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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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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Friday Favorites 5.25.12

1.  Favorite Brainstorming Session - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtw33b9TCfU?rel=0]2.  Favorite call to worship - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDpQdIetFJ0?rel=0]3.  Favorite Dunk - If you haven't seen this yet - is it warm or cold under the rock?[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El1JfNChDNY?rel=0]4.  Favorite reason to not get bronchitis - This one too - if you haven't seen it yet ....[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaAd8OuwwPk?rel=0]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 5.24.12

1.  Did you know that Coca Cola provides their products to Disney, free of charge?2.  And my kids thought we were going to the beach...3.  Spaceship Earth - one my all-time favorite rides (yes - the big golf ball in Epcot).4.  Ever try to make Pirates of the Caribbean NOT scary for young kids?  "Hey! Look at that bird... on top of... the skeleton... yeah... his head...."5.  Did you know that Disney cast members aren't allowed to point directions with one finger?  It's rude in some cultures.
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Friday Favorites 5.18.12

1.  Favorite "I need one of those"[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI-15fovYEY?rel=0]2.  Favorite guitar solo - I was mixing down our Easter Sunday morning services - and came across this.  This is Jack Swaim - one of my guitarists, and an incredible musician.  He whipped this solo out during the interlude of Stronger.  May I say that i'm so blessed to serve with such fine musicians...http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87743143/JS%20Blog/Site/Flash_Stuff_files/player.swf3.  Favorite need for goosfrabah...(it can happen to any PC user...)[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtTUsOKjWyQ?rel=0]4.  Favorite "well duh!" (Mark 13:32)Maya Calendar workshop documents time beyond 20125.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship - "the enemy - he has to leave, at the sound…
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Thursday Thoughts 5.17.12

1.  What if, instead of the 30 minutes you spend trying to attract followers on twitter, or friends on Facebook, you prayed that God would break your heart for your friends, your marriage, the poor, the lost, that He would create a deeper intimacy with your spouse, your kids....2.  I think buggies in stores should follow basic traffic laws.3.  So... the octagon shaped thingy, red background, white lettering - that means STOP, right?4.  That van was paid for.5.  Progressive customers - if you only knew how your company acted when they were on the other end of the deal...
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Friday Favorites 5.11.12

1.  Favorite HUH? - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM8JhvfoqdA?rel=0]2.  Favorite Tripp and Tyler - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsgR7uUxyhQ?rel=0]3.  Favorite educational moment - Watch this about the "in a world" voice guy, Don LaFontaine -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QPMvj_xejg?rel=0]4.  Favorite drum lesson - Now watch this about Jeff Porcaro's Rosanna Shuffle -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmjZ6JPn91s?rel=0]5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship - "The whole earth is filled with Your glory, Lord.  angels and men adore, creation LONGS for what's in store."
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