Scuba Steve

I get to play a character (Scuba Steve) at children's camp this week.  He is basically a young spaced out surfer guy that owns a dive shop.  I need some game suggestions for the morning show.  I have to do an upbeat time with the students with a game.  This morning we played scuba steve says, that's like simon says only with "scuba steve" instead of "simon."   Get it...

Anyway!!  we are in for a great week here at camp... so far no rain... Pray that it will stay that way!!

Kristi!!

Words can't express how much I love my wife.  But if they could these would definitely be some (emphasis on some) that I would use.  
Before school let out some girls invaded my office (with my permission) and asked if they could write on my then blank planning board.  This is what I came back to.  I was scared at first, but I was glad that the girls had picked up on how much I love Kristi!  Back in March we have been in a relationship for 11 years, No Breaks!!  July 21 is our 8th anniversary.  I love this woman!!

what qualifies us to teach? especially students?

I just can't get this off my mind.  After reading James 3:1
    "Not many should become teachers, my brothers, for you know 
      that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness."
I read this and imagine how much more we should be held accountable. (those of us who teach children and youth)

What is the strictness?

1) Your Life -  Family, work, freinds, etc.   That's right you can't just show up on Sunday and Wednesday and teach or lead a small group.  Christ has called us to give our whole lives over to Him, that requires real examination and openness to take the steps to recovery when those ugly areas of our lives are discovered.  No one is perfect, but we should all have the desire to strive towards God.

2) Your Words - My first thought was "When did I become a politician?"  To examine every word sounds crazy, but it is so true that when you take on any leadership role your words become that much more important.
     How do you react when a crisis happens? Luke 6:45
     Are you quick to speak out of experience when asked questions or do
     you rely on the word of God? 2 Tim. 3:16

3) Your Actions - Are you living a life that is above reproach?  There are so many parts of the bible that call His people to righteousness and righteous living, and it should be amplified when leading children and youth.  Two things to think about.
     Personally -  Are there things that you do that would grieve the
      Holy Spirit?
     Example Setting - Are you someone that is worth following,
      emulating, living like?
Ephesians 5 is a great and challenging chapter of scripture that should grab our attention.  We may be the only example of Christ that those around us are getting, we need to stive to be the best.

The Challenge -  Remember the High Calling that God has placed you in, use His power to live up to it.

Triple Tuesdays

Not only do we have triple tuesday tonight (laser battle) but I'm starting this little segment again on my blog.

here we go..

1)  I'm not going to mention the fiasco with Michael Jackson and his funeral... but I guess I just did, we can't even get away from it by being intentional to stay away from it... IT IS EVERYWHERE.  Alright, done with that now I'm moving on.

2)  Do you have someone or organization that you get 1 or 2 mailers from every week.  There is this one company (related to student ministry) that must have a gazillion dollar advertising budget because every time I go to my mailbox there is something from them.  Maybe they could lower the price of there product, instead of spamming their customers.

3) I need a hobby...