We had a solid day yesterday at Parkway. It felt good to get back into life's normal routines with people I love so much. Plus, I got to preach through our Core Values. Yes, I am more than passionate about this church and what it's purpose is in Victoria. And yes, I am blown away by all that God is doing among us. We saw more people go public with their faith yesterday - very cool.
Here are a few things that are still rolling through my mind from yesterday:
Here are a few things that are still rolling through my mind from yesterday:
- The church that is close to Jesus can do anything. The church that is far from Jesus can do nothing.
- We need the daily discipline of drawing close to Jesus. For me this year, I am going to use, www.youversion.com, as a tool to help.
- I am still looking for people that will take me up on the Bible in a year challenge. Email me to let me know that you are in.
- Didn't mean to take a shot at Mr. Osteen...kinda just fell our of my mouth (twice) but I stand behind our value of the Bible directing life-change.
- If you aren't connected in a Small Group, you need to get plugged in. GroupLink is on Sunday. Don't miss it.
- My little "don't you put me on a pedestal that God never intended" was an on the spot thing during the second service but I am sure glad that God put it those words in my mouth. None of us should be on a pedestal. There is level ground at the cross and God has called all of us just as clearly as he has called me to impact the world.
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My daughter, Cheri, and her Leah, have said the same thing to me. You did a REALLY GOOD JOB Mike.
I just want our Deacon boys to capitalize on this message and use it to catapult us forward into 2009 with great effectivenes for Christ.
Hulan