Forgiveness

"Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it."
Mark Twain

Forgiveness is a decision that we make.
Forgiveness is making the decision that someone doesn't owe you anymore.
Forgiveness doesn't make any sense unless you are a forgiven person.

Who do you need to forgive?

(This is a preview of my class this Sunday morning. It's called "Life Rules" by Andy Stanley)

The Dentist

Monday at around 9 Am here is the conversation we had with the kids:

"Guess what we're doing today?"
"What dad?"
"We're going to the dentist in an hour!"
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

We just knew that it would be such a popular decision with the kids we decided to let them know after they were dressed and ready for the day. I know, we're so sneaky.

It would be the first trip for my son at the dentist, so he was a little worried. But he was able to watch his sister in the chair first so he did a great job when it was his turn.



And another funny thing happened. My daughter had several teeth that were loose going into the day and the dentist offered to pull them out for her in order to allow the new teeth to grow in straight. So, after all of that here is her new smile:



But just so you know that we're not horrible parents we celebrated with the kids after their appointments. It was McDonald's for lunch and then off to Exploration Place to have some fun.

Had a good day.

Worship

I'm excited to finish the two week series I'm doing on worship tomorrow. Just here at the church to finish up a few of the creative elements for tomorrow.




I'm ready to be overwhelmed in the presence of God tomorrow.

iChat with friends

It was fun connecting with our friends from North Carolina tonight. Pastor Linda was the kids pastor at our former church. The Blackwood's were also on staff with us. It was a good excuse to get my kids out of bed.




Gregg and Linda have just recently left Calvary to take a position with Global Teen Challenge in Georgia.

It was great to talk with you guys! Miss you all.

Sad Note

It's coming to an end...just check out this link for more.

I just can't believe it's going to end. When I really started following Jesus they were the first "Christian" band that I really got into. They gave me hope that there was quality "Christian" music out there.

Thanks for the incredible albums, songs and concerts over the years. You guys will be missed.

Happy 4th

Have a happy and safe 4th of July.

And for some incredible history on our founding fathers check out this post by Mark Batterson.

Just take a minute before you watch the fireworks and check it out.

Now it's time to light some fireworks.

Healer

Take a few minutes and watch these videos. The first one is the behind the scenes story of the song and the second video is the song itself.





That's how powerful true worship is.