Thursday Thoughts – 8.9.12

1.  What?  That is not a real puppy…2.  Seriously - how long can the olympics possibly last?3.  When did "sloppy," "unprepared," and "unrehearsed" become synonymous with "authentic?"4.  My 1st born started middle school band this week.5.  Jelly beans.
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – August 5, 2012

We're nearing the end of the summer, and the end of the Flayhart sabbatical - he'll be returning to the pulpit on Sunday August 26 - but you're not going to want to miss the next two weeks - Gordon Bals of Daymark Pastoral Counseling will be preaching - it's going to be tremendous.  Trust me.We opened last weekend with one of my favorite tunes - All Who Are Thirsty.  i love the prayer (chorus) "come Lord Jesus come"After our call to worship we sang Filled With Your Glory, Hosanna (Hillsong), Stronger, Rejoice the Lord is King, and You Never Let Go.Our…
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Friday Favorites 8.3.12

1.  Favorite parent reaction - I don't think i can blame them - i can't stand to watch this stuff…someone's gonna break their neck![youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD335CJgLaQ?rel=0]2.  Favorite reason to cancel American Idol - Imagine if this sweet 11 year old just sang, instead of trying to imitate things she hears on that show…[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9TgeVwGR68?rel=0]3.  Favorite review of Dark Knight Rises - 4.  Favorite version of call me maybe - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBM7i84BThE?rel=0]5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship set - "So let Your name be lifted higher, be lifted higher, be lifted higher"
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Thursday Thoughts 8.2.12

1.  It's already August.  Why did I bother taking the Christmas lights off the bushes?2.  KLOUT really seems to be taking off.3.  I've been watching Newsroom - i'm completely hooked, and a huge fan of Sorkin.4.  I heard on the news that there was a badminton scandal.  Really?5.  When do we get to go back to normal programming on TV?
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – July 29, 2012

I absolutely love bullfrog choir Sunday.  Yesterday we had about 125 guys join us on stage and lead Oak Mountain in worship. I mentioned to the men yesterday - one of the biggest blessings from not leading for 6.5 months was the opportunity to sit and worship with my boys.  It's one of the biggest callings you have as a father - to model worship for your children.  Don't take it lightly.  For those that joined me on the stage yesterday - i was literally preaching to the choir, as those men were willing to get up and sing anyway -…
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Friday Favorites 7.27.12

1.  Favorite mashup - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkDHDYy_9cE?rel=0]2.  Favorite reason to stay out of the water - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LceWIBOKkig?rel=0]3.  Favorite reason to love the Dawgs[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/46398916 w=451&h=250] Coach Mark Richt on the Dan Lebatard Show (ESPN) from Georgia Football on Vimeo.4.  Favorite movie scene - Absolutely can't wait until the next one comes out -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh7tgX_Uaqs?rel=0]5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship - "bless the Lord, oh my soul, oh my soul - worship His holy name"
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Thursday Thoughts 7.26.12

1.  Political discussions on Facebook seem like a really good use of time.2.  I'm so excited about the work crews tearing up all of Meadowbrook road.  It makes running so much MORE fun.3.  The new Words with Friends ad is the first one annoying enough to make me think about buying the ad-free version.4.  I may eat Chick-Fil-A everyday next week.5.  Christian Bale stops by to see CO shooting victims - that's cool.  Class act.
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – July 22, 2012

Yesterday's worship was particularly special to me.  I had changed out a few of the songs last minute before rehearsal on Wednesday.  To look around and see so many singing, so fervently… what a blessing to be at Oak Mountain.We opened yesterday with Brenton Brown's Joyful.After our call to worship we sang Because of Your Love, Come Ye Sinners, Grace that is Greater, 10,000 Reasons, and How He Loves.Our offering song was the newest Paul Baloche song called The Same Love.
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Friday Favorites 7.20.12

1.  Favorite reason to choose lakes over the ocean - 2.  Favorite - umm…something - 3.  Favorite reason to hate Burger King - 4.  Favorite financial interview -I'm a fan of both Tripp and Tyler and Dave Ramsey - i'd almost like to think that Dave DIDN'T know this was a joke…[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSBFPqu6kpQ?rel=0]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 7.19.12

1.  I don't think there's enough cowbell in worship music.2.  Will Ferrell really kinda gave the cowbell a bad name.3.  I wonder if I can get away with cowbell in the first tune this weekend.4.  Man, the things we choose to care about.5.  I'm still planning on eating at Chick-Fil-A.
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