My Worship Revolution

So, today is day 7 of weight loss effort.  Check out the results:

And I’m still looking for people to add some more motivation with some small donations.  Wanna help? 

Need to lose a few pounds?  You can still be a part of that too!

Seems like nowadays everything is being turned "Christian" and then marketed to the Christian subculture.  You can go to your local Christian Book Store and get testamints, with a scripture on every wrapper and allowing you to have good breath while you share the good news.  Even Christian items have become over marketed at times.  Prayer of Jabez anyone?  Even Hollywood is creating whole segments of production companies just for us!  Fox faith for example, which is now making "faith based, family friendly" films for Christians.  A lot of this was the result of Passion of the Christ, which was a very "family friendly" movie.

Now don’t get me wrong some of these things can definitely be good things.  In a way I’m glad that movies are being made with a desire to proclaim truth in mind, yet I also wonder who decides what makes a piece of art "Christian."  (Actually I didn’t know items could be saved.)  Others are just ridiculous in my humble (kinda) opinion.  For example, a girl at our church, back for the summer from college in the midwest, shared with Rachel and I about the Christian bowling alley in their town.  What makes it "Christian"?  You can’t smoke there.  Their tagline on the side of their building: Where Christians come to play!

Anyway, all this to say, I came across this video today from Community Christian Church in IL.  Kinda makes light of this particular trend.  Check it out:

So, what do you think?

Missions emphasis Sunday this morning.  Had a good service.  Then had low-carb South Beach lunch at Zelda’s on the Beach in Capitola Village.  Check it all out here:

Any thought?  How was your Sunday?

Just when I thought I’d been as disgusted and appalled as I can be by Fred Phelps and his "God hates fags" cronies at Westboro Baptist Church, I come across this video.  DISCLAIMER: As far as I’m concerned this video is way more offensive than any sexual content, violence, or language.  You’ve been warned.

And for those of you who may not be Christ followers, please hear me when I say that these people in NO WAY represent the attitude of Jesus, Christian beliefs, or even the rest of the "Baptist" church.  They’re whack!

HT: The Warning Knock

Dude…this guy is unreal.  how does he do this?

Too bad the crowd is horrible!

Survivor finale – last Sunday.
24 finale – Monday 05.21
American Karaoke finale – Wednesday 05.22 (Was pullin for Melinda, now it’s all about Blake!)
LOST finale – Wednesday 05.22

The temporary end of my nightly bondage is in sight!!  What will I do with all my free time!?

Here we go friends!  It’s time to finally start really shedding the pounds!  Check out my weigh in:

Like I said, now is your chance to get involved.  Sponsor per pound and it all goes to Invisible Children to help kids in war torn Uganda.  Still don’t know what I’m talking about?  Check out my prior posts here and here.  I’m in myself for three bucks a pound.  So to pledge, leave me a comment, or if you’re a bit more private shoot me an e-mail.

And finally check out the blogs of the others who are doing this, and feel free to join us too!!

Rachel Marchessault
Pete Kim – Has a few donors…and I think his wife’s in on it too.
Annalynn Catalasan – Has at least 1 pledge for $5/lb!
Dustin Bryson – Has $6/lb on his comments from one post!  (One ups to 10 after 20lbs!)

Man, Rachel and I are laggin, and we helped start this…we need some help!

I’m stoked to share that since posting about "Tri to Lose" there are at least 2 other bloggers who have joined us in this adventure!  Annalynn Catalasan and Dustin Bryson!  Plus there are 2 others I’ve been contacted by that haven’t quite committed yet.

But I still need some sponsors to help make this happen.  Whether I like it or not, I’m also a bit competitive and can’t have them getting more pledges than me!    If you missed the original post, please check it out here.

Also, to learn a little bit more about what’s going on in Northern Uganda, check out these links:
What is the LRA?
Resolve Uganda
Invisible Children

So, will you help out?  A buck a pound?  3 bucks a pound?  A quarter a pound?  It’s all good, just join me.  E-mail me here to get involved, and I’ll post weigh in #1 on Wednesday.

Here’s the skinny from Sunday.  A few video clips again, but from a static camcorder on a tripod in the balcony. 

I am so incredibly blessed to have two of the most amazing mother’s in the world in my life, my own and my son’s.




Mom, thanks for all the years of supporting me, encouraging me, and putting up with me!  Ever since I can remember, my mom always encouraged me and told me I could do anything I wanted with a little hard work and ambition.  She helped instill a belief in myself and a desire to excel that has had a huge part in making me the man I am today.  Thanks for everything mom!  I wouldn’t be here without you…literally. 

And then there’s my wife, Rachel.  One of the reasons that I knew she was the one I wanted to spend my life with was the qualities in her that I knew would make her an amazing mom as well as wife.  I truly belief the first way to be a great parent to your child is to be a good spouse to you partner.  For many years, my wife has been THE BEST at this.  But now, as Caleb has entered our life, even knowing that she would be a great mom, she has far exceeded anything I ever could have imagined.  She is the most patient, loving, caring, responsible, and beautiful mother to our on.  Rachel, thank you so much for your dedication to me and to Caleb.  I can’t wait for the many years ahead of raising our child into a bold and courageous man who will follow after God with all of his heart.  You’re amazing!