What a neat weekend at the church. We got to visit with many "old" friends while celebrating the church's 25th birthday.
It was interesting to see and meet some of the folks that got this church started and built it up over the years. These people jumped out on a limb to start a small church in a small community that we now love and enjoy.
Dr. Childs sermon was enlightening regarding God's call in our lives. When they were my age or younger they planted this church. That is part of their legacy through God's call.
What is my legacy? What is God calling me to? Is is just to be a Deacon at CPC? Is it more? I haven't noticed a knocking on the door of my heart, but have I really been listening for it?
On another thought. We, as a Diaconate, spent alot of time and effort trying to get the facilities looking good for this event. Why? For the glory of God or for the glory of man? Johnny Long spoke to the Session/ Deacon meeting a few weeks ago. He stomped all over my toes about what motivates me. And sadly, I am people pleaser. I tend to be motivated by my pride of being accepted and appreciated. Why can't I do these things to glorify God without regard to Scott?
Struggling with my human nature........
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Funny
Not that 'Beer Ministry" ever gets like this but;
THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY AFTER YOU HAVE HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK:
1. Innovative
2. Preliminary
3. Proliferation
4. Cinnamon
THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY AFTER DRINKING TOO MUCH:
1. Specificity
2. Anti-constitutionalistically
3. Passive-aggressive disorder
4. Transubstantiate
THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY AFTER DRINKING TOO MUCH:
1. OMITED
2. Nope, no more booze for me!
3. Sorry, but you're not really my type.
4. Taco Bell ? No thanks, I'm not hungry.
5. Good evening, officer. Isn't it lovely out tonight?
6. Oh, I couldn't! No one wants to hear me sing karaoke.
7. I'm not interested in fighting you.
8. Thank you, but I won't make any attempt to dance, I have no coordination. I'd hate to look like a fool!
9. Where is the nearest bathroom? I refuse to pee in this parking lot or on the side of the road.
10. I must be going home now, as I have to work in the morning.
THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY AFTER YOU HAVE HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK:
1. Innovative
2. Preliminary
3. Proliferation
4. Cinnamon
THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY AFTER DRINKING TOO MUCH:
1. Specificity
2. Anti-constitutionalistically
3. Passive-aggressive disorder
4. Transubstantiate
THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY AFTER DRINKING TOO MUCH:
1. OMITED
2. Nope, no more booze for me!
3. Sorry, but you're not really my type.
4. Taco Bell ? No thanks, I'm not hungry.
5. Good evening, officer. Isn't it lovely out tonight?
6. Oh, I couldn't! No one wants to hear me sing karaoke.
7. I'm not interested in fighting you.
8. Thank you, but I won't make any attempt to dance, I have no coordination. I'd hate to look like a fool!
9. Where is the nearest bathroom? I refuse to pee in this parking lot or on the side of the road.
10. I must be going home now, as I have to work in the morning.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Manly Quiet Time
Hunting is a sport/hobby I really enjoy. In years past I have spent many days up a tree in some cold, forsaken swamp or on top of a brutally windy knoll. This year, I have been either too busy, or without a place to hunt. That is, until last weekend.
A good friend of mine from the fishing club invited me to his club in Pickens County for a day of hunting.
While the weather was warm and wet (not conducive to great deer hunting), I had a great time. I saw a few deer but never one I could harvest.
I don't know how others do quiet time, but I struggle with being motivated enough to take the time I should to really get one on one with God. But, hunting is fantastic for this. You sit alone in His creation for 4-6 hours, just sitting and watching. What a great time for prayer and repentance.
I find that time in the woods some of the best quiet time I have during a year. I should be having these quiet times more often, but the quiet of the woods just makes it all so pertinent.
We are all called to pray for eachother, our church members and leaders, our community, and our government officials. But my prayer time seems to be cut too short. It 's easy to cover the "important" stuff like health and family everyday, but I tend to skip so many things in my everday prayer life.
If you hunt, I would strongly suggest using your time there talking to God. If you don't hunt, find some time some where you won't be distracted to talk to Him. You won't regret it!
A good friend of mine from the fishing club invited me to his club in Pickens County for a day of hunting.
While the weather was warm and wet (not conducive to great deer hunting), I had a great time. I saw a few deer but never one I could harvest.
I don't know how others do quiet time, but I struggle with being motivated enough to take the time I should to really get one on one with God. But, hunting is fantastic for this. You sit alone in His creation for 4-6 hours, just sitting and watching. What a great time for prayer and repentance.
