Thoughts from the weekend

Thoughts from the weekend:

We went to the White Sox's game Friday evening. They played horribly. No offense. Lousy defense. No spark. I would suggest to you that the team is in trouble. Trades need to be made if they are going to win this year.

We had a great time with our deacons and wives last Saturday evening. We had dinner together at Buca De Beppo's in Orland Park and sat in the "Pope" room. The "Pope" room is a room that is filled with pictures of past popes.

There is a circular table with a "Lazy Susan" in the middle so that the food can be passed around family style.

I sat in the "Pope's Chair", which is a chair with a high back and a little bit higher than all the others (I couldn't get anyone to kiss my ring).

It was a blast. What a great group of guys to minister with (our deacons). I consider all of them my friends and am grateful that they are here to help lead and guide our church.

It was exciting Sunday morning to worship in one service as a church family. Many were gone (on vacation, ballet recitals and a Royal Ranger campout), but the energy level was high!

God moved! Again. Father, keep it coming! We love to connect with you and experience your presence!

I love this quote from A.W. Tozer: "God dwells in a state of perpetual enthusiasm. He is delighted with all that is good and lovingly concerned about all that is wrong. He pursues His labors always in a fullness of holy zeal. No wonder the Spirit came at Pentecost as a sound of a rushing mighty wind and sat in tongues of fire on every forehead. ... Whatever else happened at Pentecost, one thing that cannot be missed by the most casual observer was the sudden upsurging of moral enthusiasm. Those first disciples burned with a steady, inward fire. They were enthusiastic to the point of complete abandon."

Our life group Sunday evening was powerful as we gathered together for prayer, praying for one another and praying for our church.

It was neat to sense a spirit of excitement - that overflows into my heart and spirit as well!

Father, we desire more of your presence in our lives!

I trust you are catching the excitement that we are feeling in our church!