Here is to LSU!

A picture for the only season lost at Death Valley in 2008. Thanks LSU!

Convergent

[The four] marks of a convergent church, as reflected in 1 Thessalonians 1 are:

1. missional focus to worship that recaptures the wonder of God

2. theology that brings together the Gospel message, culture and church

3. ethics that impact the community; evangelism that matches a transformed life

4. a lifestyle that attracts converts.


- Dr. Alvin Reid, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Books are for Bookshelves and Reading!

Since graduating from seminary nine months ago, I have slacked off on my reading skills. Not because I hate reading, I was just so full of reading I needed a break. So here we go....

The only book I've read in it's entirety:

A couple of the books I'm reading:

Prayer Network

Tonight, we had our Prayer of Dedication service in one of our associational churches. I was asked to lead in a prayer for God's favor upon every effort of our new prayer network, and for God to be glorified and His kingdom furthered. Below is the prayer (I actually wrote out, yes, totally new for me) I prayed on behalf of associational staff for this new prayer network. I thought this was worth putting up.

"Father as we have assembled here together tonight united together in your Spirit, we wait anxiously for you work and the moving of your Spirit in our efforts to network and pray for our association and all of Horry County. We pray fervently this evening that you oh God would find favor with us in the days ahead as we diligently and attentively work for Your glory, honor, fame, and kingdom in every part of this prayer endeavor. Our hearts desire is to see you work in the lives of everyone involved in this network, that you would call others to join us in this prayer initiative, and you Sovereign King of Kings and Lord of Lords would receive all recognition, honor, and praise. Make us your people with a clear focus of prayer for those around us, but also a prayer of repentance for those sins in our lives that do not bring you glory and praise. Together, we expect you to do great and mighty things in our meager yet humble efforts through this prayer network. Father tonight, would you bring your kingdom here to Horry County, to our Waccamaw Association, and to each invidual heart and life in this network. May your kingdom be furthered, your Gospel be advanced, and your presence be felt as we seek to pursue you in this special way in our lives. May our affections be set on the joy you have to offer to us as we seek to glorify you in our lives. Amen"