I find that time in the woods some of the best quiet time I have during a year. I should be having these quiet times more often, but the quiet of the woods just makes it all so pertinent.
We are all called to pray for eachother, our church members and leaders, our community, and our government officials. But my prayer time seems to be cut too short. It 's easy to cover the "important" stuff like health and family everyday, but I tend to skip so many things in my everday prayer life.
If you hunt, I would strongly suggest using your time there talking to God. If you don't hunt, find some time some where you won't be distracted to talk to Him. You won't regret it!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ministry?
Yeah, Beer Ministry is not considered a 'real' minstry, but it has really been good lately!
The last few weeks, we have had 8-12 people show up.
While the original draw and conversation revolves around brewing beer, it usually becomes a great time of theological discussion and discipleship.
This has become a great forum to get to know members of our church as well as meet new folks in our community and get some unchurched guys in the loop.
We usually meet on Monday nights at my house, some weeks on Tuesday nights. Come join us for some great fellowship!
The last few weeks, we have had 8-12 people show up.
While the original draw and conversation revolves around brewing beer, it usually becomes a great time of theological discussion and discipleship.
This has become a great forum to get to know members of our church as well as meet new folks in our community and get some unchurched guys in the loop.
We usually meet on Monday nights at my house, some weeks on Tuesday nights. Come join us for some great fellowship!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Humility?
NOT something I have much of. God is hammering me with it these days.
If you have read my previous posts, my fishing adventures held lots of opportunities this Fall. The biggest deal was leading the Angler fo the Year points going into the Championship a few weeks ago. I had a large lead that some described as a "lead pipe lock".
The Championship was held on one of my favorite lakes, at a time of year that I love. I was able to pre-fish plenty and was catching good fish. But after the event was over, the guy in 7th place for AOY passed me by. I finished 3rd or 4th for AOY. Once again missing my shot at the Southern Regionals in this trail.
Let's just say, I now know how Mac Brown of Texas felt Saturday night. His team was #1 in NCAA and had a real shot at the National Championship, but was beaten (ironically enough) by the #7 team in the country. Sounds famaliar.
In the past 10 years I have made the Regionals once. But have been in close contention several times, only to fall short, by a hair.
I mentioned previously that it just wasn't God's time before and maybe not this time either. Apparently not. It was very hard to deal with last weekend. I struggled with my pride. BUT, I have to back up and look at it from afar. It was not HIS plan, not now. My pride could not handle it, I guess.
Pride is a hard thing for all of us (especially Auburn fans these days). We live in a society where YOU are the most important thing. But, that is not what the Gospel tells us. God's love and will for me is the most important thing, and love for others, second.
Lord, help me become a more worthy adopted child. Help me to love you first and others second, me last. Thank you for loving me despite my short comings and pride !
If you have read my previous posts, my fishing adventures held lots of opportunities this Fall. The biggest deal was leading the Angler fo the Year points going into the Championship a few weeks ago. I had a large lead that some described as a "lead pipe lock".
The Championship was held on one of my favorite lakes, at a time of year that I love. I was able to pre-fish plenty and was catching good fish. But after the event was over, the guy in 7th place for AOY passed me by. I finished 3rd or 4th for AOY. Once again missing my shot at the Southern Regionals in this trail.
Let's just say, I now know how Mac Brown of Texas felt Saturday night. His team was #1 in NCAA and had a real shot at the National Championship, but was beaten (ironically enough) by the #7 team in the country. Sounds famaliar.
In the past 10 years I have made the Regionals once. But have been in close contention several times, only to fall short, by a hair.
I mentioned previously that it just wasn't God's time before and maybe not this time either. Apparently not. It was very hard to deal with last weekend. I struggled with my pride. BUT, I have to back up and look at it from afar. It was not HIS plan, not now. My pride could not handle it, I guess.
Pride is a hard thing for all of us (especially Auburn fans these days). We live in a society where YOU are the most important thing. But, that is not what the Gospel tells us. God's love and will for me is the most important thing, and love for others, second.
Lord, help me become a more worthy adopted child. Help me to love you first and others second, me last. Thank you for loving me despite my short comings and pride !
Monday, October 13, 2008
Back, for now.
It has been a busy week or so. The fishing "scramble" began on the 2nd when I left for LaGrange, GA for the Weekend Series southern regional. I fished that trail as a "co-angler", as in the guy in the back of the boat that has no say. I did not fair too well. I had never seen the lake before and dont really care if I ever see it again. Needless to say, did not get a check.
