If you haven't noticed, I'm taking a little holiday break from the blog! I will start posting again as soon as Christmas is over. In the meantime, come check out the Christmas services at Fellowship Church starting this weekend!! Services start Saturday night and go through Sunday morning, and again on Tuesday and Wednesday...go to www.fellowshipchurch.com to get the times and directions. You know you gotta go at least twice a year for Christmas and Easter, and if you're gonna go somewhere, FC is the place to be! And if church ain't your style, well chances are if you are reading this blog it's because your a friend of mine so at the very least come and see the new set I built!! You're still allowed to come even if you aren't into the message of it so come see me!! :)
So to everyone I wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and I will see you in 2009!! (Which I am SO ready for, by the way!)
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
I Caved.
Let me start this post by saying I love Christmas. I love everything about it, including Christmas music. But, I also LOVE fall! And while Christmas is my favorite holiday, fall is definitely my favorite season. So because of that, I am morally opposed to Christmas celebrations before Thanksgiving. Fall in Texas is short enough, do we really have to make it that much shorter? I mean if you start celebrating Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving, that gives you a good solid MONTH of celebration, what more could you want? I am generally tolerant of some Christmas preparation before Thanksgiving, however I have one major peeve...when radio stations begin playing NONSTOP Christmas music weeks before Thanksgiving even begins!! And it's not even that Christmas music bothers me before turkey day, but nonstop? For weeks upon weeks? Really? Don't miss fall!! Don't miss Thanksgiving!!
That is my typical rant.
Until this weekend.
This weekend, as I am out running errands, I realize the radio has NOTHING good to play. Every station has about 4 songs they've played over and over and I can't take it anymore. So I flip thru other stations looking for something that doesn't suck. And I find 103.7 klty...playing...you guessed it...nonstop Christmas music. And I cave. I listen to the Christmas music. And I love it. It's cold outside, the holidays are coming, and I should jingle some bells! I didn't listen to it all freaking day mind you, but I listened, and I enjoyed it!
And now I'm ready for some turkey.
That is my typical rant.
Until this weekend.
This weekend, as I am out running errands, I realize the radio has NOTHING good to play. Every station has about 4 songs they've played over and over and I can't take it anymore. So I flip thru other stations looking for something that doesn't suck. And I find 103.7 klty...playing...you guessed it...nonstop Christmas music. And I cave. I listen to the Christmas music. And I love it. It's cold outside, the holidays are coming, and I should jingle some bells! I didn't listen to it all freaking day mind you, but I listened, and I enjoyed it!
And now I'm ready for some turkey.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Follow the Bouncing Blog
I know a lot of people read this blog, so I added a new link during the overhaul...on the right side of this page is a box that says "Follow this Blog". I would love it if you clicked there and added yourself as a reader and started the list!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Thoughts on J. the B., Part 2
John 3:22-36
John's response to his disciples was not in anger. In fact, you can hear the joy in his voice as he tries to explain and share the cause of his joy with them!
1) v. 27-He acknowledges his current position is a blessing from God.
2) v. 28-He reminds them of his, and also their, humble state...as in "do you think we are the only people who can do this job?"
3) v. 28,29-He states Who he is (not the Christ, but his friend)
He states who he belongs to (bridegroom)
He states his purpose (attend the bridegroom, wait and listen for him)
He describes what it reaps (joy!)
John's joy is complete by seeing Christ baptize! (v.29) Such a different attitude than his disciples, though both were doing the same thing in the same place at the same time. John's attitude was that Christ must become greater, and John must become less (v.30). His disciples' were the exact opposite.
But John doesn't stop there, he continues on with his message of salvation, hoping they will get it! Instead of getting angry, he took the time to teach, vision cast, and share the gospel.
Way to make the most of an opportunity.
John's response to his disciples was not in anger. In fact, you can hear the joy in his voice as he tries to explain and share the cause of his joy with them!
1) v. 27-He acknowledges his current position is a blessing from God.
2) v. 28-He reminds them of his, and also their, humble state...as in "do you think we are the only people who can do this job?"
