First Steps

I had the privilege the week to talk to man a little about life. Nothing religious - just life. I was at his house to purchase an old 1976 VW Van for an up and coming series we will be doing here at Flamingo Road Church. When I told him that we're going to use it at church he said, well, I guess we won't be talking about Obama. We both laughed. I was given the opportunity to tell him about the last weekends teaching by Pastor Troy on voting. When I shared how Pastor Troy did not tell people whom to vote for, he was in disbelief. It opened the door for me to share more. Here's a guy who was not a believer, who had a skewed view of Baptist in general, and the door was open to share my heart and my passion for what we are all working so hard at...Read more on November 22

Eating in the Rain

Eating in the Rain... not very comfortable. It's the title to a new book I've started writing. Part autobiography, part novel. The pain I feel for what my wife has been going through over the past few years has had a great impact on everyone in our family. The more I prayed about our situation, the more God showed me that I need to stay the course. God did His best work through those that were going through tough times. I believe God has great things in store for our family, for being faithful to Him in the good times and the bad times. I'll share more tomorrow.

75 Days Left on 08

Now I know there are less than 75 days left on 08, but just over a week ago Pastor Troy challenged each person on staff to set a 10-week goal. I accepted the challenge. I bought a journal and a pen. I love pens. Nothing feels better than writing with a good pen. Sorry, back on track. Pastor Troy encouraged to set goals for ourselves in: How many books will you read before the end of the year. How many CD/MP3's will you listen to. How many days will you work out each week. How many Major Ideas will you develop? How many days will you eat right. He challenged us to come up with 3 more goals for our selves: Spend more quality time with my wife and kids. Spend more quality time with my friends. Start writing again.

In my journal I'm keeping track of all of the above and I've got to tell you, it's an eye opener. The time you think you're spending at home - not there. The major ideas need to be written down and talked about. The books to be read - I need to get past the first few chapters and finish before going to the next one. Etc. Etc. Etc.

I'm embracing this challenge head on. I will finish strong. I deserve better for myself. God desivers my best. God will get my best!