More Than Just a Game

On Sunday we're starting a new series at Destiny. It is called "Monopoly, It's More Than Just a Game". The month of February will allow us to place our focus on our finances. You see, the way we handle our money tells a lot about us. It shows what we believe, it reveals what's important to us and it exposes just what (or who) we trust.

Before we delve into how we handle our money, let's go with an easier question...what token do you choose when you play Monopoly?

Going for 20 More...

My wife says nice things about me, and after 20 years of marriage, I'm glad that she still thinks that way. We celebrated our 20 year anniversary yesterday and today I'm thankful for the "wife of my youth" and look forward to being with that same woman as the "wife of my old age".

5 Highlights of the first 20:
-Seminary together.
-3 great kids.
-The Young Life years.
-Our first home.
and
-Destiny.

5 Highlights I'm looking forward to in the next 20:
-Graduations.
-Weddings.
-Grandkids. (The order of these first three is very important to me!)
-Mentoring others.
and
-Mo letting me be a curmudgeon every once in a while...

Truth

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:14-16

None of us enjoy difficult conversations, but each of us should not only be prepared to speak the truth to one another but also to hear the truth as well. This is how the Body of Christ works. We speak boldly and kindly to one another and in turn our relationships are strengthened.

I'm thankful for those who speak truth into my life and for those who allow me to speak truth into theirs. This is life-giving to me.

Sunday Highlights

-Fellowship One Check In working like a champ for Kidz Planet.
-new letters turned purple this week.
-Hard-hitting message from Greg, check out the podcast if you missed it!
-Find Your Fit shirts sold like hot cakes...Destiny sure does shirts well.
-Lunch on Us was delicious, thanks to Kim and Meredith.
-Water's Edge Parent Meeting went well, lots of interest there.
-I had middle schoolers walking over mouse traps in order to illustrate our need to listen to God.
-The new hang out venue for Water's Edge was a hit. Very cool environment.
-Fell asleep watching X-games and mid conversation with Mo.
-and now am looking ahead to Verizon to choose a new phone to replace my smashed Motorola Q (snowboarding face plant, nuff said).

Final Wardrobe Enhancement

You can Find Your Fit in two ways this weekend.

Decide who you are...Guardian, Trailblazer, Mastermind, Social Genius, or Ninja. Then, decide what size shirt you wear...S, M, L, or XL. For only $10, you can be sporting the latest in Destiny fashion.

Be the first on your block to be decked out in a 100% cotton, long sleeve, Find Your Fit shirt and show the world who you are and where you go on Sundays.

Find Your Fit...Ninja

As a ninja, you are a procedural, task-oriented, detail lover. You love being as thorough as possible and would rather be behind the scenes than in a crowd. People may never see the NINJA, but they know you were there by trail of completion left behind you!

Ninja Volunteer Roles:
• Set-up/Tear Down- Youth
• Hospitality- Membership Experience
• Administration- Youth
• Family Check-In- Kid’s area
• Sunday Prep- Host Team
• Behind the Scenes- Weekday
• Tech support- Weekend & Kid’s areas
More Ninja Volunteer Roles:
o Behind the Scenes- Kid’s area
o Tech Team- Youth
o Administrative Support- Life Groups & Missions
o Set Up/Tear Down – Kid’s area
o Hospitality- Host Team
o Setup/Teardown- Experience
o Point Person- Kid’s area

Wardrobe Enhancement III

I'm not going to limit you to baby blue, although it does look good on this guy. For your 10 spot on Sunday morning, you will be able to choose gray, orange, blue, green or white. More details and an actual pic tomorrow...