KRISTIN’S BIRTHDAY IS TODAY…AND OTHER LIFE UPDATES

So much going on right now it can’t even be put into one blog post…but I am gonna try anyway. Here is the life update!

 

• First of all today is my lovely wife Kristin’s 26^th birthday.  We are still young enough that I can put her ageJ  My wife has had a hard couple of months and has given so selflessly.  I have a massage scheduled for her at noon and her Mom is here to watch Malachi all day.  Give Kristin a call today and sing her Happy Birthday.
• For those who prayed for me and our church/ministry this week thank you so much, we have felt your prayers!  The ministry that has taken place this week can only be explained by God.  This tragedy is nothing you want to happen but I have seen it used it incredible ways and seen students share their faith and lead with boldness. We saw over 210 high school students come to our Wednesday night service and have reports of at least 15 responding by putting their faith in Christ.
• One highlight for me was a guy who I shared with came up to me and told me that after we talked he prayed and asked Christ into his heart. I don’t ever want to be pressuring someone to pray a prayer so it was so neat that he told me the decision he had made and how it had made all the difference in his life and he could feel God in him.  Stuff like that gets me jazzed and explains my previous gushing post of why I am so excited by what God is doing right now.
• Keep praying the calling hours and funerals continue through the weekend and there are still many conversations and divine appointments taking place every minute inside Liberty high school.

HERE IS AN UPDATE ON SOME OTHER STUFF THAT HAS SLIPPED THORUGH THIS WEEK IN BY BLOGGING ABCENSE. 

• Had an awesome time getting together with the youth leaders of the Northeast Ohio Grace Brethren Churches last Sunday night.  I shared 6 things I learned in school and 6 things I didn’t

6 Elements of A healthy ministry

(I don’t know who came up with these or I would give them credit)

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  1. Atmosphere of love
  2. Healthy group image
  3. Effective prayer base
  4. Positive contacts/relationships outside the church walls
  5. Proper understanding/excitement of Jesus Christ
  6. Clear communication into the word

6 Things I have learned since school

1.     You are doing a good job when you aren’t doing “anything” -delegate

2.     If you are overseeing more than 6-8 people it is too many

3.     Focus on your strengths

4.     Activity doesn’t mean health

5.     You can learn anything from anyone and everywhere-Check out blogs, etc.

6.     Systems Create behaviors-Andy Stanley Catalyst 07

• TK went and got old on us
• The Cavs are winning baby! Slipped up last night but we are looking good
• Check out these pics from Malachi’s photo shoot on Friday. He is good looking like his dad.  The pics are under gallery and portraits.
• I am excited that Facebook lets me permanently block all the stupid applications now
• Did anyone else notice that Facebook added chatting? I didn’t…until I saw a message pop up.  Haven’t decided if this is good for all in one shopping or if it dilutes their brand.
• I think this is funny. I love you Macho Man!
• Call my wife and sing happy birthday to her!!!