’ll be posting them as they get uploaded over the next week or so…
Elements Review
Lew Graff, who visited our church a few weeks ago (read his thoughts here), reviewed my book “elements” on his blog. If you’re interested, you can read it here. And for those that are interested, if you want to buy “elements” in quantity for your small groups (or for early Christmas or Hanukkah gifts), email me and we’ll hook it up.
My Imaginary Team
So I drafted my Fantasy Football team tonight. Here’s what I got: Starters: QB – Tom Brady (NE) RB – Larry Johnson (KC) RB – Ahman Green (HOU) RB/WR – Chester Taylor (MIN) WR – Marvin Harrison (IND) WR – Randy Moss (NE) TE – Keith Miller (PIT) K – Adam Vinatieri (IND) Defense – Miami Dolphins Bench: QB – Trent Green (MIA) RB – Michael Bennett (KC) RB – Lamont Jordan (OAK) WR – Braylon Edwards (CLE) WR – Terry Glenn (DAL) RB – Mike Bell (DEN) WR – Jerry Porter (OAK) I really wanted the Patriots defense, but … Read More
Oh Yes! A No-No!!
In the 2nd Major League Start of his career, Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz threw a no-hitter tonight against the Orioles!!! This is exactly the catalyst that the Red Sox needed to take them into the post-season! There was a specific event in 2004 that got the Red Sox firing on all 8 cylinders. It was July 24th when A-Rod got a beat down by Jason Varitek (the picture of Tek hitting A-Rod in the face was my desktop for a long after that) and then coming back and beating the Yankees in the 9th inning sent the Red Sox … Read More
Book Review: Biblical Church Growth
I’ve read several of Gary McIntosh’s books, but I found Biblical Church Growth very interesting. Mostly, because I was raised spiritually in a movement that tends to shy away from anything formulaic and seek to rely on the leading and power of the Holy Spirit. So a book even by this title would get the kind of treatment that the Book of Mormon would get 🙂 However, I found this book to be totally the opposite of my conceived notions. This book has a way of walking the line between recognizing that “useless the Lord builds the house, the laborers … Read More
A few Things…
A few things I’m thinking about… – iWork ’08 is rockin! Steve Jobs must have found out everything that drove me crazy about version 2 of Pages because he upgraded about 90% of what I was hoping for. Keynote still makes Powerpoint look like a prototype 🙂 – Is it me or is there no new music that’s any good? The newest stuff I’m listening to was released in the early 90’s. I listened to “The Cars Greatest Hits” on my way in to the office today. I’m becoming one of those people! “Let the good times roll!” – Psych … Read More
Something to Teach…Something to Learn
I give a couple of hours each to talk to church planter and church leaders that want to talk shop and think that we can help them in some way. I’m always honored when someone calls us and thinks that something we do or have learned over the years can help their ministry. At the same time, I take a few hours each month to learn and get myself around leaders I respect and learning from them. I try to read as much as I can, so that I can learn from others with different areas of expertise. Everyone has … Read More
Book Review: How to Become CEO
The book could have been called “How to have a Work Ethic” or “How to Succeed in your line of Work”, but How to become CEO by Jeffrey Fox has a ton of practical wisdom in it. I normally write some of my favorite quotes on the first page (which is usually blank) of books that I read. This book is one of the few that I had to turn the page due to all the great stuff he had to say. A few favorite quotes: – “over-invest in people who have integrity, an ‘I can do it’ attitude, and … Read More
A Fun Visit…
We were able to host Henry Judy and his team from Life Point on Sunday. They are getting ready to launch their church in the Naples/ Bonita Springs area in November. They are going to meet in a theatre, so they decided to come hang with us for a weekend. Here are his thoughts on their experience. It was great to meet Henry’s team and spend some time with them. Plus, Mia seemed to like them, so that’s good enough for me 🙂