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Here Comes the Bride

I just read this great post by Perry Noble, here’s an excerpt…

Here comes the BRIDE…

Once upon a time a beautiful wedding was about to take place. The people who were invited were all buzzing with anticipation. All of the bridesmaids and groomsmen had assumed their positions, the candles had been lit, the music was playing, the groom was in place and joy was the dominant mood in the room.

THEN the doors open and the BRIDE began her walk towards her husband…and that is when the trouble began.

Some people actually took their focus off of the BRIDE and began to discuss whether or not the people in the room had been chosen for invitation…or if they had merely accepted an invitation. Little groups began to discuss and debate this issue, thus ignoring the BRIDE. [READ ENTIRE POST]

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I am Evil

Well, today I found out that one of Nicki’s aunts and uncles thinks that I am evil because I am associated with the Purpose Driven Youth Ministry (Purpose Driven in general) and because I freely and willingly will give the PD Life book to someone who is searching for “purpose” to their life or a PDYM Book for any youth pastor who is looking to bring balance to his or her ministry.

Hmmm…I guess there is nothing to worry about since this is the same couple who will place their hands on you as if they are giving you a friendly gesture, but what they are really doing is “silently casting evil spirits out of you.” I wondered why they always laid their hands on my shoulders!? Their friend has admittedly said that she has tried on several occasions to cast an evil spirit out of my wife’s step dad who is a devoted follower of Christ. I wonder if I can get them to help me fund my trip to the Gathering in September? Probably not.

So do you have any weird family members? What makes them weird or different?

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What Makes A Real Man?

I want your input!!! I am doing a message at an event this weekend called Warrior 24 with a group of middle school and high school guys. My talk is on what it means to be a REAL MAN. Our theme is STRONGER and our theme verse is Romans 4:20 –

So Join the Conversation about what makes a Real Man!

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A Wii Bit of Fun

Last Saturday we had a yard sale where Gavin got rid of a bunch of toys and stuff he wasn’t using. Nicki and I were able to get rid of some stuff as well to make room for Hailey. We decided to use the money we made to buy the family a Nintendo Wii. Its something we can all play as a family, its fun and active, and its something Gavin can play, whereas he could not really get all of the functions of my old XBOX 360 down or the old XBOX with its oversized controllers. Here is video of Gavin’s first experience boxing…watch out he’s pretty fast!

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Join the Conversation: What have you done for fun lately?

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Happy Birthday Mom!

This is my mom…Diane Carnes

Today is her 22nd Birthday. She is the greatest mom a son could ask for and the greatest Grammy a grandchild could ask for. As you can see from the picture I get who I am honestly! :mrgreen:

Happy Birthday Mom…I love you!