Talk about your coaching . . . how about the most powerful coaching question in history, from the most powerful coach. God asked Adam the question (Gen. 3:9), where are you?
I am all for accountability. I believe it is a Bible concept . . . iron sharpens iron. Over the past few years, I have heard of two incidents of men who led accountability groups. At the same time they led, they were blowing, big time, in their personal lives. Accountability works best for those who have nothing to be ashamed of.
Accountability does not make us bullet proof. Our evil hearts can break any safe. We can crack any code. We can adopt any script. So, are you telling the truth to your accountability partners? Maybe stepping outside those normal accountability relationships to find someone even safer would be a good idea. Tell the whole truth to someone, even if it is dial a prayer. You need to hear yourself talk.
One of many unique phrases from the New Orleans culture was a greeting. Instead of hello, how's it going? . . . the question was, where ya at? Maybe that is a better greeting. Ask me the next time you see me. I will ask you, too. More tomorrow.
Lots of road miles yesterday. Enjoyed time with Eddie Cox and Tommy Vandiver. Good conversation with Art Fulks. My mother has Parkinson's. Met her later in the day in Asheville. Got to hang out with my brother-in-law and sister (Randy and Debbie), too. Ate some great Greek food at Apollo's in Asheville. Charleston Southern for Transplant http://www.transplantthechurch.org/ today.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
How About This Game Plan?
Movies are a personal preference thing -- I don't like to recommend movies because there is something not to like or be offended by in most movies. Also, I have a man crush on Mr. Bean, so grade my recommendations with that in mind.
Game Plan, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is an exception to my movie recommendation rule. The political incorrectness of this movie was interesting. Before you eliminate the movie from your list because of slapstick, predictability, and mediocre acting (all are in Game Plan) I have a suggestion. Why don't you take a break from being a movie critic and go for the fun of it? Take your children, grandchildren, or the neighbor's kids. They will miss (or enjoy) flaws that will cause the Screen Actors Guild to shun Game Plan.
Yeah, the movie is one long commercial for everything from Hannah Montana to Blackberry. But the surprising part is the confirmation of the unique roles of a mother and a father in the life of a child. Part of Rock's awakening is his realization of the power of a father. He is made to look like an idiot (predictable) by leaving his daughter in a bar. However, he is also made to look like a hero at the end, for valuing his relationship with his daughter over playing football.
Lots of driving yesterday, to ATL. Enjoyed great time with movement maker, John Bailey, of the North American Mission Board. Also experienced the Commissioning Celebration of new NAMB missionaries along with the commissioning of new NAMB president Geoff Hammond. Movement makers Samuel and Dilcia Rodriguez and Will and Tarah Browning, from South Carolina were commissioned. Today Eddie Cox, Tommy Vandiver, and Mom!
Game Plan, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is an exception to my movie recommendation rule. The political incorrectness of this movie was interesting. Before you eliminate the movie from your list because of slapstick, predictability, and mediocre acting (all are in Game Plan) I have a suggestion. Why don't you take a break from being a movie critic and go for the fun of it? Take your children, grandchildren, or the neighbor's kids. They will miss (or enjoy) flaws that will cause the Screen Actors Guild to shun Game Plan.
Yeah, the movie is one long commercial for everything from Hannah Montana to Blackberry. But the surprising part is the confirmation of the unique roles of a mother and a father in the life of a child. Part of Rock's awakening is his realization of the power of a father. He is made to look like an idiot (predictable) by leaving his daughter in a bar. However, he is also made to look like a hero at the end, for valuing his relationship with his daughter over playing football.
Lots of driving yesterday, to ATL. Enjoyed great time with movement maker, John Bailey, of the North American Mission Board. Also experienced the Commissioning Celebration of new NAMB missionaries along with the commissioning of new NAMB president Geoff Hammond. Movement makers Samuel and Dilcia Rodriguez and Will and Tarah Browning, from South Carolina were commissioned. Today Eddie Cox, Tommy Vandiver, and Mom!
Monday, October 8, 2007
A Face In The Crowd
By the end of last week I had been just a face in two unusually big crowds. Okay, I know the 6 billion thing, but beyond that . . .
On Thursday, I was one of 84,000 people to witness, in person, a win by the Gamecocks over Kentucky. I would have been bewildered except for the fact that I had someone with me (Hub), who knew the way, was committed to get me in the right place, and to see me home. BTW, the SEC is football chaos right now. Fun, huh?
