Exciting, Exciting, Exciting

There are a lot of cool things happening today - stuff to be praying about and praising about. Figured I'd highlight a few.

As we speak, Eddie Mosley, Pastor of GroupLife at LifePoint Church is speaking at a huge SmallGroup conference at Saddleback Church (a MEGA church that started as a SmallGroup itself in the home Mr. and Mrs. Rick Warren.) Eddie has the opportunity to encourage and empower TONS of people to make closer connections with each other and with God via this venue. Pray for him as he speaks.


At this very moment, four members of our church are heading to Africa to reach some people who have NEVER heard a word about God before. It is an AWESOME opportunity. As their flight is preparing to leave...please pray that lives for generations will be touched because of the messsage they carry.

And a HUGE praise for Steven Curtis Chapman. I just got word that he has four nods for Dove Awards this year...including Artist of The Year. On a side note, this is also the one-year anniversary of the day that Steven and Mary Beth's daughters Mari and Stevey Joy asked Jesus into their lives. They wanted to go "to God's Big House"! We can rejoice even today that Maria is playing in "God's Big House" today.

Hope YOU are having a blessed day, friends!

What I Love About My Wife

All across the country today, men are paying attention to their wives. For some, it may be the first time this year that they have devoted time to their spouse. Keeping with the spirit that Valentine is more than just a card - I wanted to take a few moments to honestly and sincerely tell me wife why she rocks my world!

5. Her smile. The world can be upside down, in a rut, twisted and mangled from anything and everything horrid and my wife can give a genuine smile and the world goes away.

4. She truly is my "other half" - Where I fail...she is the victor. She knows my weaknesses...and she either becomes strong in that area - or pushes me to become strong myself. We can complete each other's sentences and, often, know exactly what each other is thinking. Take away my other half...and I am half of a man.

3. She likes to dance...and I hate dancing! So why is this a good thing? Her love for dancing and my fear of dancing allows me to share something with her that is genuinely true and romantic. When we dance, it isn't about a song. She gets this "special" look on her face that I cannot explain. It is a look of love. I rarely see that deep of a look any time other than when we dance. It is real. When we renewed our vows last year, I made a point as a surprise to her to dance with her on the dance floor. That was huge to me. I can perform before thousands with no issue...but I cant dance in front of family and friends without feeling veery strange. Guess I'll never be a candidate for Dancing With The Stars!)( I had the privilege and honor to sing Steven Curtis Chapman's "We Will Dance" to her at our reception...and then follow it up with a dance on the dance floor. I loved the way she looked at me. Guys...dance with your wives. Let her know that she is THAT special!

2. She is my biggest fan. I could care less if a million people like a song I wrote or performed. I care, however, if she does. She will, from time to time, sleep in old promotional shirts with my face on it "because they are comfortable"...but I know its because she loves me. I run any song I write now by her to see how it grabs her. I need that from her. I love randomly picking up the guitar just to play her a song or two. It makes her smile. See # 5.

1. She loves God - She loves God, earnestly seeks Him and wants to learn more about Him. You cant ask for more from a wife.

BONUS: She knows how to turn off the ceiling fan. That one...well...we will just err on the side of "she likes to save electricity." Don't understand it? Good...it probably wasn't listed for your personal understanding - but we know exactly what I am talking about.

No Words Can Describe...

I have absolutely no words. No words. How? Why?

My Daughter's "Dream"

My daughter has recently turned seven and is learning about Martin Luther King this past week in school. Her teacher gave her a project at school - to write down what she dreams about. Now, we are used to the normal with her :

"I dream I'll be a princess one day..."

"I dream that I'll be a cook..."

"I dream that I'll be like Cinderella..."

...but it was what she wrote that touched me and her mother - so after almost being to the point of tears...I sat her down in front of a mic and had her read her "I Have A Dream" project from school.

Feel free to click on the link to hear her read it. I've also included the text below (in her cute mis-spellings) so that you can follow along.

Click here to hear her read her "dream".

I Have A Dream

by Amber Whitehorn

I want all people to not have to pay alot. because they mite use up all of their money and will be poor. so please don't use so much money.

I want all snakes to not have pooysen. because if they do the mite bite somewon and and that porson will be hurt. so work hard to not git close to a snake. I want all test to not be hard. because if it is you will git itleste something wrong.

I want every body to Love God and Jesus and beleave in God and Jesus. I want everybody to go to church. And when people go to church don't be mean cause God and Jesus don't respect that because that is a sin.

Book Review: The Word of Promise - The Gift of Psalms

Over the past few days, I've had the opportunity to read and listen to The Word of Promise - The Gift of Psalms from Thomas Nelson Publishers. This is, in my opinion, a must for worship leaders and worshipers everywhere. The books take a selection of some of the greatest and most impactful psalms as written in the book of Psalms. The Psalms are eloquently recited by various members of the entertainment community.

Have a hard time reading? No problem. This book comes with an audio version (included) on compact disk which makes it m ore convenient to "read". I was able to complete the book in my quiet time and while commuting back and forth each day.

Each Pslam selected has the Psalm set to music and is followed by a short devotional pertaining to the Psalm. Whether you are looking for your next favorite devotional book...or to learn more about the Psalms...this book/audio compilation is perfect!

Wanna learn more or purchase? Click here.

What an AMAZING DAY!

It was a truly amazing day today as we unveiled our new glocal identity for our church. In a church with a century of history...we are pressing forward and under the identity of:



Click "play" below to see a short video that sums up what our church is all about.


LifePoint Church from LifePoint Church on Vimeo.

BOOK REVIEW: For The Tough Times

For The Tough Times by: Max Lucado


Today, in my quiet time, I got a chance to read Max Lucado's For The Tough Times. At well less than 100 pages, this book is a small read - but speaks volumes of truth of how God always has, always is, and always will be in control.

Placed in the down-to-earth modern language of today that Lucado is known for, this book will inspire you to remember to let go...and let God. You'll look at familiar stories from the Bible in a new way while reading this book. I particularly liked Lucado's take on the story of Job.

All in all, the book is perfect for anyone going through any type of struggle or dark day in life. You'll find scripture-based inspiration to let you know that everything is in God's tender hands...even "for the tough times."


Click here to visit the Thomas Nelson website to purchase this book today!