Figuring it all out one day at a time
My friend, Matt Beasley, has started a ministry to the homeless in Anderson, SC called the Least of These(LOT) Project. They had provided food, clothing, and other assistance to many people in need. There organization is struggling financially right now, but God has continued to provide for there needs. They have a big event coming up on Thanksgiving called the Harvest of Hope. Here’s how Matt described it in his own words.
“The Harvest of Hope is [Read more…] about The LOT Project of Anderson
It’s only fitting that we take Monday to spotlight the man whose book inspired this site. Mark Batterson is the Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. They are reaching the city in an innovative way by meeting in theaters and coffeehouses throughout the area. It’s truly an amazing story. You can read more about he and his family here. On top of being a pastor, Mark travels the country speaking at various conferences and has written three books In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day
This past Lion Chaser Monday, we looked at the Montgomery family who had just been featured on Extreme Makeover Home Edition. My wife and I just found out the show is coming to the Triad area of NC(Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point). We have signed up to volunteer sometime between November 11 and 18. The builder is in Lexington-Hedrick Creative Building-but all other information is being kept under wraps. My challenge is that if you live in the area then go here and sign up to be a volunteer. You will be able to take part in changing a family’s life, one brick at a time. There’s a need for skilled and unskilled labor. I am so excited to be able to participate in this. Next Friday, there will be a pep rally in Lexington at Reeds Baptist Church. We can talk about making a difference all we want, but here is a genuine opportunity that will affect an entire community. Maybe you’re not in the area, but you can still pitch in by donating towards the project here. And while I’m at it, here’s some love for Ty Pennington and his latest book.
My good friend Scott Simmons finished his first book and it has become a great discipleship tool that many youth groups are using. Our group is almost through with the 10 week study and has thoroughly enjoyed it. ifollow is a great resource for groups or individuals looking to take the next step in their journey with Christ. Scott is the Director of Youth Ministries for the Wesleyan denomination.
Welcome to the Planet is a great resource that will take your youth group through the 5 purposes of the church. This 6 week study includes powerpoints, outlines, transcripts, and games to help you promote and implement this great series.
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So, Clemson pulled off a huge upset Saturday against Miami and control their own destiny to get to the ACC Championship for the first time where they will more than likely face Georgia Tech who barely eeked out a win against the Tigers earlier in the year. Yes, that was a long sentence. Let me see if I got this right. Clemson has 3 losses by a combined 10 pts and merely has to win out to make the championship game. Hmmm. That sounds oddly familiar. I wonder how many callers to WCCP have lamented those losses and regretted being thisclose to being a BCS contender. If and when Clemson accomplishes either of these two firsts(making the Championship game and winning it to earn a BCS bid) I will take my hats off to them…literally. I have 3 Clemson hats that I will burn. I will keep my Clemson toboggan because it keeps my ears warm when I leave the gym. Seriously. I’m 100% positive that moving away from Tigertown removed all orange tinting from my glasses. So, Clemson fans prepare the best(Orange Bowl tickets baby!) or the worst(explaining to your son why Clemson was mediocre again and why next year will be better-just give him the same speech you’ve given him the past 10 years and that your father gave you).
The World Series starts tomorrow night and at a decent hour. Thank you MLB! It’s the first time in a long time that the two best teams from the season are meeting in the World Series. No Wild Card teams here(and no small market/low budget teams either). It should be a great series. However, as a Red Sox fan, I am facing a stark reality: these Yankees are different. There big free agents signings did not blow up in their faces this year(CC and Tex). Every move the Yankees have made in the last 7 or 8 years had been iffy. Jason Giambi, Randy Johnson, Gary Sheffield, Carl Pavano…none of their moves worked out…until now. And so, we are left facing the possibility of a new Yankee dynasty that could run the table for the next 3 or 4 years though Joe Girardi’s managerial moves are often questionable. The Red Sox face some big off season decisions. The last thing we(and the world) needs is more Yankee’s titles.
If you watched Extreme Home Makeover last night then you heard the story of the Montgomery family and saw their lives changed. Nathan left his engineering job to start Salt and Light, a ministry to the less fortunate. Somewhere along the way, he and his wife decided to “Chase Their Lion” and because of that countless individuals have been fed, clothed, and helped in their time of need. What if he had kept his old job and not pursued his purpose and passion? How many lives have been changed because of his family’s sacrifice? Sometimes, God births something in our heart that cannot be contained. Fear and doubt creep in and try to dissuade us from walking in obedience. Eventually, we must make the choice to pursue it with all we have or let the dream die a lonely, painful death. Despite obstacles(and probably naysayers) the Montgomery’s allowed God’s vision to become reality in their lives. There’s lots of coverage of their story here. There are many videos covering various aspects of the show and their ministry. It’s a great behind the scenes look at a great show, but also an up close look at the Montgomery family as well. It’s inspiring stuff. You can find out more about their ministry here and make a donation here. They have have a Facebook page and a Twitter account. Are you being salt and light? A great ministry…a great family.