It has been brought to my attention by both friends and critics that from time to time I seem to “over hype” things on my blog. I have taken about a week or so to think about it and…to those who have said I do that…you are right.
Looking back over the past couple of years in my blogging journey I can see posts where I say, “Don’t miss this coming Sunday,” or, “the next series is going to be amazing” and can understand why this can be perceived as me “over-hyping” the service. After all, is it REALLY going to be THAT GOOD?
I’ve thought long and hard about this. Should I continue to promote things that are coming up at NewSpring Church on this site? Should I really say that it’s going to be new…that we’ve never tried what we are getting ready to do? Should I really encourage people to invite their friends? Or should I downplay the genuine passion and excitement that God has placed into my soul.
I’ve made a decision…it goes along with Jeremiah 20:9, if God sets my soul on fire, if He leads us in a direction to do something new, if we are going all out and then BEGGING HIM to make up the difference—then I am going to continue to promote on this site AND give praise to Him when He accomplishes more than we could have ever imagined!
Folks, let me be very clear—there is always a reason that I say that this coming Sunday is going to be the best one ever—that the next series is going to be both awesome and incredible—it’s because I REALLY DO BELIEVE IT!!! I am SMOKING what I am SELLING! When our creative team really feels that God is leading us in a certain direction…the passion and excitement in the room is contagious…and I cannot help but speak about all that we perceive is about to happen!
Do I go overboard at times? Perhaps…I have that tendency! BUT…I feel that in this situation I just can’t win in everyone’s eyes…either I am genuinely excited about what is headed our way…OR…I can just say nothing and downplay the incredible work that I am praying for and believing that God will do!
NewSpring…I am afraid that you have a church where the pastor just happens to be full of passion. I’ve never forgotten what it was like to be apart from Christ. I can remember feeling helpless and alone…and now I know what it’s like to know Christ…and I want EVERYONE to know what that is like…and when we begin to discuss new ways to present the Gospel and show the world who Jesus is—I JUST GET PUMPED UP!!!
So, that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it! I’ve said it numerous times on this site…I feel like our best days are ahead of us here at NewSpring Church. God has given us a vision for where we need to head in our teaching next year and it is consuming me right now. I honestly believe we are going to see thousands of people impacted for Christ and new opportunities are presenting themselves to us!
So…if you are in the crowd that thinks I over-hype, I guess you are just out of luck. I cannot keep silent when the Lord sets me on fire…and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
By the way…I think Sunday is going to be off the hook as we hit on the subject of marriage, sex and even some dating stuff…AND the new series in December is going to be incredible…AND Christmas services are going to be VERY different!!! :-)