Here’s a quick catch up: Had a great weekend attempting to get settled into the new house. We had fireworks, ice cream, and outdoor movie at the church on Sat night. Still hope to get some before and after pics of the house up in the next week or so, but now my focus has turned toward the jaw surgery on July 22nd. I’ll try to keep everyone updated on that. I’m going today to have models made for the pre surgery consultation etc… That’s about it for now, I’ll leave you with this video of the Preamble in honer of the 4th (btw… I think most people watch this in elementary school, but I watched it my Sophmore year of high school at DHS. Acamademics at their finest
We’ve been in the process of moving for the last week almost. Hence my lack of post. I apologize and hope to get back to normal soon. I’ll also post some before and afters of our quick remodel. We’re definately not done. Have a long list of things we want to do, but the refinished hardwood floors and paint went a long way. More later, I promise
Yesterday on my drive home I was listening to a Q & A session from the Advance 09 conference that was recently held the first of this month in Durham, NC. The panel included the likes of John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Ed Stetzer and so on… Anywho, during the discussion the question came up of how, if at all, can pastors/ministers help foster a true revival or move of God in their church. In other words, is there anything the leadership can do that will cause a move of God to take place in their church. I really liked Driscoll’s response to the question. He said “you can set the sails but you can’t make the wind blow”. This in and of itself is a pretty common sense statement, but it sparked another thought in me. I thought about how many times we in leadership neglect setting the sails and “preparing the ship” for sailing because we’re too busy trying to make our own wind. Do you get what I’m saying? I don’t mean that we’re necessarily trying to play God or pull on people’s emotions, I’m just saying that we become completely in gulfed in God moving in a certain way because we’ve done these certain things. It’s obvious then how we can become so discouraged when things don’t progress as we think they should. Just a reminder to myself to always due dilegence and pray that God………….
I received a copy of Al Mohler’s new book “The Disappearance of God” just a few weeks ago. I’ve really been looking forward to reading this one and once I got started it went pretty quickly. Took me about 4 days, and I read at a snails pace. Anyway, here is a link to find out more info and/or purchase the book.
I can say that this book has challenged me in several areas. Dr. Mohler does well in laying the case for the threat “the church” as a whole faces by being forced into the mold of culture around us. It seemed as though every “but what about” thought I had, he answered clearly as I moved along. One thing I really appreciated is that throughout the book his desire for unity around Christ came through. His stance on various topics always came across as helpful regardless where someone stood on the issue. I really appreciated that, as I’ve watched people on both sides of an arguement continue to be little the other all the while not realizing that they are sometimes be littling Christ to the world around them. I would highly recommend this especially to anyone who has been in or around “church” of any kind for a while. I think it may be a more difficult read for those that haven’t, but would be helpful none the less.
We have a retreat scheduled for tonight and all day Saturday for the Dad’s and young men at Skyline. This will be the 3rd year in a row we’ve done this I believe, maybe 4th. Should be a great time. I’ll try to post some pics of some of the stuff going on if I have cell reception. If you wanna join us, let me know and I’ll give you all the info. Or you can just be at Skyline at 4:30 to ride or follow the convoy.
Sorry for the lack of post lately. Been at the hospital the last few days with my son. He’s still there and we’re waiting to see if he gets to go home today. He had a minor cut on his finger that got infected and swelled. He began to run fever etc… hence the trip to the emergency room. They’ve been giving him antibiotics by IV the last 2 days, and things have improved greatly. No more fever, he’s pretty much himself, but his finger is still swollen and little red. Hopefully he’ll go home today with a prescription for an oral antibiotic. I left the hospital last night to speak at our new Sunday night service at Skyline. I think it went pretty well for the first time. It’s going to be experimental; as we’re approaching ministry to young people differently than we ever have. Come next week if you can. I’ll keep all up to date on Brey’s condition. Later
Starting a new service this Sunday night at Skyline. Luke Wood will be leading worship and I’ll be speaking. Starts @ 7pm. Get directions and whatever else at www.skylinechurch.tv
I received a copy of Al Mohler’s new book “The Disappearance of God” just a few weeks ago. I’ve really been looking forward to reading this one and once I got started it went pretty quickly. Took me about 4 days, and I read at a snails pace. Anyway, 
