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Rewind time again. This Sunday at RPC, Timm started a new series called Translate. He’s been really passionate lately, and Sunday was no different. Here’s my take:
- “I took her to Kennedy Space Center for Valentine’s Day ’cause I’m a romantic guy.
- What is it that gives Christianity horsepower?
- Why is there such a disconnect in what we believe and how we act?
- Everyone is a hypocrite, you may as well go to church with them.
- Love your neighbor – bomb an abortion clinic.
- Matthew 7:24-27
- There’s a lot of big buts in scripture.
- Jesus was a rockstar.
- The difference is not the people who don’t come to church. The difference is the people who come and don’t act on what they’ve heard.
- At the end of the day, my neighbors don’t care if I sang and cried at church. They care if my life has changed.
- God leads us to the edge and says, ”Jump. I didn’t send my son to die on a cross so you could be comfortable.”
- It’s not about how you translate scripture. It’s how scripture translates into your life.
- My God is the god of your extreme circumstances.
- Just because your life is tough doesn’t mean you get to play by new rules.
- You’re trying to listen to the pastor and God wants you to listen to Him.
- What would it look like if the Church wasn’t full of hypocrites?
- “Well done.” It means we did something.
- Do you trust God? Why wouldn’t you do what He says?
- Outsiders learn about Christianity best by listening to Insiders speak intelligently.
- I know you think the bald guy is crazy.
Powerful message. Passionate delivery.
Tell me what I missed.
In the recent economic situation this country (world) is in, I was just told I got a raise AND a bonus. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
And no, you cannot borrow any money.
Anyone else out there getting good financial news?
Yeah, I know. You have to press rewind for a while to get back to Sunday, but it will be OK. I promise. Timm took the weekend off to spend time with his wife. Something about Valentines Day or something. Anyways, Chris Weatherly filled in for him and he spoke on, appropriately, relationships. Here’s what I’ve got:
- We were created for intimacy and community, but we have a lot of issues that hinder that.
- My trust issues began in 6th grade.
- “But don’t tell anybody” must mean tell everybody.
- God has always been after your heart. -We should be the same way.
- There is no long-lasting impact without investment.
- Christ has been investing in your life since he died on the cross.
- The only way to be impacted and to impact others is to invest in others and go after their heart.
- Romans 12:1-2, 9-10
- Christianity isn’t a free ride. -Christ has called us to much more.
- I know God has gone after my heart and I should be going after others’ hearts.
- I can be surrounded by people and be completely lonely inside.
- Your problem may not be with the other person. It may be with you. You’re not investing.
- If you only come to church and sit, you’re missing out on what God has designed you for.
I’ve heard Chris speak a number of times, and this was by far his best. Also, props to Travis for mentioning the Daytona 500 in the announcements. See you next Sunday.
We bought a $4k water softener when we first moved in to our house.
What’s the dumbest thing you ever bought?
Anyone out there superstitious?
Gentlemen,
Still looking for that perfect Valentines Day gift?
Harlequin Romance is offering a free download of one of their books.
I don’t know about you, but nothing screams love like a free downloaded copy of an over-estrogenated lust-fest.
At least Fabio no longer graces the cover. Looks like Brett Favre took his place. And he’s playing for the Cowboys.
My wife is weird. (Great post to kick off Valentines Weekend, I know.) Let me explain.
She has determined that I am unable to live exist alone. Therefore, she has also determined that in the event she should perish, I need to remarry. I tried the whole, “Fool me once, shame on you….” line on her, but she didn’t find it funny.
I actually think she fears for the kids. Like if she died we’d revert back to cave days of eating uncooked macaroni off the floor and peeing outside. She even went so far as to pick out her replacement. Bequeathing me to someone upon her demise.
There is a wrinkle in her plan: “Plan B”,” Ginny 2.0″, “Wife: the Sequel” – whatever you want to call her – is now married. Now Ginny has to rewrite her will.
Anyway, that’s a glimpse into my world.
What crazy request does your spouse have when they die?
Note: Interested ladies can send a resume, pictures and five samples of food.
“Being a Christian doesn’t mean life won’t be scary. It means we don’t have to be afraid.”
I heard Jaime say this last week in youth and it still blows me away.
What an awesome Sunday at RidgePoint! Timm did a Re:think on Repentance, Phyllis got baptized (finally), we hosted NEXT, and I stood and sang Amazing Grace next to my son. Try to guess the best part of the day. Here’s the rewind:
- We really thought the smartest thing to do was pull a large boat through Tampa during Superbowl weekend.
- We ate at McDonalds ’cause that’s how I roll.
- No matter how bad the situation is, you can always make things worse.
- 2 Chronicles 33:20-24
- Verse 23- That’s an important but.
- AMON INCREASED HIS GUILT.
- Repentance paves the way to restoration.
- No matter what you’ve done, God will forgive you.
- I know a lot of Christians who need to repent.
- I drove the bus ’cause the buss driver goes for free.
- When you’re heading in the wrong direction you stop, repent, and turn around and go the other way.
- I was wrong. I’m sorry. Will you forgive me?
- If you don’t have the guts to apologize, you’re not a man. -I just called you out.
- You don’t want to repent? Good luck on the restoration.
- Proverbs 29:1. Hi, my name is stiff-necked.
- When I sin against you, I don’t just sin against you. I sin against God, and I need restoration.
- I don’t know what your reaction will be, but I know God’s reaction: Forgiveness.
That’s my take. Tell me what I missed. Also, extra points for the Raiders of the Lost Ark shout-out second service.
It’s been a while since I did a Friday Five, so I thought I’d catch you up on what’s been going on.
- I had a few rants to post. Mainly about Geraldo, digital converters and people with ear hair. In the interest of trying to keep my site upbeat and positive, I scrapped those drafts. Maybe I’ll send them over to Scottie.
- Big Shirley sent me a funny cartoon about peeing to go along with this post and this post. Unfortunately it was R-rated. And she sent it to me at work. I may get fired.
- We have a Leadership Forum scheduled tomorrow at RPC. I get to lead a portion of the discussion. Be afraid.
- I tried Bacon Salton popcorn and it was just as good as I expected it to be. Stay tuned for more foods to be baconized.
- Everybody at work has a bad attitude today. Don’t they know it’s Friday? Come on, people.
That’s it for me. Happy Friday.
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