Cell Phones

Its funny...I left my house heading to work this morning and about a block away from the office I suddenly realized that I forgot my phone at home!

The funny part about it, is the thoughts that began to race through my mind as I tried contemplating 8 hours with out it and whether or not it was even possible. Within a few seconds I quickly realized it was not possible to be without my phone...what if someone needed to get a hold of me? What if there was an emergency? Nevermind the fact that only 10 years ago I had no cell phone, or any way of contact for that matter outside of the good ol' fashion post office!!

So I made the trek back and when I actually got the phone in my hand I felt this immense weight lifted from my shoulders...There is something wrong with us...

Curious thought

If you had a choice would you rather:

a) fly 5 mph

b) run 45 mph

Its a trade off...what are your thoughts?

Chicken or the egg...or both???

So I was just thinking about this. I absolutely love Chick-fil-a!

I mean I really do, from the service to the cleanliness to the thousands of screaming children running around with their shoes off.

However, this has to be the weirdest menu item ever.

On the breakfast menu there is something called a "Chicken and Egg Biscuit."

Maybe you don't find this weird but picture this from the chickens standpoint: "Im put in a small space forced to go through pregnancy then labor, once completed, slaughtered and put on a bun then the same egg laid is slathered on top!"

mmmm...delicious!

Its so hard to say goodbye

Well, the time has come...say good bye to an era! Come see it removed tonight at generatelife.com

NRA

So a pastor friend of mine moved out to Idaho to follow Gods call in his life...Thats what I call obedience...but he scoped this sticker and I thought it was hilarious!

Ted Williams

Next week is going to be incredible at Generate Junior High as we take a look at what hard work really is both in the world and also as a christian!

We are in the midst of a generation that wants more but wants to work less for it! I think we have to remember that Jesus was not only the son of God but also a carpenter, and I'm pretty sure He worked as hard as He possibly could at it. Can you imagine if Jesus installed your cabinets?

Ted Williams was an incredible athlete but did you also know that he cut his own salary by $30,000 only to be fair to everyone else on the team? What would you be willing to give up so you could be the most Passionate World Changer that God wants you to be?

The Great Outdoors

What an amazing night last night! So many of us out under the sky and stars as we worshipped God truly made for a moving night!

Cant wait till next time when we get to BBQ!

Huge weekend

Had a great but very intense couple of days this weekend. Started off by going to see Pastor Chuck get inducted to the Hope University Hall of Fame on Friday (Congratulations P. Chuck).

Then on Saturday, Natalya and I for apparently no good reason decided to take a 10 mile hike with the Barnes up Mt Baldy which wrecked my legs by the way, but was totally worth the view and exercise.

But the culminating moment was when we got a flat tire on Natalya's car and when I went out to be the manly man and change it I suddenly realized that there was no tools in her car to fix the flat. Normally this would not present a problem, however, we were in a parking lot with dozens of people walking by oddly staring at me like some incompetent fool for not being able to change a simple tire...so i pretended I was asleep...hey its what any self respecting PRIDEFUL man would do!

ehh...praying now for Monday

Starlight Worship

I know, I know, most people hate the fact that Monday is right around the corner but Im just so excited for part 2 of 3000 Passionate World Changers tomorrow. I don't want to give away too much but all I can say is that the team worked so hard to create the most real and authentic service we've ever done!

Worship under the stars...thats all I'm saying!

Sexting Felony

Heres an interesting article I read today about the recent craze of "sexting." While so many teenagers may think its harmless it turns out the law doesn't see it that way.

It could also lead to a criminal conviction as a sex offender for any teenager who forwards them on to someone else.

Sending or distributing explicit photos of a child under 18 is, in many countries, illegal. It is also illegal to send such photos to a minor - even if both parties consent to it.

You can read the entire article at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8043490.stm

Monday

Im so stinkin' pumped for this Mondays Passionate World Changer message! Its gonna be the most raw and authentic night ever!

Cant wait to see all the faces of the next generation...

Stripped Away

Do you know who you are? What it is that defines you? Is it your job, your sport, your style, your car? If it was all taken away where would you find your joy.

Jesus told his disciples in Luke 10:17-20 not to rejoice or find joy in the things of this world but instead take joy in knowing that you are a child of God!

So excited for this Mondays message and the special secret night...its gonna be huge!