There are times in my life that I have neglected studying the Bible when I have been caught up in reading other books. It’s really ridiculous when I think about it.
In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve read a decent number of books so far this year. Actually, I think I’m on book number 15 so far (which is a complete shocker for those that knew me before I moved to to South Carolina. Heck…I didn’t read a book college). The temptation for me is to read three or four books at once, and skip out on studying the Bible. Don’t get me wrong, the books that I read have a lot of Scripture in it, but I’ve learned that I can’t stay connected to God without studying the Bible.
What is getting in the way with your time with God? It may be good “Christian” activities or things. Don’t let those things get in the way with your time with God. Experience Him first hand.
To celebrate my birthday, we went to a Greenville Drive game last night. It was awesome! Isaiah had a blast at his first baseball game. Well…he did grab the cup of beer in the cup holder of the person behind us. He was a little upset that we took it away.
I think that kids have a radar for things they shouldn’t mess with. I had to laugh.
Okay…two weeks from tomorrow I will be leaving for the whiteboard sessions in Washington D.C. I gotta admit, I’m pretty pumped. Not only does the conference look to be amazing, I have never been to DC before so I will get to check out some cool touristy things. I’m staying through Sunday so I can check out National Community Church. Should be tons of fun. Any recommendations of places I need to visit?
We’re coming to the final month of the school year here at SpringWell, and I was thinking back about what changes we have made this year. It’s been a good year, and I am pumped to see what all will happen in the coming year. Here’s some highlights of this past year (thus far):
* We combined our middle school and high school ministries to one service on Wednesdays.
* In our texting nights, we have received over 500 text messages.
* We will have over FOUR TIMES the number of students going to camp this year compared to last year.
* Seeing students learn to truly worship (and even crowd surf)
* Our sex series, “Lessons from T-Pain.” (Hey….it’s great to be at a church that allows us to actually discuss issues. I would have fired in some places for talking about everything from kissing to masturbation and oral sex within a sermon).
* New coffee shop!!
* Seeing our awesome worship leader, Robin Hunt, take charge of the music and beginning to work with Planning Center.
* New Sound Equipment for youth worship center
* Seeing some small groups start to truly do life together
* SO MUCH MORE. Wanna add anything?
Patty and Isaiah are coming back into town today. We’ve only been apart for a couple of days, but he missed me and sent me this pic.
Yesterday, I had one of the biggest rushes that I have had in a long time. For the first time in my life, I went to a public auction. It was nuts! It was a bigger rush than eBay. I almost bought a little table just to buy something. Unfortunately, buyer number 685 left empty handed.
