However, I do still have every single one I’ve gotten since 2005. You know, ’cause you never know when you might need to reference one from March ’06. (Dead serious. Can you say Packrat tendancies??)

I do visit the website on occasion. Typically, for the podcasts and to double check the times, ’cause I still find it hard to get used to the quarter hour thing. (Hence the never on time anymore.)

And I’m with Jennifer on the fb page. I generally wait for a newsfeed.

Now, ‘isn’t that special’. Haha.

Hope this helps you!

That’s about it.

I about suffocate just watching that!

I still like the Mandles, personally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-6ph7NWoBM

Lot’s of “lifting up” of famous “Names,” famous “Speakers,”

famous “Leaders,” and young wannabee “Famous Leaders.”

**And NOT one mention of Jesus.** Please forgive us Lord.

From the Catalyst web site…

“A powerful convergence of next generation leaders?”

“Loaded with the high-octane energy of thousands of like-minded leaders?”

“Pure leadership adrenaline?”

“The largest gathering of young leaders in the country?”

“Catalyst is a movement founded in the hearts of young leaders?”

Maybe I’m a little cranky today, BUT, this sounds ugly familiar.

This sounds like a bunch of “worldly, over the top, hype.” Mercy Lord…

Love not the world…

For all that is in the world, **the lust of the flesh,** and **the lust of the eyes,**

and **the pride of life,** is not of the Father, but is of the world.

1John 2:15-16

Seems Jesus has a different take on “leadership” for the body of Christ.

Didn’t Jesus, in Mat 23:10 KJV, tell His disciples “NOT” to call themselves

“master / leaders” for you have “ONE” “master / leader” the Christ?

Didn’t Jesus say?…

I receive NOT honour from men…

…How can ye believe, which **receive honour one of another,**

and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

John 5:41-44

He that **speaketh of himself** seeketh his own glory…

John 7:18

And I seek NOT mine own glory…

John 8:50

Jesus answered, **If I honour myself, my honour is nothing:**

it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

John 8:54

Most people don’t start out wanting to “steal the glory” that belongs to Jesus.

They just don’t refuse the glory, when it comes.

Seems “Catalyst” is giving glory and honor to man, and man is accepting it. Yes?

Where is the honor, and glory, for Jesus?

Jesus “must” increase. I “must” decrease.

“Leaders?” Maybe Jesus has a better way? Just NOT man’s way?

If it lifts up Jesus, rejoice,

it’s probably “Truth.”

If it lifts up man, beware,

it’s probably “deception.”

Jesus… Our Lord and Our God…

Sunday: 5:30 alarm to prep for E-Town at Eastridge. Worship, teach, love, shepherd, & then get home around 1pm. A bit of rest with lunch (no naps). Love wife and boys; scripture, storytime, prayer & songs with boys before bed. Prep for coming day and next Sunday…pass out.

Monday – Friday: 4:30 alarm to drive to Peachtree City for work – home between 5:30 & 6pm. Love wife and boys; scripture, storytime, prayer & songs with boys before bed. Prep for coming day and Sunday…pass out.

Saturday: Possibly arise from 8 hours of sleep (vs. typical 5) and….well, it depends. If it rained during the week, I may cut grass. But when I do that depends on when I can get access to E-Town to build the service and get props & room ready. Any number or household chores and home improvements are waiting behind every door – and our small house has many! Of course, if my parents are in town to visit and look at their house under construction, we will be hosting, inspecting, and more in addition to the above. Finally, somewhere in the middle of all these important tasks, I find time (little or much) to love my wife and boys; scripture, storytime, prayer & songs with boys before bed. Prep for Sunday…pass out.

OK, perhaps more than you wanted to know, but these are the decisions, tasks, and obligations I juggle each Saturday. Each day is a constant struggle between the peril of “busy-ness” and obedience to God’s plan for my life. Some Saturdays are a win and He is first. Some could be handled better…

Each Saturday is a chance to grow towards God’s eternal plan for me.

Oh well, if we’re all hypocrites, I guess I’m in some good company.

Good thoughts…