Random Friday

Here are some random Friday thoughts:

• It is the first week of our Unstoppable series as a part of the One Prayer series.  We are excited about joining other churches across the world for this series.
• Trust me, you don't want to miss this first week!  
• "Don't put a period where God puts a comma!" This Sunday at Elevate: Unstoppable Come Back.
• Game one went to the Lakers.  I'm thinking it's going to be Lakers in six games!
• "Give me five minutes with a person's checkbook, and I will tell you where their heart is." - Billy Graham.  Wow, that's so true.  Whatever is in your heart will eventually come out in your actions and through what you do with what has been given to you.
• Not sure if it's the British accent or Charlie's reaction but this video is funny.  I love the remix too.
• We are still winless in our basketball season.  We are getting closer though!  We lost two weeks ago by one in overtime and this Tuesday by three in regulation.
• I love this little girl!  She is growing up so fast.
• The kids get out of school in less than two weeks.  They are so excited!  
• We are going to visit family in SC in a few weeks.  We can't wait to see everyone.  It only happens twice a year so we always try to make the most of these times.
• Have you ever heard the history of how the 12 apostles were killed? Read this.  It is amazing.
• "Spiritual warfare is going to happen if you are doing anything significant for God." - Nelson Searcy
• I'm in a coaching Network with Nelson Searcy of Church Leader Insights and Pastor of the Journey Church in New York.  It has been great and very challenging.  Last week Rick Warren joined our conference call.  I love Pastor Rick!  He has an incredible heart for Pastors.
• "It doesn’t matter how you start the ministry but how you finish.  You don’t get something for starting the marathon but finishing it." - Rick Warren
  
• "Doubt your doubts and believe your beliefs." - Rick Warren
• By the way, Rick Warren is extremely encouraging too.  It reminded me of the type of people I need to surround myself with: Highly productive people not high maintenance people, positive and optimistic people NOT negative and pessimistic people.
• Life is too short!  Surround yourself with people who can build you up and help you become more like Christ.