Attention All Jack Bauer Wannabes

You will never, ever be able to be like Jack. But at least you can have his gear.

Be Light in a Dark World

Saw this in a blog I subscribe to. Titled "Be a Sky Light for Others". Thought is was cool and a good reminder. Enjoy.

StickerShock

Looks like I may be helping the youth group at Summit. One thing they have we didn't have at Grace was critical mass. They are averaging 140-150 kids. Grace, we were at 40-50. But the one thing we had that Summit doesn't appear to have is adults committed to a authentic walk with student s. I don't want to give the impression that these folks are bad, they're not. In fact, they want to be there. They want to serve. It's obvious that they want to be around the kids. But I have a feeling that they have not experienced the real relationships that people do when they are life-walking.

The "thing" I abhor and heard over and over Wednesday is the way we Christians speak to each other when we don't know how to establish a real and authentic walk with students. We bring out the scripture and "the Christian speak". We start conditioning our students to join the club. We can play the "every thing's fine" game as long as we can speak the "speak". I had this strange perception that I was in a room full of parrots.

I don't think I'll have as big as challenge with the students as I will with the adults vols.

SUPER BOWL PICKS

I made the correct Super Bowl picks today. The coolest thing I saw today was Robert Ursey and Tony Dunghy give the glory to God for their sucess. I seen players to this many times. Seeing a coach do that is pretty cool, but I was really blown away by Ursey stepping up. Many times you'll see owners or execs trying to be cool like the jocks. Ursey led the way. He did the passing of the glory to God before anyone had a chance to say anything. That must be freeing for believers like Dunghy or others to express their faith.

GO COLTS!!!

HAWG BALL

Interesting day in F'ville yesterday. No real drama, too busy watch the Hogs whip up on #16 LSU. Incredible. Can't be believe that they can't beat the unranked, but show up for the big game. Someone, Coach Heath, needs to tell them they're all big games. Particularly in conference.

Looking back 3 weeks ago at the schedule, I would have said that they would have 2-3 in SEC play, only the win/losses would have been different.

I have to wait 2 weeks for the Wildcats to come to BWA. They lost to Vandy in Rupp yesterday. Weird.

The Vols bearly beat SC at home without Lofton. They're done if he's out.

The loss that the Hogs suffered to UGA was for real. I'm a big Dennis Felton fan. He's a great teacher and coach. UGA played solid defense and ran their offense very disciplined. Almost had upset #2 at Bama yesterday.

This season is going to be interesting. Except for the Gators.

BACK ON THE PIG TRAIL

We're heading back to F'ville tomorrow for the LSU game. I not sure why. Hope streams eterne, I guess. Who knows , maybe will be privy to some good drama.

I CAN'T BELIEVE I ATE THE WHOLE THING

Judy and I ate at Cheeburger, Cheeburger tonite. Oh my gosh!! I had a semi-serious, 1/3 lb hamburger with jack/cheedar cheese, lettuce, black olives, and sauteed mushrooms. Add a 1/2 basket of frings (onion rings and fries) that Judy and I split, and finished with a small peanut butter cup shake that we did not split. I am hurting.....bad. Really good stuff, made up all fresh. Did I mention I'm stuffed.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh

Random Ramblings

It's hard to believe that we are already 2 weeks into the new year. Apparently I got carry away with my holiday hiatus. So I thought that I would rapid fire a few things out, as not to be too long, nor too boring.

First, several have already asked, but Emily is doing good. We had a good Christmas with her here, for the most part. She is in public school now in Texas, and likes it. She is at a place where she will be facing her demons more, as the counselors will be leaning in on her more. Please continue to pray for her.

I'm looking at getting back involved in ministry. I'm talking with the guys at Summit to see where I might fit in, and where they need help. Would like to continue with leadership development/discipleship. But I will do whatever He leads me to do, even if it's sweeping the floor. I would certainly appreciate your prayers for that as well.

Holly just started to work at Cheeburger, Cheeburger. She says she likes it.

The football Razorbacks have been in the news too much lately, and the basketball Razorbacks not enough. Although Judy and I made the 'Bama game. What fun! (Sorry, G!)

I've really enjoyed seeing the Edwards boys at Summit. Good guys! I'm missing Zack and haven't seen or heard from Galli since before Christmas. I need to contact both.

Was able to catch up with Clay, Derek, and Christine before they went back to F'ville. Hope to see them going up for bball games. Turner, Garrett and I may try to go up Wed.

In case anyone wants to know, I'm pulling for the Colts.

Enough for now. More to follow, tape at 10.