Cool quote…
“God looks at you as if you were a little Christ: Christ stands beside you to turn you into one.”
C.S. Lewis - “Mere Christianity”
May 16, 2008
May 15, 2008
Manny Being Manny
The following catch is Manny, simply being Manny. I love how after he makes the catch, in typical “Manny” fashion, he finds a Sox fan to high five, then doubles off the runner at first.
May 13, 2008
Secret Church
I was not able to attend “Secret Church” again this year at The Church at Brookhills. However, I have heard from several people that attended the 6-Hour preaching marathon and I hear it was awesome, yet again. If you were able to attend, please leave me your comments.
For more information on what “Secret Church” is, check out the website. I am excited that the audio and video files from the past events are now available to download.
I just completed my 2nd year at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. I turned in my last final for the semester about 20 minutes ago. I attend the extension center here in Birmingham. I have been fortunate enough to have had 3 classes taught by David Platt so far. I just completed “Preaching Practicum” with him this semester. The 3 classes that David has taught, have been phenomenal. I wish that he could teach every class that I took. God has truly blessed him with some remarkable gifts. It is hard to believe that he and I are the same age. In a day where so many “Christian leaders” are falling into various sins, it is very dangerous to have “role models” or “mentors” of the faith (if you will). David has played this role in the short time that I’ve know him. I hope to model his confident humility, passion, and heart for the Gospel to reach the nations as I grow in ministry.
May 8, 2008
Don West
If you ever were up at 1:00 a.m. in 1998, you probably saw the greatest salesman in America, Don West, on T.V. selling baseball cards and other sports memorabilia. Justin Parrish and myself are huge fans of this guy.
May 6, 2008
Dawson’s Secret Bathroom
It seems that my church’s bathrooms are highly sought after real estate in Homewood. After reading this blog post, I’m convinced that we have more than one sanctuary in the church.
Gem Mint Ten
Growing up, I had more baseball cards than any kid that I knew. My dad passed this hobby on to me and it became a fun father/son activity. We spent several weekends at baseball card shows all over the Southeast, standing in line for hours for autographs from players such as Glenn Hubbard.
It used to be so much fun trying to complete a set from wax packs that I would buy at the local grocery store. I can remember getting a standing ovation at a card show in Birmingham for opening a $4.00 pack of cards and receiving the rare, 1986 Donruss, Jose Canseco “Rated Rookie” card worth well over $200.00 at the time (should have sold it on the spot)…
I blame “Upper Deck” for the fall of the baseball card industry. Before they came on the scene in 1988, I was able to make complete sets each year from “The Big 3″ card companies…Topps, Donruss, and Fleer. When Upper Deck came on the scene, everybody stepped up their game and the cost of baseball cards skyrocketed. “The Big 3″ started releasing different brands (Topps Stadium Club, Topps Finest, Fleer Ultra, Donruss Leaf, and Score-Pinnacle). The industry went crazy and cards started including pieces of players’ jerseys, equipment, and DNA. It was no fun anymore.
I just ran up on a webpage that brought back memories of the baseball card glory days. The sight’s name, Gem Mint Ten, makes me smile. Only a true collector would appreciate that. Check it out.
May 1, 2008
More of, “Why I’m Not Fond of Roger Clemens”
I’m starting to think that Roger Clemens may be the Anti-Christ? Rumor has it that Clemens may have had an affair with one (of the many) of John Daly’s ex wifes, Paulette Dean Daly (pictured below).
(not to be confused with Paula Dean)
First, Mindy McCready…now sloppy seconds to John Daly. Sad!
April 29, 2008
GTA IV
Grand Theft Auto IV was released today. I have to confess, I own the previous 3 GTA games and I’m looking forward to playing this one. Should I feel guilty for liking such a violent game?
