Halloween Thoughts

Every year I get asked if our church is going to do something for Halloween. Usually that's code for "How do we deal with the Devil's version of Christmas?"

Here's my thoughts on the subject (feel free to disagree, but also feel free to not send me links to sites about witchcraft and/or the winter solstice):

#1 - This is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors.

#2 - This is the one day a year everyone in your neighborhood is going to knock on your door.

#3 - Christians should have the best candy on the block. Brach's candy is for the elderly. If I find out anyone in our church handed out pennies, I'm going to egg your house myself :)

#4 - Halloween has bad roots, but I doubt that the 7 year old at your door dressed like Anakin Skywalker is actually a devil worshipper. He's heard that the people in his neighborhood are giving out candy.

#5 - Halloween is not a day for Christians to hide out at church. It's a day to be light and salt.

#6 - Once your kids get all the candy they can carry, this is a great opportunity to teach your kids about tithing. You get to be God :)

Happy Halloween, Charlie Brown!

DST Ends

I love that I got an extra hour of sleep Saturday night! (DST ends!)

So all of you people that got to church an hour early yesterday, you better set your clocks back :)

Forced to get a new cell phone

I accidentally dropped my cell phone last week while working in the garage, so I had to get a new one Sunday afternoon.

I decided to go against the flow and get a slider phone this time. It's extremely thin (which seems to be the trend nowadays) has an MP3 player, expandable memory slot (MicroSD card) and the most amazing screen on a phone I have ever seen. It's like watching TV.

Anywho...here's a pic...

Off early

I always love it when I can leave the office early on a Friday. It just feels good to get to the house with no traffic.

Today, however, I am leaving early to meet foundation repair people at the house for an estimate. Not to worry though. It was part of my original contract. Here in Texas, if there's any foundation repairs needed to a house, it's best to fix them in the fall, since it's not as dry.

Maybe this is why the Rangers and Yankees can't win

With the hiring of Piniella, it is understood that the Cubs will expand their payroll, which was close to $100 million in 2006. Depending on how much they want to spend, the Cubs are one of the few teams capable of taking on (Alex) Rodriguez's salary. He is owed $95 million for the remaining four years of the landmark 10-year, $252 million deal, he signed with Texas. The Yankees are responsible for paying $66.6 million; the Rangers are paying the other $28.4 million.

Need I say more?

A Book for those who have it all figured out

State Fair

Went to the State Fair this past Sunday after church with some friends.

Stuffed myself with an original State Fair of Texas Fletcher's Corn Dog (a must for anyone who goes) fried okra (mmmmm!) and a funnel cake (gotta have dessert...ya know?).

What Do I Want?

You can tell a lot about a person by listening to them talk about what they want. AND…coincidently, people can tell a lot about you just by listening to you talk–because what you want comes out…it’s like a fire inside of you that you just can’t hide.

I began thinking about this during my quiet time this morning, “What do I want–REALLY want?” I thought I would start a list this morning…and I challenge you to do the same. (I know some might not because this will be painful and/or challenging). Here is the first thing on my list:

#1 - I REALLY Want To Hear God’s Voice
Never in my life have I experienced the blessings that I am experiencing right now…and never in my life have I felt the pressure and challenges that come along with those blessings. And so…with this in mind…I am more desperate for God’s wisdom and direction than I have ever been! My consistent prayer is, “God–please don’t let me screw things up!” So far He’s been faithful…and I pray that continues.

So what about you–what do you want? Go ahead–make a list…it will reveal a lot about who you are.

The MLB Postseason

Today the MLB post-season begins. I'm still getting over the absolute collapse that was the Texas Rangers second half this season.

Anyway, here's how it's lining up for the divisional series:

American League

Tigers vs. Yankees

A's vs. Twins

National League

Padres vs. Cardinals

Mets vs. Dodgers

So what's your prediction? Who's going to the League Championship Series?

Here's my prediction: Twins vs. Yankees. Twins win in 6 games

Padres vs. Dodgers. Dodgers win in 5 games.