Well, Adam Jones, Brian Dalbow, and I went to see Rob Bell in Philly for his “The gods aren’t angry tour” Monday night. It was mindblowing. He is the Seinfeld of preachers. He ties everything together. It was truly phenominal. The main point was that when God started a relationship with Abraham that it changed everything. My ADD started acting up so I missed a few key moments. It started when he talked about how the prophets and Jesus said earth shattering things in attention grabbing ways. I started planning my next sermon in my head. I am still wrapping my head around everything. He talked about how humans created “gods” to make sense of the forces of nature that they couldn’t explain or control. What’s sad is that if you were “blessed” then you had to give more to show your appreciation and if you had a drought then you still had to give more to appease the god. When GOD supplies the ram to Abraham to save Isaac, HE’s saying,”Abraham, this is new thing I’M doing.” I’m not doing it justice, but it was amazing. The only bad thing was that No pens were allowed(venue rule I think) and I got frisked by a large man. Adam Jones claims he was fondled.(We’re doing a Seinfeld marathon.) I think he enjoyed it. Now on to some other stuff…
I just read that Tommy Bowden is getting a contract extension. So, give me your comments and answer my new poll at the bottom of the page.
I got to preach Sunday. I said what God had put on my heart about learning to be thankful. For the three weeks leading up, God really exposed how shallow my thanks was. It has changed my thinking. It should be online at the church website too. I’m really starting to look at these preaching opportunities as a way to stretch myself and creativity. It’s exciting to see God stirring in my heart. I love preaching. I love talking too, but you knew that already.
The family is still in Ohio. Adam just got into town so he’s staying with me a few days. Should be cool.
Finally, I went to my first Sixers game Saturday night. They’re horrible, but they play hard. I can’t bring myself to tell you that Lou Williams turned the ball over on 4 of the last 5 possesions including tripping on the last one. Horrible. We’re going Friday to see the Wizards come to town. Gotta love Philly.