Passion-Unity

I am passionate about unity.
I believe if people have a unified vision, goal, and attitude, nothing can stop them from accomplishing what God has place upon their heart. This will only happen if all are willing to stand together - ALL! Once there is a wavering from anyone, this model breaks down. As Margret Mead says, “Never doubt that a small group of committed thoughtful people can change the world. Indeed, it is all that ever has.”

I am passionate-Series

I had quite a bit of thinking time at camp and decided to write about things that I am passionate about. So this week will be a few of the things I am passionate about. On any of these posts, I would love to hear what you are passionate about. I do not claim to be perfect in any of these areas but I strive be better and push others to do the same. Here's a start.
I am passionate about leadership. I am passionate about leaders leading. People who are in leadership positions must have passion for what they lead. Without passion leadership means nothing. Actions speak louder than words. It doesn’t matter what one says, it doesn't matter how many different ways one tries to communicate, if actions are not joined with words, trust is lost. This is much the same in the Christian faith. If one only has faith and no action they are no Christian at all. And in the same way, if one only has action and no faith they are no Christian either. Leader’s words require action. However, one’s actions are seen by all - intentions are not. Leaders lead by actions.

The Last Two Weeks

This has been a crazy last two weeks. I have been at Camp Blue Haven and had a great time getting to know the other teachers better and influencing lots of campers lives. I was in Nashville the last half of the week to watch my sister get married. It was a great time to see family and to see how much the congregation there loves my sister. It was a much needed time of rejuvenation and I am glad to be back in the office with some great friends. As a side note, I opened my office today and there was a frenzy of strings and encouragement. Thanks so much to anyone who contributed and know that the Young Adults class means so much to Court and I-we have made some of our best friends here.

A New Voice

I don't know how many of you were at the Youth led services on Sunday night, but you missed a great service. One of them had never led singing before-ever, and he did a great job. But for me the highlight of the night was Caleb's message. In short it was this. We, in the Churches of Christ, preach a gospel of form and not faith. We are known for what we don't do and not for what we do. That is, proclaim the message of Christ through love, not explain with words. That is a very short synopsis of what he preached on, but I just wanted to give you a glimpse. When he speaks again, you will want to make sure and be there.

Tom Boker

I went to a funeral yesterday for one of my Dad's really good friends-Tom Boker. If you have ever visited Memorial Road you were probably greeted by him. He was a Deacon there and there was about 500 people at the service. It was a great funeral with a lot of singing and celebration of his life. He was touted as the unofficial ambassador of Memorial Road. It was an inspiring time as I listened to stories of how he would keep a box of bibles in his trunk and give them to people he met. It also made me realize how much I love my own grandparents and that I don't spend enough time with them as it is. After great celebrations like that, I am reminded of the hope we have as Christians in a new life with Christ-here on this earth and in heaven. A hope that no other religion can offer.

Site for the week-Surface

Well, its not really a website. More like a new technology. It is called Microsoft Surface. Here is a great demo-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxk_WywMTzc

Camp

Here are a few observations I took from camp this week-mostly class time.

1. It doesn't matter how emphatically you talk to middle school boys, if your content is not condensed and simple to remember, it will be forgotten.
2. Acronyms don't work.
3. More than one scripture in a lesson is confusing.
4. There is no reason why the entire class can't be interactive.

There is my rant for camp bible classes. Overall it was a really good week. My kids were great and we had a really good time. There was a lot of great activities and by the end of the week we were all exhausted. I would do it again, but I am glad it was only 3 days long.