GREAT services today. Was good to be back in the saddle after a week off. Here are my ruminations on the day.
— I’m wiped out. It’s amazing how much preaching can wear you down. Still have Partnership Class tonight, and a date with my wife.
— My voice was REALLY feeling it today. Sab told me a few weeks ago “If you’d quit yelling at us (at church) maybe your voice wouldn’t hurt.” I do get worked up. No lie there.
— Good turnout and energy today. I hate summer church attendance, but it is what it is. Not many churches increase in attendcance over the summer.
— We take the summer opportunity to really focus on aiming at the church. Did that last year and this year.
— We have 27 people signed up for baptism on Sunday. Not sure all will follow through with that, but GREAT interest. Gonna be a blast.
— We started Untouchables today. Last year we took aim at social issues of the day. This year we are taking aim square at the church. We are tackling three issues I think the church needs addressed on.
— I talked about character today:
- God cares FAR LESS about our accomplishments than we think, and FAR MORE about our character than we choose to act.
- We must stop thinking about our accomplishments and start acting like God accomplished something in us.
- As Christians, its not that we want to hang out in the darkness, we just want some of the darkness to hang out with us.
- I can’t experience the grace of God, until I acknowledge the truth of God.
— Didn’t hold any punches today when talking about character. Too many Christians act as if sin is no big deal to God.
— Preached through acts 5:1-11 today. It’s the story of Annanias and Saphira. It’s a powerful story of how character matters. Many people use it to talk about money. I don’t think money is the issue in their story, character is.
— Had a TON of FTG’s and was able to connect with a lot of them. I LOVE hearing that FTG’s enjoyed the service.
— My sis and bro-in law were in church today. I am so proud of them and where God is taking them in their life and ministry. Was great to have them in church before they head overseas to follow God’s call.
— Alright, more on my mind but I need to review my partnership class notes. Have Partnership at 4 PM.
— An Elementer is watching Jaydah for us tonight AND loaning us their convertible corvette to take out on a date. CAN’T WAIT!
Following Christ,
Jeff
