- Been awhile since I did a random thoughts.
- Went to Rod Hockenberry’s funeral today. A few thoughts:
- Last year when we did the”Live Like You Were Dying” series, I sat down with Rod and interviewed him to get some perspective on what it’s like to know that you’re dying. I loved his faith! He knew he was going to heaven and was just enjoying every moment he had left. Who knew as we sat there that day that it would be less than a year.
- Vernon Edward who is our Visitation Pastor at the church always seems to have just the right thing to say…love that guy! Today he shared how Rod the other day said he felt trapped in his body and Vernon reminded us that now he is free and then quoted some relevant verses…very touching moment.
- I’m very rarely able to see the parking lot full…usually I’m one of the first to arrive and one of the last to leave on Sundays. So seeing it overflowing today was a treat. It’s a real testimony for how much Rod was loved. However, I felt God saying, “Why is the parking lot more full for a guy who died than it is each week for a guy who came back to life?” Wow!
- I’ve got some sort of seasonal allergy thing going…not any fun…very draining.
- I’m pumped about this weekend!
- First I’ll be teaching the “Get Connected to God” class on Saturday where I’ll teach on the importance of prayer and how to study the Bible for yourself so the words leap off the page. Not to late to join us…9-11am this Saturday.
- Next, I’m doing a wedding for a great couple.
- Then Sunday, I get to preach a vision message. I love when I get to remind people why we do what we do…usually there is at least one memorable line that comes out of my mouth that either gets me in trouble or is worthy of being on a t-shirt. Who knows what this week’s will be…but I look forward to finding out.
- I’ll also be making a big announcement about a couple of things I’m excited about.
- The Experience will be followed by a video shoot for the “Rewind” series and then we have a staff picnic.
- Wow this is already long so I’ll stop for now and will do another tomorrow to catch you up.
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