Sunday Night (And A Few More) Reflections…

What an incredible few days…here are a few thoughts I would LOVE to share before heading off to bed…

• THUD!
• Yes, I know I said I would post some pictures of Charisse over the holiday…oops…I promise I will have them up tomorrow.
• Today at NewSpring was awesome, one of the best messages ever preached from our stage…and I can say that because I didn’t preach it! Will Merritt did an incredible job of comparing playing football to being a parent…if you missed it then you can go hear and listen to it or watch it.
• Overall I thought that our parenting series was a huge success…teaching through this stuff REALLY stretched me both theologically and practically.  It was a fun time…but I am REALLY looking forward to what’s next.
• I am doing a new workout routine in regards to lifting weights that is absolutely kicking my rear end! If I see you in the gym and do not speak it’s not because I am being stuck up…it’s because I am begging God for things like oxygen.
• I heard about THIS STORY and thought it was a joke…it wasn’t…I threw up! (OK…not really, but I wanted to–warning, you MIGHT after reading this!)
• THUD!
• It’s amazing how real Hebrews 4:12 has became to me lately–God’s Word REALLY is living and active. I am reading through the Gospels right now and am discovering things I’ve never seen before.
• I thought the T-shirts we gave away today were cool! For those of you who received one–don’t forget to wear them next Saturday (and every Saturday until Christmas) while you are out and about–I promise they will create conversation…USE THAT to invite people to one of our six identical Christmas services.
• For those wondering what the heck I am talking about…we gave EVERYONE at NewSpring a really cool T-shirt today with a saying on the front and our services times on the back. In all our research we see over and over again that the #1 reason a person decides to attend NewSpring is because of a personal invitation…so we wanted to equip everyone in our church with a unique way to begin a conversation.
• (Students–don’t forget that we want you to wear them to school on Wednesday’s…and invite your friends as well!!!)
• If you didn’t get a T-shirt and want one–we may have some leftovers next week.
• THUD!!!
• Speaking of Christmas Eve…I PROMISE the Gospel will be shared in one of the most unforgettable presentations ever given at NewSpring Church. I am privileged to work with people who are passionate about presenting the story of Jesus Christ in unforgettable ways!
• In other words–if you have friends and family members that do not know Christ–GET THEM HERE FOR CHRISTMAS.  Statistics show that people are more likely to visit during Christmas than just about any other time during the year.  (The other times are Easter, after a child is born, after a tragedy takes place and upon moving to a new community.)
• Don’t forget our times are normal service times on Sunday and then 2:00 and 4:00 on Monday. AND yes, our services will be MUCH better than fruitcake!
• Next week we begin a brand new series entitled, “Stripped,” in which we will talk about what happens when you strip away religion from Jesus…this one is going to be SO MUCH FUN!
• There is a rumor floating around out there that I am going to be wearing a suit next Sunday…I can not confirm or deny that rumor.
• THUD!!!
• So what’s with all of the “thuds?” I am sure some of you have guessed–it’s the sound of the University of South Carolina falling from #6 (and 6-1) to…well…looking through the rankings here–nope, not in ANY POLL that I see!!!
• What a game–obviously the RIGHT TEAM WON! What was USC thinking…man to man coverage on Aaron Kelly on 4th down? Uh…better luck next year! :-)
• I COULD NOT GO TO BED LAST NIGHT!!!  I am not sure how our field goal kicker was able to kick because I was just about to pass out in my living room.  Lucretia and Charisse were asleep when we won the game…and I am not sure–but I think I turned two back flips and a cartwheel.  NO–I will not be doing that on stage this coming Sunday…but then again there IS that crazy rumor that I might be in a suit.