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Thursday Thoughts – 4.12.12

1. Sometimes the cashier in the express lane is quite the talker... doesn't that defeat the purpose?2. I still have yet to buy a groupon.3. Does Mat Kearney tour with a clapping ensemble?4. I'm so glad it rained last week. My truck needed washing.5. I get to serve with some of the finest musicians in the city.
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – April 8, 2012

We had a great crowd at Oak Mountain yesterday.We opened yesterday morning with a song I introduced last week at our Palm Sunday worship service called Joyful by Brenton Brown.After our call to worship we sang Let God Arise, Not To Us, Christ the Lord is Risen Today, Stronger, and Agnus Dei.Our offering song was Not Guilty Anymore - great tune by Aaron Keyes.Last week - during Holy Week, we also had a 7AM Good Friday service - themed around the 7 last words of Christ.For that service (because I've been asked) we sang Here I am to Worship, How…
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Friday Favorites 4.6.12

1. Favorite magic trick - I worked at the Wright Center when i was at Samford, and one of the shows I worked was David Copperfield. I got to see how he did this trick - was standing about 10 feet from him, backstage. Also signed a contract saying I would never tell - but even if I told you, you wouldn't believe me.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uipdGJv1ODU?rel=0&w=451&h=250]2. Favorite TV ad - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYX5fFxcXWU?rel=0&w=451&h=250]3. Favorite weekly west wing scene - CJ and a Secret Service agent - in honor of one of my best friends, also serving as an agent.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJx3JeAzAH0?rel=0&w=451&h=250]4. Favorite song…
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Thursday Thoughts – 4.5.12

1. I've enjoyed watching Penn Jillette (Penn and Teller) on the Celebrity Apprentice. I don't usually watch trash TV - but he's a class act. The amazing thing to me is that he's not a believer and in fact an outspoken atheist, and yet acts more like Jesus than any other personality on the show.2. Sunday's Comin'....3. There's nothing better than the sound of one of your own kids praising Jesus.4. Oh sure, NOW Brusters is open, just as I start craving Dairy Queen.5. Not to be too serious on the Thursday Thoughts - but our Palm Sunday worship service…
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – April 1, 2012

Our Palm Sunday worship service was yesterday - entitled "Your Great Name."I'm not going to recap the whole service here - as I'm blessed to serve in a church that allows us, a couple times a year, to take the entire hour for a special worship service that includes music, drama, video...I hope to have the audio mixed soon - and available... but in the meantime - i was sitting downstairs last night, and our middle son was in the shower - and I heard something, so I grabbed my phone... it's his rendition of our opening song from yesterday…
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Friday Favorites 3.30.12

1. Favorite guitar riffs - Surely your favorite is in here somewhere.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNq94ZaZ0Yk?rel=0&w=451&h=250]2. Favorite amazing voice - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt3Utn4mjeg?rel=0&w=451&h=250]3. Favorite weekly scene from the West Wing - Probably in the top 5 most dramatic scenes of the whole series, and a killer tune from Dire Straights.West Wing - brothers in arms[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMwEd13r9-I?rel=0&w=451&h=250]4. Favorite friends scene - at least for this week[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ITjqLSAZY?rel=0&w=451&h=250]5. Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship - "I know that I don't know what I'm asking."
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Thursday Thoughts – 3.29.12

1. They've been working on I-20 through Aniston since before I went to Samford. They must be getting paid hourly.2. The new phone book was thrown in my driveway a few weeks ago. Could there be a greater symbol of irrelevance?3. The speed limit on highway 119 is 55mph.4. I'm looking for a good ice cream place for these high-80 degree days, but Brusters is closed for the winter. 5. Kidney stones...
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – March 25, 2012

We finished up our Spring Break week with a one-service Sunday yesterday. I love the feel of the room with our congregation packed in - and the singing is just outstanding.We opened yesterday with All Who Are Thirsty.After our call to worship we sang Beautiful One, Blessed Be Your Name, It Is Well, You Alone, and In Christ Alone.Our offering song was Everything.This Sunday - Palm Sunday worship service - 9 and 10:45AM. Be sure and join us.
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Friday Favorites 3.23.12

1. Favorite wildlife show - Love it.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECbvHQowmhE?rel=0&w=451&h=250]2. Favorite Inception-style trailer - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLDx-BPgxxA?rel=0&w=451&h=250]3. Favorite weekly scene from the West Wing - Barlet has to recuse himself from office - and the Republican Speaker of the House takes over.you're relieved mr president[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqlEKMtwUR4?rel=0&w=451&h=250]4. Favorite ridiculous from the past - My tech director Will was out last week as they had their 2nd baby. Two years ago, when he was out - I decided to do the 80 myself... I think we did pretty good. I thought about a reprise this time, but didn't want to jump the shark.[vimeo 9984855 w=451…
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