On Saturday, I was a part of the 14th annual Walk for Life in downtown Columbia. Yvette, Abby, David, and I were in a group of 11,000 participants. Lots of pink. Great cause. Breast cancer research and awareness. Wandered and wondered for the first 30 minutes of the 3 mile walk . . . Has the race started? Are we on the right road? Who can help us?
You probably know where this is going. I need people to coach me through the mass of humanity I will be in this week. I also need to sift through the crowd to look for people. Those with a lost look on their face. Harassed and helpless, using Bible words (Matt. 9). People thinking out loud maybe . . . Has the race started? Am I on the right road? Who can help me?
Ugly front door is finished! You were there! Once my dirty little secret got out, every time I felt urge to do nothing, I remembered you. Great movie this weekend. Game Plan. Preached at Willow. Visited Midtown (awesome). Had lunch Saturday with my sweetie. Went to Greg Abrams and Lakepoint's movies in the park. Glad it is Monday. I am off to ATL so I can rest up for next weekend!
On Thursday, I was one of 84,000 people to witness, in person, a win by the Gamecocks over Kentucky. I would have been bewildered except for the fact that I had someone with me (Hub), who knew the way, was committed to get me in the right place, and to see me home. BTW, the SEC is football chaos right now. Fun, huh?
On Saturday, I was a part of the 14th annual Walk for Life in downtown Columbia. Yvette, Abby, David, and I were in a group of 11,000 participants. Lots of pink. Great cause. Breast cancer research and awareness. Wandered and wondered for the first 30 minutes of the 3 mile walk . . . Has the race started? Are we on the right road? Who can help us?
You probably know where this is going. I need people to coach me through the mass of humanity I will be in this week. I also need to sift through the crowd to look for people. Those with a lost look on their face. Harassed and helpless, using Bible words (Matt. 9). People thinking out loud maybe . . . Has the race started? Am I on the right road? Who can help me?
Ugly front door is finished! You were there! Once my dirty little secret got out, every time I felt urge to do nothing, I remembered you. Great movie this weekend. Game Plan. Preached at Willow. Visited Midtown (awesome). Had lunch Saturday with my sweetie. Went to Greg Abrams and Lakepoint's movies in the park. Glad it is Monday. I am off to ATL so I can rest up for next weekend!
Friday, October 5, 2007
The Sun and The Gamecocks
American Essayist and Critic, Logan Pearsall Smith said, Thank heavens the sun has gone in and I don't have to go out and enjoy it. Funny quote. Don't know what he meant for sure. Would ask him but he died in 1946.
Don't put too much pressure on yourself this weekend? That works. How about don't let people put too much pressure on you this weekend? That works. How about don't let opportunities put too much pressure on your this weekend? That works. Sounds like a Baptist sermon now. I need to find a scripture and a dead dog or momma story, then I am ready for Sunday!! Woo Hoo!!
I went out and enjoyed my first Gamecock game in person last night. Great fun! Wet and wild! Went with Hub and thanks to Hub. Gamecocks whipped a pretty good Kentucky team. Kentucky, South Carolina, and Alabama have moved from the bottom to the top. Georgia, Florida, and LSU are already there. Somebody from the top has to move down, like my former team, the Tennessee Vols. Go big hairy dawgs!
Near death experience yesterday sitting in Baptist meetings in Columbia. Wait, not near death, just dozed off a few times. Meetings are necessary, no kidding. Doesn't mean they are fun. Coaching today in Columbia. Preaching at Willow Sunday. Think I will work on the "Sun's Gone Down" sermon and use it later. Won't fit into the new Lost series we are starting.
Don't put too much pressure on yourself this weekend? That works. How about don't let people put too much pressure on you this weekend? That works. How about don't let opportunities put too much pressure on your this weekend? That works. Sounds like a Baptist sermon now. I need to find a scripture and a dead dog or momma story, then I am ready for Sunday!! Woo Hoo!!
I went out and enjoyed my first Gamecock game in person last night. Great fun! Wet and wild! Went with Hub and thanks to Hub. Gamecocks whipped a pretty good Kentucky team. Kentucky, South Carolina, and Alabama have moved from the bottom to the top. Georgia, Florida, and LSU are already there. Somebody from the top has to move down, like my former team, the Tennessee Vols. Go big hairy dawgs!
Near death experience yesterday sitting in Baptist meetings in Columbia. Wait, not near death, just dozed off a few times. Meetings are necessary, no kidding. Doesn't mean they are fun. Coaching today in Columbia. Preaching at Willow Sunday. Think I will work on the "Sun's Gone Down" sermon and use it later. Won't fit into the new Lost series we are starting.
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