Smellmylife

This will rub some people the wrong way, but twittering is stupid!  If you have the time during your day to follow somebody elses life (Tweets), you might need some more to do.  Oh wait, I just ate some roast beef.  Wait, I have really bad gas right now.  Hey, just got out of a [...]

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My blogging break was a good one!  Much needed.  Now I have alot to say!
Have been asking myself this question alot, “How much do I Love Jesus?”
So ready for the fall at The Journey Church!
Can’t wait for Catalyst ‘08!  I get to work security down by the stage.
I think I’d take a bullet for Andy [...]

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Summer is upon us!
Saturday went really well.
I was feeling the message…True Disciples are Obsessed!
Are you obsessed with bringing God’s Kingdom to the earth?
Looking forward to a very productive summer
Really trying to set ourselves up for big growth in the fall!
I’m a little sad right now…it’s my last week at Arundel Bay (more on that in [...]

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Now that’s a tongue twister!

We had 10 first time guests on Saturday!
People are hearing about and checking out our church!
Robby was great on Saturday…Dirty Disciples make a Difference!
This was a much needed 3 day weekend.
Looking forward to OnePrayer.
I dropped my new copy of “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan in the toilet!  Pre-use thank God!
Anyone want [...]

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Saturday went great!
Attendance was up!
As promised, I beat Robby in the 40 yard dash
I’m so glad I didn’t pull a muscle!
We are now consistently adding new members
I’m excited about our upcoming baptism service
God is moving in our Church!
One of our new guys at church named Chris has some awesome tattoo’s!
God’s love is so undeserved,  I’m [...]

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I apologize in advance for some posts I will make this week!
Saturday Night was an awesome service
We were able as a church to financially bless a family who really needed it…that’s a rush! Who needs drugs?
It’s awesome to hear things like, “I’ve never liked any church I’ve ever gone too.  Journey is the first church [...]

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It’s been a few days since my last post because I’ve been extremely busy, but I’m back and will be posting frequently in the next few days.
Here is some random stuff that you probably don’t care about!

I spoke on Saturday night on Lust (particularly as it relates to Pornography)
I spoke for 57 minutes….that’s right 57 [...]

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Man, was it ever a nice day outside!
I’m working on my message for this week, it’s on Lust and Pornography…yeah, pray for me
I’m a little depressed
I get down sometimes, usually for about a week.  I know it’s Satan trying to discourage me.
Please pray for me that I’ll get out of this funk.
I’ve been working out [...]

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Robby did a great job with SexyBack part 3 this week
I’m having trouble finding motivation. Anyone else ever have this problem? It’s annoying.
Can’t wait to see who the Redskins draft this Saturday.
The Orioles took 2 of 3 from the Yankees this weekend. Love it!
I can’t believe I’ll be 35 next month! (where [...]

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Saturday Night was a great service
Kind of depressing that alot of our regulars weren’t there….attendance was down
Very glad to see 6 first time guests though!
The band did a great job…especially on the Cheap Trick song!
That’s right we did, “I Want you to Want me” to kick-off Sexy Back part 2
Robby hit the nail on the [...]

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1. Will people ever start commenting? (I know you’re out there!)
2. Will the Orioles go 161-1?
3. Is anyone mad that I said “penis” and “vagina” in my sermon on Saturday?
4. Is relaunching a stalled church plant the hardest thing ever?
5. Will “Lustin Sexybottom” become a national celebrity?
6. Why can’t [...]

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I think a lot of pastors whose churches grow quickly get a little too big for their britches!
We need more prayer for God to work mightily in our church.
We will be kicking off 1,000 hours of prayer next week.
I know it’s necessary, but I hate rain!
Saturday Night was great! A little stressful, but great!
I [...]

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We didn’t have the internet this morning at work and I left my cell at home….I felt cut off
Little bit of a ghost town on Saturday night. wasn’t expecting that since attendance has been good lately
Very excited about some things coming up this summer….one thing in particular (more to come soon)
My favorite thing to [...]

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Can’t wait to see our middle school’s production of “Willy Wonka”
Can’t wait to see where The Journey Church is a year from now.
I’m going to lose some weight (seriously)
I can outrun Robby in a 40 yard dash
I’m thankful for a youth pastor who invested himself in me when I was a skinny, pimply teenager
I love [...]

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Just some random thoughts….

The band was rockin’ on Saturday (esp you Matt)
We continue to have a steady stream of first time guests!
Thank you to all who volunteer to make our environment work
Some thoughts from the message

God wants us to Stop wasting time and start doing something for Him
It’s OK to fail, God is pleased [...]

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My wife Mary is an amazing mom
American Idol is a disappointment thus far
I’m looking forward to Lost tonight
If you are in or near Crofton, you must check out Mi Casita. It’s my new spot!
Grant is almost walking!
Lincoln is looking older and older every day (where does the time go?)
I love doing life and ministry [...]

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