Drove home, spent the night, got up at 5 the next morning and drove 12 hours to Oklahoma. This was the Bass Club World Championship. Thirty four 6 man teams from all over the US and Canada competing for a $300,000 first place prize. Sounds great doesn't it? It is until you consider spending a week with 5 other strong willed egotistical anglers that stomp on eachothers feelings and pride.
As far as the fishing goes, I did okay, I pulled my weight for the most part. I left with the confidence I needed going into the State Championship which begins next week.
For now, I am spent phsyically, mentally and spiritually. It seems like I spent the whole week ignoring none-sense, consoling others that were stomped on, or fuming over NOT blowing up and cussing them all out.
But, where is the gospel? Why were my lips sealed? At least a few of these guys profess to be believers, I question that, but regardless I didn't do my part to show the gospel to them. At what point of sanctification does the Holy Spirit open you mouth and speak the truth to folks that are crying out for help? I fear that it will take a hot coal to the tongue to make me speak!
Lord help me be a shining light, and a loud voice to a dying world!
Drove home, spent the night, got up at 5 the next morning and drove 12 hours to Oklahoma. This was the Bass Club World Championship. Thirty four 6 man teams from all over the US and Canada competing for a $300,000 first place prize. Sounds great doesn't it? It is until you consider spending a week with 5 other strong willed egotistical anglers that stomp on eachothers feelings and pride.
As far as the fishing goes, I did okay, I pulled my weight for the most part. I left with the confidence I needed going into the State Championship which begins next week.
For now, I am spent phsyically, mentally and spiritually. It seems like I spent the whole week ignoring none-sense, consoling others that were stomped on, or fuming over NOT blowing up and cussing them all out.
But, where is the gospel? Why were my lips sealed? At least a few of these guys profess to be believers, I question that, but regardless I didn't do my part to show the gospel to them. At what point of sanctification does the Holy Spirit open you mouth and speak the truth to folks that are crying out for help? I fear that it will take a hot coal to the tongue to make me speak!
Lord help me be a shining light, and a loud voice to a dying world!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Back at it
I have really enjoyed the last 6 weeks. I banned myself from fishing during that time to spend more time with the fam, get work taken care of, and handle honey-do's at the house. Clay and I had a great weekend together in Boston, we went to Lake Burton with the Seabolts for a great weekend, and spent some time at the beach.
Now, its back to the grind. I am not complaining, I love fishing, but this year has really been a busy fishing season. I have had 40 days of tournament or prefishing days during the first half of the year! And it has been good for the most part. I am sitting in first place for Angler of the Year in the Alabama BASS Federation Nation, I made a few checks in the Bassmasters Weekend Angler Series, and qualified for the Bass Club World Championship Series National Champioship Tournament.
Now it gets serious. This weekend is the final divisional tournament for the Weekend Angler Series. If I do well I should make it to the Regional Championship which is the first week of October. For that event, I will be heading to West Point Lake in La Grange, GA on September 30th, coming home on October 4th, spend the night and get up the next morning and head to the Bass Club World Championship Series in Oklahoma. I will get back from there on October 11th or 12th. Then head to Neely Henry Lake for the Alabama Bass Federation Nation Championship October 20th-25th.
That is going to be chaotic at best. But, it's good experience and a great opportunity to cash some checks.
Wish me luck, I need it!
Now, its back to the grind. I am not complaining, I love fishing, but this year has really been a busy fishing season. I have had 40 days of tournament or prefishing days during the first half of the year! And it has been good for the most part. I am sitting in first place for Angler of the Year in the Alabama BASS Federation Nation, I made a few checks in the Bassmasters Weekend Angler Series, and qualified for the Bass Club World Championship Series National Champioship Tournament.
Now it gets serious. This weekend is the final divisional tournament for the Weekend Angler Series. If I do well I should make it to the Regional Championship which is the first week of October. For that event, I will be heading to West Point Lake in La Grange, GA on September 30th, coming home on October 4th, spend the night and get up the next morning and head to the Bass Club World Championship Series in Oklahoma. I will get back from there on October 11th or 12th. Then head to Neely Henry Lake for the Alabama Bass Federation Nation Championship October 20th-25th.
That is going to be chaotic at best. But, it's good experience and a great opportunity to cash some checks.
Wish me luck, I need it!
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