Thursday Thoughts 10.4.12

1.  I've tried the Bing vs Google challenge a couple of times now.  Still always pick google.2.  The speed limit radar things have already been stolen out of my neighborhood.3.  I'm going to try REALLY hard not to Mumford and Sons the new Mumford and Sons album.4.  The money we spend on Tae Kwon Do for our three boys is the best money we spend all year.5.  The Newsroom - the best show on TV right now.
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – September 30, 2012

What a great morning of worship yesterday - i absolutely LOVE choir Sundays.  If you're reading this, and have always wanted to be in the choir, but don't feel like you can sing, or have "the voice" - please come give us a try.  It's a great group to plug into, and a great way to get plugged into Oak Mountain.Right now we're preparing for our 2012 Christmas Program - All Things New.  (you won't find it in any Lifeway store - i produce these on my own).  Come join us on Wednesday nights from 6-7 (drinks, snacks and childcare…
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Friday Favorites 9.28.12

1.  Favorite apocalyptic raptural song - (I don't think raptural is a word)[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYqM9-Fj0Pg?rel=0]2.  Favorite reason to thank a cop - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD5VPpMNYvI?rel=0]3.  Favorite robbery?I wonder if they had "Find my iPad" turned on -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Aum6wyIoyY?rel=0]4.  Favorite telescope video - http://gu-embedded-video.appspot.com/?a=false&u=/science/video/2012/sep/26/hubble-astronomers-night-sky-video              5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship service - "Bless the Lord, oh my soul, oh my soul, worship His holy name"                                    
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Thursday Thoughts 9.27.12

1.  There's a business right on the state line called ornamental iron works - which is cool, cause everyone needs a 15 foot tall peacock, multi-colored, made from aluminum, in their front yard.2.  That was a lot of prepositional phrases.3.  I'm amazed at the love that a new puppy is able to instantly conjure in a household.4.  When was the last time Facebook or Twitter made you FEEL more connected to people?5.  The Newsroom - by far one of the best written shows on TV, since the West Wing.
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – September 23, 2012

If you've been missing Bob's series on rest - inspired from conversations with God on his sabbatical… be sure to check them out here on iTunesWe opened yesterday with White Flag - a tune I'm really digging from Passion.After our call to worship we sang Come Ye Sinners, You Lifted Me Out, Search Me, and You Alone Can Rescue.Our offering song was an older tune from Tommy Walker called Where You Are.
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Friday Favorites 9.21.12

1.  Favorite Perspective - (taken from the Mars Rover) 2.  Favorite WOW - I hate these types of shows, I really do - but then there's something like this….[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU_dBDccruI?rel=0]3.  Favorite reason to vet someone BEFORE putting them on the air - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csyAZPVEmpo?rel=0]4.  Favorite Story of Elijah in 30 seconds -  http://www.worshiphousekids.com/flash/player-licensed.swf?510 5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship service - "where You are, where You are, where You are, right here where You are"
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Thursday Thoughts 9.20.12

1.  The line across my forehead is getting deeper, and much more defined.2.  Babysitters are WAY cheaper than kids' meals at a restaurant.  Fellas - take your wife on a DATE.3.  I think the stretch of I20 running through Anniston/Oxford has an identity crisis.4.  I'm ready for my eyebrows to stop growing.5.  Jelly beans.
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday September 16, 2012

What a great privilege it is, not only to lead God's people in His worship, but to work with some of the finest musicians in the city…We opened yesterday with Awake My Soul - a tune I wrote quite a few years ago.After our call to worship we sang Let God Arise, Our God Saves, Enough and Before the Throne of God Above. Our offering song was a killer rendition of Lincoln Brewster's Surrender, thanks to the mad guitar skills of Jack Swaim.As a song of response we sang Jesus I Come.It's never too late to join choir!  We're meeting on Wednesday…
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Friday Favorites 9.14.12

1.  Favorite 9/11 return to work - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boEAKeXDl4A?rel=0]2.  Favorite reason to check the attic3.  Favorite way to spend $1994.  Favorite State of Printers - 5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship set -"Lord, I am thirsty, Lord I am down on my knees, and through all of the valleys, Your Word has spoken to me"
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Thursday Thoughts 9.13.12

1.  I feel bad for people I see at starbucks, talking on an iPhone, looking at their iPad, and still working on a PC…2.  I'm ready for the road crews in Meadowbrook to be gone.  I had a 15 minute commute the other day - on my street.3.  Nicki Minaj is going to be a judge on American Idol?  Do you still need a reason to stop watching?4.  Why should I gain from His reward?  I cannot give an answer.5.  My 2nd son turns 7 today …. 7.
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