Randomness

During the entire Old Time Religion series, our office had a little challenge going on.  During the challenge, the rule was that anytime you were in the office, you were required to refer to people on staff as ‘brother’ or ’sister’.  If you didn’t you received a tally mark.  At the end of the series, I was tied for last place with Ian.  It created a very fun atmosphere.

As a punishment for our terrible atrocity, we were required to perform a song at our monthly All Staff Meeting.  So, T-Money and King Pizzle went to work.  Lyrics are listed below for your enjoyment and I’m sure the video will find it’s way to the internet soon:)

Boom, Boom, Boom (4x)

Boom, Boom, Boom, gotta get, get (4x)

Yo, we got beat in the game
Now we praisin’ your name
We got mad respect for you, mad respect for you

The game was a hit, in the back we’ll sit
We got that boom boom pow
How the beat bang, boom boom pow

I like that boom boom pow
Them churches jackin’ my style
They try copy our swagger
I’m on that next stuff now

I’m so 3008, You so 2000 and late
I got that boom, boom, boom
That future boom, boom, boom
Let me get it now

Boom boom boom, gotta get-get (4x)

1.  This has been one crazy week.  ATL flooding has displaced people, ruined many homes, took some lives, and closed some roads.  I never would have believed you last week if you would have told me this would happen.

2.  Yesterday, we thought we were going to have have to move our location for this Sunday.  It isn’t going to happen because a major road opened back up.  See you Sunday at Barber!

3.  It is hard for me to tell if the Gamecocks are any good or if Ole Miss was just that bad.  Nevertheless, a big win for the chickens.

4.  Date night tonight!  Oh yeah!!

5.  Clemson plays #15 TCU tomorrow.  I’m a little nervous about the game.

6.  I can’t wait for the series that begins on Oct. 4.  You’ll have to be at Freedom on Sunday to hear what it is:)

7.  Please continue to pray for the families affected by the flooding

8.  Just watched Ed Young on Nightline in a debate about adultery.  Nails!  Watch it here.

9.  Don’t miss the last week of Block party this week!  See you at Barber on Sunday at 9:30 or 11:00!

Stop what you are doing.  This will take just a moment.  Spend a little time praying for those that were impacted by the floods in the metro Atlanta area.

1.  New series called Block Party starting on Sunday.  It’s going to be grand, beautiful, and sexy all at the same time.  Seriously, I promise that it’ll be one of the most effective series that we have ever done.  We’ve got a special challenge for all the Freedom peeps!!  See you at 9:30 or 11:00!!

2.  I’ve been at a conference for the past 2 days.  Great time hanging with Pastor J.R. and Mark.  I learned a little too:)

3.  I’m not a Miami fan, but I love the swagger of the U.  Looks like they are back!

4.  Headed to the Clemson – Boston College game tomorrow.  Let’s go Tigers!!

5.  Pumped about hanging with my parents and sister tonight!  I love my family.

6.  Speaking of family, being away from my family for 2 days this week helped me to be reminded how important they are to me and how much I love them.  I’m a blessed man!!

1.  Busy weekend ahead!

2. Disappointed that the Tigers lost!  But proud of them from coming back.  At least we didn’t get embarrassed on national TV.

3.  I am going to play golf today.  I can assure you that I’ll be the worst person out there.

4.  Freedom Church is going to be amazing on Sunday.  See you at 9:30 or 11!

1.  Clemson football kicks off the 2009 season tomorrow.  I’m stoked!  Not quite sure what to expect, but I can’t wait to watch the Tigers play!!

2.  Two words:  Freedom Church.  Be there Sunday.  It will be a life changing Sunday for some people.

3.  Still can’t get over the fact that we had 35 people accept Christ last Sunday!  That’s something to celebrate!!

4.  Had the opportunity to hang out with our team outside the offices this week.  I love the people that God has brought together on this journey.

5.  Our band is in the studio with one of the greatest producers in the country.  Soon, you can have Freedom’s songs every day of the week!

1.  It is a rainy day today.  I used to despise rain but now I love it when it rains.  Unless, it’s Sunday:)

2.  Had a great time hanging out with Pastor J.R. and our wives last night.  Can’t beat Cheesecake Factory!

3.  I cannot wait for Sunday!  It is going to be one of the biggest days in our history.  I’ve got a feeling that God is going to do something HUGE!

4.  I made this comment to someone yesterday, “Being the Executive Pastor at Freedom is my dream job.  Seriously, there is nothing that I would rather be doing.”  I said it and I mean it 100%.  It is an honor to be on the team!

5.  Big Brother is getting intense.  It’s going to get interesting down the stretch.

6.  My new Friday routine…. watch Toy Story with Anniston.  She loves that movie!

7.  The kickoff of the 2009 Clemson season is 1 week away!  I. Can’t. Wait!!!

1.  Don’t miss Sunday at Freedom Church.  We’re beginning a new series called Old Time Religion.  Check out the video from Pastor J.R. here.

2.  Brayden started Pre-k this week.  It is strange being home on Friday and him not being here.

3.  Engage is tomorrrow!  If you are a middle school or high school student, don’t miss it!!

4.  Glad to hear that Michael Vick signed with a team.  It seems to me that he payed a price for what he did.  I wish him the best.  I’d love to see him come back strong to prove all the negative people wrong!

5.  Can’t wait for date night tonight!  It’ll be the first time since Presley got here that we are leaving her with the babysitter too.

6.  Weight loss just kicked into another gear.  Pumped about my progress but still not where I want/need to be.

Here are a few of my thoughts about the recent death of the King of Pop:

1.  He was unbelievably talented.  No one can question that.

2.  He was the Elvis of my generation. He will be greatly missed.

3.  Personal issues can trump talent and ability.  He is either known by people for 1 of 2 reasons:  His musical ability or his family and personal issues.

4.  His life is a reminder to me of a couple of things:

a.  Money can’t fix everything.

b.  Be careful who you hang out with.  All weekend long I have heard about how he died deep in debt because the people around him took advantage of him.

5.  Life is short.  Make it count…shmon!

1.  I am surprised how much I have been affected by the death of Michael Jackson.  I have been listening to his music non-stop since yesterday.  He was one of the most prominent voices in my generation.  More thoughts coming in a post next week.

2.  Joni and I had dinner at Two Urban Licks last night.  GREAT place!  The atmosphere and food were amazing.  We’ll certainly be going back.

3.  Busy weekend ahead.  We kick it off with a party tonight for our groups leaders.  Good times!

4.  Had the opportunity to hang out with the Executive Pastors’ from a couple of area churches yesterday.  I love networking and learning from what God is doing at other churches.

5.  You don’t want to miss Sunday.  Week 2 of the Rebel series is going to be awesome!  You won’t believe what song you are going to hear.

6.  Presley will be here any day!  I forgot how crazy it is knowing that a baby could be here any minute.  For people who like to plan like me, it drives us crazy!!

7.  Joni and the kids are napping.  I think I am going to watch a movie.  See ya!