I appreciate creativity. Someone spent some serious time and energy putting this light show together. It's a bit long but click here and give it a shot...it might brighten your day!
When I think of Jesus as the "Light" of the world sometimes I forget how light in the hand of the artist can illuminate the mind: concerts, Christmas trees, laser shows, film, sunsets. Here's a link to one of my favorite painters, Thomas Kincaid, "the painter of light."
George Barna's new book, Revolution, will be sitting on top of our toilet very soon. I seem to consume more information on this wonderful flushing mechanism than anywhere else. Barna just released a forecast based on a lifetime of Christian research. He anticipates a new breed of Christians, exiting the traditional, program based church in search of more relevant expressions of their faith. The idea excites and concerns me. Sounds like a good read. I'm looking forward to "throne time" this winter!
Here are some interesting poll stats from an article released today from the Barna Group:
1. 80% of all US adults call themselves "Christians."
2. 68% of all US adults call themselves "committed Christians."
3. 45% of all US adults call themselves "born-again Christians."
4. 25% of these(3) base their salvation on something other than Jesus.
My family's pastor, Doug Sherman, is on a much needed 3 month sabbatical. The Shermans were extremely blessed with an opportunity to spend 2 of those three months in Mazatlan. This photo was taken Saturday when Doug and new friend/cafe owner(Ricos), Rogelio, did some climbing and kayaking. Doug gives some great details of his day here. At the bottom of the page you'll find a spot to send an encouraging greeting!
If I was still candy looting "The Hood" on Halloween I wouldn't mind having this guy in my entourage.
Hat tip to Marc Doney who did an awesome job last Sunday leading praise and worship at Grace Harvest Church.
Click here for this hilarious "trick or treat" video!
Over 50% of the least fuel efficient vehicles in the world are built by domestic manufacturers according to a recent Forbes Magazine video. 24 vehicles were picked based on 2006 EPA data. 13 were built in the US, 5 in Great Brittain and 5 in Germany. Japan and Korea? 「零」 = 0
As a car salesman I see the demand for hybrid technology firsthand. It's going to be a while before hybrids hit the mainstream. But economy cars will continue to escalate as a hot commodity. Today I have a client trading in a '98 Toyota Camry with 80,000 miles. I expect it to sell within a week. Probably to someone with a fuel starved SUV!
Is it just me or does Dan Lienert, a Forbes senior editor, look about 19?
UPDATE (11-05): That Camry had a credit card deposit on it within 15 minutes!
UPDATE (11-11): Shelly Leary is grateful that the 11-05 deal fell through. Sold!
I know, I know....they've only been gone a couple weeks! Maybe it's the distance. It just "feels" longer. It looks like they're starting to settle into their new home away from home.
I've had the honor of observing the Sherman family firsthand for many years. It's been fun watching the kids grow into caring and thoughtful young adults, each with their own unique giftings and personalities. And as for Doug and Peggy, well...suffice it to say we have it REAL GOOD at Grace Harvest Church! I'm so thankful they all have this sabbatical to love on each other. May our friends discover Jesus afresh in Mazatlan, the "Pearl of the Pacific."
Christ-follower, husband, father and pastor, awkwardly dancing to the unforced rhythms of grace.
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