Why you shouldn't watch the food network

I am hungry! That is why. It is 10:45 at night. I am thinking about going to bed. But since 10 I have been watching Ace of Cakes. And they are making really yummy looking stuff. I want some. Get me some of that cake now! Before I started watching it I was fine. Now I have a great debate with myself. Instant gratification by getting something to eat now, or delayed satisfaction and wait till the morning when I eat breakfast. Ahhhh the agony. What to do, what to do. Any one else suffer from this madness?

(smart Dan add a picture with a cake in it, real smart)

Myron Cope

By now you probably heard of the passing of Myron Cope. Being that I am a die hard Steelers fan, I am sad. Now there was time I would listen to Myron and many times would ask, "What?" His voice is one of those voices you will never forget. Man his passion for his beloved Steelers. In this day and age, I will be honest, I pretty much respect anyone who has passion.
I must admit, one of the things that impresses me the most about Cope is what he did with the Terrible Towel. Granted it was a crazy idea that somehow was a huge success. He walked into a children's home and handed them a contract giving them sole rights to the Terrible Towel. I heard a report that in 2005/2006 when the Steelers won the Super Bowl the proceeds from the Terrible Towel was $900,000. That is pretty impressive. So yoi, and double yoi all you yinzers.

A Different Week

This week I am not speaking on Sunday. Actually Patty is. That means that you will definitely want to be at Bakerstown Alliance at 10 am on Sunday.
So I am using this week as a "catch up" week. There are some things that I have not gotten around to lately. Little things that just add up. So today I started to tackle those tasks. I have spent a lot of time trying to figure out those 7 Levitical feasts the last 8 weeks (1 week of introduction). So now it is catch up time. It is kind of different. I am really glad to get a break from speaking. I love speaking. I love preparing and all that good stuff. But every so often I need that break. It's a different week, but don't worry I still have a lot to do.

I did it!

One of our heaters (we have electric baseboard heating) broke over the weekend. So I held it and shook it. It sounded like something was loose in there. Hmm..what to do.. Well I decided that I should take it apart and see what I could see. I figured it is already not working what harm could there be. So I go to take it apart and they have these awful torx screws in these deep holes that I can not get to with my bit driver. So of course like all my projects it involves a trip to Home Depot (because I have gift cards). I get a long torx screwdriver. Get home, take it apart in about 2 minutes. Look at it for about 20 seconds. See that one of the wires broke. Go down to the basement, get some electrical tape and a wire stripper. Back up stairs and 5 minutes later I am putting all the screws back together. Plug it in, turn it on, it works!!!! I was so happy. Normally it takes me forever. But it was really easy this time. The point? I dunno. I just wanted to share because it made me really happy.

The Rumor Was True

There was a big tent in the church today. We talked about the Feast of Tabernacles -- which could be called Feast of Tents. So it was a good visual aid. Hopefully it will make a lasting impression and we will remember that this world is temporary.
I try really hard to use all my creative energy. Let me tell you, the more creative stuff I do the more tired I become. I am beat. I am tired. It does take a lot to pull everything off.
With all that being said, if it helps one person in their relationship with God it is all worth it. If one person has a better understanding of God, then it is all worth it.
I love the way Bakerstown Alliance gives me the freedom to try weird things like this. I love the way they respond and step out of the norm and embrace whatever whacked out idea I might think of. In the end, it is a lot of fun.
Good night you all.

A Tent In Church?

There seems to be a rumor going around. The rumor is that there is going to be a tent inside the church on Sunday. A tent? What'ss up with that? Where did it come from?
I am getting really excited about Sunday. I really like the way everything came/is coming together this week. I think it will be informative, challenging, and a little wacky all at the same time. Those are the qualities that get me excited. So remember Bakerstown Alliance Sunday 10am. Be there. Or else you won't be legendary.

What to do with your summer

That should be really easy to answer. You should serve at Edinboro Camp this summer. Yes you have heard me talk about it before. And I am sure I will talk about it again. I believe in that place. Great things happen there. I know you are all busy. I know you all need money and stuff. I am sure you could come up with 234234123 excuses why you can't do it. But they're just excuses. Come on. Give it a shot. I will make you a deal (which is the same deal I made with God about 15 years ago or so). God has done so much in your life, you should want to give something back. Therefore, give up a week (or 5) this summer, work at Edinboro Youth Camp and if you are not blessed, you don't have to go back. However if God gives you more back than what you gave then the next year you have to come back. And if it happens again, you have to go back. And if it is still happening 15 years later, good! At the rate I am going I think I will be there till I am 85! Give it a shot. Check out the website and/or ask me anything about it. Trust me it will be legendary! edinborocamp.org

I had to take my 2 year old to the dentist

Yes it is true. Today was the day. The day of the first dentist appointment. Isaiah was scared then excited then scared then excited (repeat 2309402394 more times). When we got there however, we took the elevator up to the 4th floor. He now thinks elevators are cool, so that is a good thing. When we walked into the office there was this rather odd, if you ask me, fish tank picture combo (I should have taken a picture of it). Isaiah loved it. I think that put him in a good mood. When we went back, he sat in the chair like a good boy. Never fussed or complained. The dentist came in, and you should have seen Isaiah. He was a perfect angel. I think I would have complained more than he did. I was so proud of my getting-bigger-every-day little boy. Just thought I would share with all of you out there.

Go Forward Not Sidewards

I got an email today. It was from disgruntled person who was upset about something. No it had nothing to do with Bakerstown Alliance. No it had nothing to do with me personally. Rather it had to do with an organization that Bakerstown Alliance and I am a part of, the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Now understand I am not saying that the Christians and Missionary Alliance is perfect. I am not saying Bakerstown Alliance or that I am perfect. I know we are all far from perfect. I know we all have our faults.
Here is what I was struggling with. I have done a pretty good job at not attacking people who are preaching the gospel. Everyone has a different way of doing things. Most of the things that people are doing are just ways to accomplish telling people about Christ. Some I personally like, and some don't do much for me. That is fine. I wish them all the best. I don't find myself wanting to pick a fight with them or anything like that. I hope that they are able to reach people for Christ.
What I realize that I am still having problems with is responding when I read emails like that. I get all excited and all consumed. That is not good. I have to do a better job at just throwing stuff like that away (or hitting the delete button).
Time is short. The message of Christ is too important. It is much more important to spend our time and energy going forward not sidewards.

Another Cool Person With a Cool Blog

Here is another person you should add to your daily blog reading material: Bobbi. If you ever get to know Bobbi you will realize that she is probably the coolest person you will ever meet in your entire life. Now you will have to encourage her to post more on her blog. So check it out, read it, and tell her to post more. btw in case you don't like the links it is bobbisbrain.blogspot.com