Wet Wednesday

Hope this rain goes away before Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt. We are expecting a HUGE crowd.
1. I want to give a shout out to my buddy Matt Smith who is getting ready to plant a church near Greensboro, NC. You can check out his current church here, his church plant here, and his blog here. Matt and his wife, Ashley, were in ministry with us in SC. They are expecting twins soon which makes me love them even more. He’s also a converted Clemson fan.
2. I am hoping to add a subscribe link to my blog which means it will make it easier for people to get updates. It also means I won’t have to update my blog on myspace and facebook.
3. I had lost 8 pounds as of Saturday, but my eating habits have been horrible this week. Gotta get back on the plan. Of course, Pastor Mike just handed me a Mountain Dew and I don’t want to waste it.
4. I remember a time in my life when I instinctively knew God’s will for my life. I can’t explain it, but that instinct is not working right now. I wonder if I’m as close to Him as I used to be, but I know that I’m closer than ever. It’s just a struggle to know what His perfect will is for me. I think some things have happened that rocked my confidence in knowing His will. I believe there are several aspects to His will. I’m sure there are more technical theological terms for these. His eternal will is the Bible. I know that no matter what I need to love my neighbor, obey the 10 commandments, etc. These are things that are constant, unchanging, and non-negotiable. Then there’s His personal will. This is what He has and wants for each of us to specifically do. It’s where He wants us to live, serve, and love. Then there is His daily will. I would call this the doors He opens any particular day for service, love, and kindness. They are often one-time chances that He gives us to share Christ with others through word and deed. Anyway, I’m not having a problem knowing all of them, but pray that my cloudy mind will become Sonny again.
5. I’ve spoken to two friends who are having rough weeks so send up some spoken prayers for these unspoken needs.
6. Karen’s birthday is next Wednesday. Send gift ideas please.
7. March Madness starts tomorrow. Check out my survey. I’m picking Kansas. No good reason. That’s just how my bracket worked out.
8. Didn’t see Obama’s speech yesterday, but I printed out the transcript. Going to read it tonight. Interested in your thoughts. I’ve already heard two different opinions on the matter.
Hope you’re having a great week. Our God is good. He has given everything we need for life and holiness. His son has given His life so that we may enjoy a full and abundant life. So, have you invited anyone to church for this weekend?