OK…my ADD is in overdrive this morning…I’ve been up since 3:30…wow!
First thing…evidently some peeps have gotten wind of this new series we are doing on sex, dating, and marriage called Lord of the Rings. When I checked itunes yesterday our podcast was ranked #48 in the religion & spirituality section…HOLY COW! You can download the message here if you would like.
AND…don’t forget to invite people this Sunday. Trust me…if you have someone who thinks church is boring…that will be changed! This Sunday is the sermon on sex…and while I will not be crass and crude…I will teach exactly what Scripture says, not backing down from the “tense” issues. AND…I can promise that people from a churched background are likely to be highly offended because they have never had to hear the subject dealt with so bluntly!
(For those who have kids in middle school/high school…yes, this sermon will be ok for them…trust me, it’s not going to be any worse than that watch on television OR see in a chat room!)
On to the next subject…pink shirts!!!
The month of October is breast cancer awareness month. Anytime the word “cancer” is used it gets my attention. My mother lost a battle with cancer in 1982 and went to be with Jesus. It wasn’t breast cancer—but nonetheless, I remember her struggle.
AND…I know ladies who have fought the battle with breast cancer and survived. SO…in a show of support I am going to ask the men in our church to do something that could be considered “unmanly!” This Sunday I will be wearing a pink shirt in a show of support for those who have had to deal with breast cancer…and I am asking the men in our church to do the same!!! I know—this is pushing the edge…but it will be awesome for us to show the ladies in our church who have had to deal with this…and who may deal with this in the future that we support them 100%.
(If you wear a pink shirt…I want you to hang around after the service a join me on stage for a group photo!!!) And spread the word guys!!!
Next thought…Chicago…
I am heading to the windy city today for this conference. I can’t wait!!! I am a freak when it comes to seeing what does and does not work in other churches!!! I made the commitment to God when I began the ministry to always learn…a person who ceases to learn will stop growing…and so will the organization that they lead. Pray for us that we will have a safe trip—that I will not sit behind someone on the plane that INSISTS on reclining their flippin’ seat…and that I get a snack on the plane!!!
Next thought…Tony! Tony Morgan had this post about what he learned at Disney World…HOLY COW…maybe a lesson or two here the church can apply?
AND finally…I did an interview for Cory about why I blog and a few other random questions…you can read it hear if you would like. Thanks for including me Cory…you rock my friend!
Uh…yep…that’s about it. I’ve got to go pack now—takes about 15 minutes…as opposed to most women who can take up to 15 days!!! Just being honest! Stay tuned for trip updates!!!