Real Preachers of Genius

In doing research for my sermon this week, which is the start to and Evangelism series, I found this and wanted to share. Pretty amusing.

Father's Day

When I was a kid I loved Father's Day, then for a lot of years I hated Father's Day. Now I am back to a place where I can celebrate. There are many men in my life who are special and deserve honor on this day and I want to take the time to let them know (they will come in order or how long I have known them so that no-one gets hurt):

My Uncle Mitch:

Grandpa Fraley: My brother, Ashleigh:
My step-dad, Bob:

My brother-in-law, David: My father-in-law, Jack:

This list is by no means exhaustive of the men who have influenced my life, but it is the group of family that have served in that Dad role at one time or another. If you are a man and are a part of my life, I thank you.

In honor of my Dad, Richard Andrew New:

Thankful Thursday 15

(A day late again) Today I am thankful for:

1) Technology

2) Pretzel Sticks

3) People who love us like family, since we can't be with family.

4) My brain...I know that one seems weird, but some people's brain's betray them and I'm thankful for my brain health.

"Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High." Psalm 50:14

Monumental: Meeting someone famous

Moments in life that are monumental:

88) Meeting someone famous

Today I am pondering life's decisions. Do I meet someone famous (not A-list of course, but still) or do I hang out with my step-Dad, Bob?

I'm gonna choose Bob. When it comes down to it, we know what's important, don't we? We know what's going to last and what's fleeting. We know that famous people have others drooling over them all the time and are probably cocky and jaded, but that family is pretty great.

Though I'm a little sad, it's the right decision...I am thankful for a step-Dad who is good and kind; who is as much a part of the family as anyone else; I am thankful for Bob.

Thankful Thursday 14

1) Hot Showers

2) A Home Owners Warranty that means the water heater problem is not such a big problem.

3) The ability to get clean whenever I want

One and three are things I take for granted, I've gotta stop doing that. We have all been blessed so much, don't forget.

Cute Little Boy

This little boy is so cute...and the video is amusing.

That's My King

People often say "Happy Easter" and I understand that it's because we have the joy of the knowledge of Jesus triumph over death, but I hope that you have a thoughtful Easter. Especially if you're like me and you've been in church your whole life, don't just look the story over again. Give it some real time and thought. And check out this powerful video: