Thursday Thoughts 6.21.12

1.  I saw a guy riding a motorcycle with a full-faced helmet, but he had on shorts, a t-shirt, and flip-flops.  #paradox2.  I think I represent the last generation of capitalists.3.  I play with some of the best musicians in the city.4.  I started recording some songs this week.  I almost forgot what it was like to create music.5.  My oldest turned 11 last Friday.  You know when your parents say "it goes by so fast...?"  It really does.
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – June 17, 2012

Choir sang again yesterday.  I love choir Sundays!  Choir now takes a break until August, when we'll resume rehearsals on Wednesday night, August 8th.We opened yesterday with one of my favorite Tommy Walker tunes - I Have a Hope.After our call to worship we sang Hosanna, Joyful, The Stand, God of This City, and Before the Throne of God Above.Our offering song was a new tune that I introduced during communion last week called Great I Am from New Life Worship.
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Friday Favorites 6.15.12

1.  Favorite birthday to celebrate today - Happy birthday to my NICU baby - Drake Sears.  Born 11 years ago.  He had quite the problems when he was born.  I'm amazed daily at how God uses him and has blessed our lives through him.2.  Favorite reason to never eat McDonald's french fries... ever - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgH6C1itI08?rel=0]3.  Favorite congressional hearing - Surely you've seen this, but in case you haven't...[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxF4AmsgaYE?rel=0]4.  Favorite Mr Rogers episode - Absolutely LOVED Mr Rogers.  Watched him everyday.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFzXaFbxDcM?rel=0]5. Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship set "the mountains shake before You. The demons runs and flee, at the mention…
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday June 10, 2012

Had a little "Oak Mountain Unplugged" yesterday.We opened with All Because of Jesus.After our call to worship we sang Your Grace is Enough, Stronger, The Solid Rock, and You Never Let Go.Our offering song was Lift High.For communion - i introduced a new song (to Oak Mountain) called Great I Am.  We also sang Streams of Living Water Flow, from Red Mountain Music.
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Friday Favorites 6.8.12

1.  Favorite sportsmanship moment - The competitor and high school rival stopped when her competition fell in front of her - and carried her to the finish line[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irs9XP2bplE?rel=0]2.  Favorite new worship song - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5CWGi82N7k?rel=0]3.  Favorite website - I started listening to Dave Ramsey in 2008.  Our family finances have never been the same...Dave Ramsey4.  Favorite trippandtyler - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uCIzHLEbkM?rel=0]5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship - "You are stronger, sin is broken, You have saved me"
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Thursday Thoughts 6.7.12

1.  One of my favorite parts in all of scripture is when God answers Job out of the whirlwind.2.  Am I the only one that thinks that John Mayer and Johnny Depp may be the same person?3.  I promise one of the pirates in the Disney ride is real.4.  Someone stole my iPad, from my office.  Who steals from a church?5.  Masterchef is on TV again - what a great show.
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Monday Morning Recap 6.3.12

Greetings interwebers.We opened yesterday with Arise and Sing - a new tune from Brenton Brown that we've been working into the sets.After our call to worship we sang Forever (quite the throwback), Search My Heart - the new tune from Hillsong United, Center, and Be Thou My Vision.Our offering song was I Lift My Hands.VBS this week.  Communion this coming Sunday!
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Friday Favorites 6.1.12

1.  Favorite news story  - Guy paints himself green, then can't scrub it off...2.  Favorite weekly scene from West Wing - I've said this before - and it's worth repeating.  My wife and I watch at least part of an episode of this series every night on DVD, because it's one of the best TV shows ever created.  The writing is brilliant.  The acting and cast are outstanding.  I won't discuss the political influence on the show - but if you haven't watched it, grab the full 7 seasons on DVD.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixgp9c_sGv4?rel=0]3.  Favorite new music - Check out Josh Garrels - we've also been playing…
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Thursday Thoughts 5.31.12

1.  It's almost June.2.  I forgot about twitter for the past two weeks.  It's been so nice.3.  I need a vacation to recover from my Disney vacation.4.  I used to think I loved Star Wars - then i went to a Star Wars weekend at Disney Hollywood Studios.5.  There's nothing like being able to ride roller coasters with all three of your boys - including your 5 year old, and experience their fearlessness.
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