Signs of Aging

Every summer when I was growing up, I’d drive by and see these marquee signs outside high schools and think, “Good grief, those people must be old.”
Today my dad drove me on the old route we used to take to school on the days he would drive me and I didn’t have to be one [...]

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Oh … and Matt’s Picks

Now that we’re a one car family, I need to remember that Matt has to drive the Beetle too. It’s very sweet that he keeps the orange and purple Gerbera daisies in the flower holder when he drives it.
That said, here are his options of license plates to throw in the mix. Feel free to [...]

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God’s Nudging

Sunday was one of my top 3 Celebration Services so far. Several first time guests came, specifically the husbands of three of our regular attenders. That’s good stuff.
Matt taught about prayer, then we put it into action.
I cheated a little and opened my eyes during the prayer time. Pretty powerful to look around and [...]

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Matthew Day Six

Matthew 6:6 –

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
What popped out to me from this verse?
I love how prescriptive this verse is: 1) go to room, 2) close door, [...]

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U2: Worship in 3D

Mehaffey date night last week featured dinner and a late viewing of U2 in 3-D at the IMAX.
I felt pretty “Laura Ingalls” among the crowd of hip and well dressed 20 to 40 year olds of incredibly diverse ethnicity and sexual orientation. Matt and I did wear black, so from that perspective we fit in [...]

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Who I’m Following

Matt thinks every Christ-follower should have someone they’re following and someone they’re leading. My favorite sermon I’ve heard him preach was all about Paul . . . following Barnabas and leading Timothy (see the book of Acts for details).
God knows I need extra help in figuring life out because He has put two ladies [...]

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Nicole the Dynamo

My friend, Nicole, officially became one of my heroes last week. The girl is beautiful (inside and out), has gigantic brains and now this . . . she ran a half marathon in 2 hours and 1 minute.
On top of that she has a huge servant’s heart. She and Jose vacationed here a [...]

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I wish . . .

I had remembered that LT was on a bye-week before I talked such confident smack. Yes, Matt is yet again victorious. Bring on the Mastermind!

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Gale Force Winds . . . No Problem!

During the process of training to be church planters last year, we connected with a team that is planting a church in New Zealand. Matt and I were immediately endeared to this group, considering ourselves ex-officio members of their team.
This morning, I read a post from one of their team members, Amy Flammer. Amy [...]

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Popper’s Low Fat Diet

Just got my Popper’s order for lunch delivery (he’s in the hospital for a few days):
1. 4 White Castle hamburgers with mustard.
2. A piece of buttermilk pie.
3. A pint of 1/2 and 1/2 to drink.
He’s 5′7, weighs 156 pounds . . . it’s okay. And I’m glad! Two cheeseburgers with [...]

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