New books

I'm a little late posting this, but last Friday was one of the happiest days of my life (ok, that's a little over-dramatized, but you get the idea).  My wife, Amanda, and I were returning from an errand-run for the church.  On the way back, I decided to stop by LifeWay book store.  GREAT DECISION.  I found (and bought), not one, but two new books:  Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson, and Jesus Wants to Save Christians  by none other than Rob Bell.  

I've started Wild Goose Chase.  So far, it's easily one of the 5 best non-fiction books I've ever read.

I'm expecting the same for Bell's book.

Launch Conference with Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy, founder of Church Leader Insights and pastor of the Journey Church NYC is hosting a One Day Launch Conference (church planting seminar) on Tuesday, September 30 at Avalon Church in McDonough, GA (Atlanta area) from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

You can go to the https://nelsonsearcy.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp?view=4&i=p235 for more details.

Creativity

Found this link on another blog.  It's an article in the Harvard Business Review about Pixar and their view on creativity.  Good stuff!

ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a great way to kick off the football season. Bama rolls over Clemson, crushing the Tigers 34-10. Loved the way Bama ran the ball and JP didn't screw up (at least not too much). I also learned the Brent Munsberger of ESPN must absolutely hate Alabama. He must have played against the Tide back in the glory days.

"Home" for the Weekend

I'm heading to my old home this weekend.  Amanda and I are leaving tonight (after the football game, of course) and heading to my parents.  We haven't been down since we've gotten married, so in a way, it's like a first trip back "home" all over again.  Also, to make the weekend ultra-special, I'm preaching at both services at my grandfather's church!  

God is great.

Wrapping Up the Best Year Ever

This Wednesday, I'll be wrapping up the Best Year Ever message.  Of course, this is by no means an end to the "Best Year Ever."  I hope that everyone has taken away from this series that we CAN make this the best year ever, if we work in cooperation with God.

I'll be revealing the artwork for the next series later this week!

In the Zone

Normally, I don't post anything before service on Wednesday, so into new waters we go.

I'm excited about some of the upcoming events in soulimpact.  I really believe that God is going to do powerful things.

Tonight, I'm preaching on "All the Pieces of the Puzzle."  Two more sermons left (counting tonight) in the Best Year Ever series.  Next week:  "A Generation Filled w/ the Holy Spirit."

The worship service is going to much different tonight--very reflective.  The service tonight as a whole is going to be more reflective than usual.  Here's the set list for tonight:

Let it Rain

Till I See You

No Sacrifice

One Touch

Got the Six Flags trip coming Saturday.  Hoping I don't puke.

I'm now heading to the back to make sure that things are good for tonight.