For those of you who think I’m way to cynical and negative on this blog, take this:

I love being a pastor.
I can’t believe I get paid to study the Bible, seek God, and cast vision.

I love getting emails every week about someone who accepted Christ in a worship service. The most recent one was amazing:

One Elevator was at home in California this past Sunday, one day before his mother’s funeral. He was sad that he had missed Elevation that day, and so he pulled out his computer and started listening to the Easter message online.
His sister and nephew sat down on the couch and listened with him.
They prayed with me to accept Christ during the invitation.

Oh, how about this email from last week?

Our production director for our Union Campus told us that 5 of his best friends have given their lives to Christ in the last 2 weeks at Elevation. One of them was at the pre-recording of our Easter message.

I really love our staff and their families. I have their back. If you ever cause them any grief at Elevation, I’ll show you the door. I don’t care how much you tithe. We’re unified, singularly focused, and ready to beat the hell out of the devil for years to come.

I love our volunteers. People like Kelly and Kathy. They’re here at the office enough to earn a part time salary. (Don’t get any ideas :)).
They’re doing stuff that no one will ever blog about. Except me. I’m blogging about them, because I love them and don’t know what this church would do without people like them.

I also love my wife and my son.
More than any of the other things I love.
They are the best part of my life, and the best part of every day for me.

Thanks for letting me randomly ooze my positive feelings today.
I’m buzzing on Monster Energy Drinks (Lo-Carb) and sentimental vibes.

Go hug a kid and plant a tree.