Thoughts from the weekend

Thoughts from the weekend:

I am reminded of that movie with Clint Eastwood - "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly."

This weekend had the "good", the "bad", and the "ugly."

First of all the "good".

Many raised their hands, signifying they accepted Christ as their Savior in both of our services yesterday.  I am thrilled!  Prayerfully thankful. 

There is nothing like connecting with Christ.

People need the Lord.

People desire God - many times they just don't realize it.

My desire is that lives be changed - for God's glory.

This whole thing is about Jesus.  I am a one man band with one song that has one word - Jesus.

We can never underestimate what the Holy Spirit do in the life of any individual.

"Keep the fork"

Have you ever been at a dinner party and the host said, right after the main course, "keep your fork, the best is yet to come (dessert)"?

I handed out plastic forks yesterday, reminding us all that when we die, the "best is yet to come."  So, "keep the fork".  Each time you pick up a fork this week, remember that "the best is yet to come."

Wonderful to see a "full" second service.  People hungry for God.

Everlasting is a great tune.

We have nothing to fear - especially as we stand together.

There is power in unity.

Ethiopian proverb, "when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion."

There is nothing we can't do - as we do it together.

Wonderful "truck or treat" last night - many new folks were there with their kids.  Great spirit.  Lots of fun.  Thanks to everyone who participated!  Creative stuff!

Many thanks to Pastor Aldin and his team of volunteers!

The bad:

Michigan State looked horrible this past Saturday against Nebraska - scoring only three points.  Enough said.

The ugly:

The Cowboys lost to the Eagles, bad, last night.  It was ugly, ugly, ugly.  That's all I can say (still going through the grieving process of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance).

Oh well, it is a beautiful day (in the neighborhood) here in Chicago!

Let's rejoice - God is up to something great in our church!

I have never been more excited about the present and future of our church!

Love you!