Spontaneous Baptisms

Archive for February, 2007

How am I going to explain this?

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

I know I’ve got to, but I don’t know where to start.
I don’t know what to say.
I can’t do it justice.
But since there’s no way I’ll be able to fall asleep until the wee hours (a combination of Monster energy drinks and the Holy Ghost), I may as well give it a shot.
Our one year [...]

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I might cry

Friday, February 9th, 2007

If ever there were a worship service to put me in tears, it would be this Sunday.
We are in for an unforgettable day together.
As I look over the service elements and add the last little bit to the message, I’m getting chills.
I think you’ll see a side of me you’ve never seen before.
And a [...]

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Welcome Home

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

I’ve been gone since Sunday.
I had a great trip, but I love coming home.
For two reasons (in this order):
1. My wife always makes my homecoming feel special. She always does whatever she has to do to ensure a clean house when I walk in. And she tries her best to wait up for me when [...]

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Gotta pick a track to run on

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

Somebody told me this once.
They meant well.
They were wrong.
I guess you need some context.
I was in college. I had been following Christ for 3 years.
I knew I was called to preach.
And I was starting to discover that there are many different wonderful styles of ministry.
Now, I was at a Baptist school, and I liked [...]

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Rollin’ Deep in the Dirty South

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

God just backed up the dump truck and buried me with blessings today.
I’m overwhelmed.
For starters, I got to sit in a room with a pretty small group of pastors and listen to Eddie Long and T.D. Jakes teach today. Got to ask questions too. Not a bad way to spend a Monday afternoon.
I’m here at [...]

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The Sound

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Our one year anniversary mini-series is underway… and we started off with a bang.
1250 people in attendance yesterday (glory to God!) and phenomenal energy in both worship experiences.
Our community outreach initiative is now fully disclosed, and we’re poised to rock the city.
Tons of you signed up to volunteer. Thank you. You’re in for a great [...]

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In my bones…

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

Aw yeah.
I’m gonna preach like a wild man tomorrow.
Lots of sweating, spitting, and screaming (the 3 essential s words that constitute effective preaching).
I can feel this message in my bones.
Brush up on Matthew 5:13-16 and Acts 2:1-6 if you’re coming.
And bring your amens.
I love the Word of God!

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