Monday, January 26, 2009
As we face 2009 as a church, it's a choice to not do anything. Lean in, back off, but don't do nothing. Faith is the unstated component in the work of a leader, and I think faith is underrated. Changing things, pushing the envelope and creating a future that doesn't yet exist (all while being criticized) requires bravery. The secret of being wrong isn't to avoid being wrong! The secret is being willing to be wrong. The secret is realizing that wrong isn't the death sentence. The only thing that makes a church great is their willingness to step out and chance not being great along the way. The desire to fail on the way to reaching a bigger goal is the untold secret of success. Risk is necessary. Are you ready to get out of the boat? I am.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Lantz Family Highlights
1. This last Friday, Teri and I had a creative date. It was really cool getting to spend time with her. I like her! :)
2. On Saturday, we got to spend a whole day with the boys. We played "Sasquachian Man", watched a movie or two, and made pizza. The boys loved it.
3. We had a great Sunday in every way at Life Church. The communion was very special.
4. We had a guy give his heart to Christ after church was over.
5. The worship was off the charts on Sunday. (Good job Pastor Chris!) I enjoyed lifting up the name of Jesus from the drums. My hands were dry and I threw a stick in practice . . . it almost hit "red" in the head. (lol!)
6. The church praying and fasting last week was really good. Many people I've talked to felt God taking them further in their faith. I'm excited about what God is doing in my life, your life, and our church.
7. We challenged our church people to give to Mike and they responded with over $1000 offering. Way to go Life Church!
8. Since the Oklahoma Sooners lost the national championship, I've quickly turned into an Arizona Cardinal fan. I want the Arizona Cardinals to win the Super Bowl. I'm a Kurt Warner fan now!
2. On Saturday, we got to spend a whole day with the boys. We played "Sasquachian Man", watched a movie or two, and made pizza. The boys loved it.
3. We had a great Sunday in every way at Life Church. The communion was very special.
4. We had a guy give his heart to Christ after church was over.
5. The worship was off the charts on Sunday. (Good job Pastor Chris!) I enjoyed lifting up the name of Jesus from the drums. My hands were dry and I threw a stick in practice . . . it almost hit "red" in the head. (lol!)
6. The church praying and fasting last week was really good. Many people I've talked to felt God taking them further in their faith. I'm excited about what God is doing in my life, your life, and our church.
7. We challenged our church people to give to Mike and they responded with over $1000 offering. Way to go Life Church!
8. Since the Oklahoma Sooners lost the national championship, I've quickly turned into an Arizona Cardinal fan. I want the Arizona Cardinals to win the Super Bowl. I'm a Kurt Warner fan now!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
He'll Be Back
Okay . . . so you realize I'm a sooner fan. My team just lost the national championship. Yeah . . .I'm not so happy about that. But I can almost guarantee that they'll be back. Oooh . .. I think there's a spiritual principle in that somewhere.
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