3) v. 28,29-He states Who he is (not the Christ, but his friend)
He states who he belongs to (bridegroom)
He states his purpose (attend the bridegroom, wait and listen for him)
He describes what it reaps (joy!)
John's joy is complete by seeing Christ baptize! (v.29) Such a different attitude than his disciples, though both were doing the same thing in the same place at the same time. John's attitude was that Christ must become greater, and John must become less (v.30). His disciples' were the exact opposite.
But John doesn't stop there, he continues on with his message of salvation, hoping they will get it! Instead of getting angry, he took the time to teach, vision cast, and share the gospel.
Way to make the most of an opportunity.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thoughts on J. the B.
John 3:22-26
In this passage we find John the Baptist and his disciples...well, baptizing. Jesus and his disciples join them, "because there was plenty of water, and people were constantly coming to be baptized" (v.23).
Then, "an argument developed between some of John's disciples...over the matter of ceremonial washing" (v.25). Translation, they started fighting over something so insignificant that the details are not even worth mentioning. Then, John's disciples see Jesus baptizing and complain to John that "everyone is going to him" (v. 26)
There are a lot of things wrong with this picture!
First problem: The people were constantly coming to be baptized...that's awesome! But here are John's disciples, the very people who were supposed to be performing the baptisms, and instead they are arguing about some religious rule? How sad that they were totally missing out on the life change right in front of them because they were so concerned about being right.
Second problem: They become jealous and prideful that everyone is going to get baptized by Jesus. Let's think about this...if I wanted to be baptized and I saw one group arguing with each other, and another group inviting and welcoming, well which one would I be more attracted to? No brainer.
Third problem: They totally fail to recognize the greatness of Jesus...the very people who were closest to John the Baptist and constantly hearing him talk about his mission to prepare the way for the one who is greater...and now here it is and they miss it.
They are too focused on themselves, concerned with who has the "right" way and the better baptism, and they are completely missing the point of why they are there. And as a result, they turn people away, people who have shown up and are ready for a life change.
*Where is your attitude turning people away?
*Where are you missing the point of why you are here?
Maybe the check out clerk at the grocery store, or the waiter at the restaurant?
Maybe the person you cut off on your way to work this morning who got a great view of your Jesus bumper sticker?
Maybe on the weekend in the way you talk to your volunteers?
Maybe on the weekend when there are lost people all around you who you don't say hi to, or even smile at because you are so focused on what you are "getting out of it" or your task at hand?
In this passage we find John the Baptist and his disciples...well, baptizing. Jesus and his disciples join them, "because there was plenty of water, and people were constantly coming to be baptized" (v.23).
Then, "an argument developed between some of John's disciples...over the matter of ceremonial washing" (v.25). Translation, they started fighting over something so insignificant that the details are not even worth mentioning. Then, John's disciples see Jesus baptizing and complain to John that "everyone is going to him" (v. 26)
There are a lot of things wrong with this picture!
First problem: The people were constantly coming to be baptized...that's awesome! But here are John's disciples, the very people who were supposed to be performing the baptisms, and instead they are arguing about some religious rule? How sad that they were totally missing out on the life change right in front of them because they were so concerned about being right.
Second problem: They become jealous and prideful that everyone is going to get baptized by Jesus. Let's think about this...if I wanted to be baptized and I saw one group arguing with each other, and another group inviting and welcoming, well which one would I be more attracted to? No brainer.
Third problem: They totally fail to recognize the greatness of Jesus...the very people who were closest to John the Baptist and constantly hearing him talk about his mission to prepare the way for the one who is greater...and now here it is and they miss it.
They are too focused on themselves, concerned with who has the "right" way and the better baptism, and they are completely missing the point of why they are there. And as a result, they turn people away, people who have shown up and are ready for a life change.
*Where is your attitude turning people away?
*Where are you missing the point of why you are here?
Maybe the check out clerk at the grocery store, or the waiter at the restaurant?
Maybe the person you cut off on your way to work this morning who got a great view of your Jesus bumper sticker?
Maybe on the weekend in the way you talk to your volunteers?
Maybe on the weekend when there are lost people all around you who you don't say hi to, or even smile at because you are so focused on what you are "getting out of it" or your task at hand?
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