WNL Event

Last night we had our out of school BBQ event! It was awesome! There were inflatables, volleyball, basketball, food!, live band, jousting, and lots of students (125ish). Great job WNL! What a great night! Pastor Andy spoke, did a great job and helped us all look forward to camp! In Coeur d' alene Idaho! If your not signed up, get signed up!
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Time

Which brings more value, taking time to do a job or getting it done quickly? 1 Kings 6:38-7:1 says that it took Solomon 7 years to build the Lord's temple, but 13 years to build his palace. Is this saying that Solomon cared more about God because he finished the temple first and in half the time or that he loved his palace more because he spent more time on it? If anyone has a great answer I would love to hear it!

Which ever way you land, I believe the point should be that whatever we do, we should do it unto God with our best effort.
Should we take more time? Should we be moving faster?

One wise man said, "the slower the car is moving, the less damage is caused in a collision".

Retreat!

Usually when I think of retreats, I think of losers! If your in a battle, and you are forced to retreat, then you are defiantly not winning. Well, I went on a retreat last weekend with our church to Lake Retreat. Greg Parsons spoke and our senior Pastor Brian Dolleman spoke. They did an excellent job as they challenged us to enlarge our hearts. Truthfully, I wasn't really looking forward to going because I hate losing sleep due to snoring and small confined bunks. I also have a hard time with the food that is infamously known as "camp food". Most of all, I missed my wife! Only been married 4 months! But, the retreat was awesome! Getting to know the guys, watching tough men open up and share their hearts. The most exciting part was seeing the power of God transform a retreat to become a huge win for so many guys. I had a great time.

No more Dog!

It is official, we sold our dog Maximus! I feel a little sad, but mostly, it's great! My house is quiet! The carpets are being restored and their is no more fur on my jacket! It is great! Sure I miss the dog a little, but it's great!
I was trying to think of some kind analogy or great principal to apply to this event in my life, but all I can think about is the last "office" episode of this years season where Toby the HR man leaves and Michael Scott is so thrilled that he writes a song about it! I am not that excited, but I am enjoying not having a dog.
So.... Good by Maximus, hope you have fun at your new home!

Every part matters!

Last night I was awakened at 2:30am not to noise but to pain. I went to bed feeling fine, but woke up in a lot of pain. I tried to lay in bed for a while hoping the pain would suddenly stop, but it just kept coming. My big toe on my right foot was killing me!!! I had an ingrown toenail! I fumbled around the house for a toenail clipper which took about 20 minutes. Finally cut the edges of my toenail and the pain lessoned considerably! I went back to bed, but I woke up still limping but feeling much better.
I learned two things!
First, when a part of the body hurts the whole body hurts, thanks Apostle Paul!
Second, toenails are supposed to be clipped straight across, not curved! I never knew that! Pastor Russ told me and Pastor Brian confirmed.