We DO Need a Bailout!

The American dream is in foreclosure. Our leaders battle over bailing us out. But I don't think $700 billion (or $700 trillion for that matter!) will loosen the economic madness.

We've believed Madison Avenue and Cadillac (our car must not just 'turn on' . . . it must 'turn us on') and we've MasterCarded ourselves into oblivion . . . instead of listening to the wisdom of our grandparents and great grandparents and the timeless sages of long ago.

What we suffer from is good ole' American greed. And our solution: Pump more oil, subsidize more bad decisions, increase Ma Government's oversight, and grease the economy with more inflationary dollars.

We've been taught by our parents, and have taught our children, that the American dream is a 4-3-3, 2 sweet rides, bling, retirement at 55 on a golf course, and more bling. And oh yeah it's everybody's inalienable right!

'You shall have no other gods before me.' That's not one of the 10 questions. It's one of the 10 commandments. God puts His principles in place to provide for us and to protect us. When we choose to serve the American god of wealth & prosperity we put ourselves at risk.


I'm amazed folks, this is NOT rocket science (or even car science, or even horse & buggy science!).
But which generation will wake up? Madison Avenue will not lead this charge. Those who have an unearthly set of values and convictions must.

Who will finally believe that we 'can't serve both God and money' and choose to live in homes and by means that are below their income levels?

Who will say enough is enough, and where they have been blessed look for ways to give back to the community and the world in a way that will bless others?

Who will look for ways to wisely disinvest from the NASDAQ and begin investing in people and plans that will last for eternity?

Now hear me, I'm NOT saying that money is evil - or even the problem. And that's why $700 billion will not change attitudes. It will only put off the inevitable pain a few more months.

What must be 'bailed out' is our heart attitudes. The King allows His followers to bring the Kingdom to earth. It's our chance to lead the 'bailout.'

Pastors Wive's Gone Wild!

Ever wonder what goes on in the minds of pastor's wives . . . wonder no more . . .

In Need

You know it really stinks being sick! But it reminds me how much I take for granted being well 98% of the time!
I'm also reminded that Jesus said He came not for those who were well, but for the sick. It's in moments of need that His presence is most powerful.

Lord, help me to know what it means to be 'in need' of you - to long for you, for the Kingdom of God - continuously.

I took some new drugs today that have made me kind of loopy . . . we have a leadership meeting tonight that I really don't want to miss just because I love being with our leaders . . . hopefully my loopiness won't freak anybody out!

Cool Creeker Videos

All the videos that we shared over the 3 weeks of talking about vision in September are now online thanks to Jason Evans!

These are awesome tools for you to use if someone wants a closer look at Oso Creek . . . They can go to the website and watch Creekers talk about how God has transformed/and is transforming their lives!

You can go to the Connect, Navigate and Discover web pages and click video at the bottom here: Connect, Navigate, Discover

Or go straight to the videos here: Connect, Navigate, Discover