I'm sure if anyone reads this and does not know me they are now waiting on a detailed biography. Well that will come later with stories and other things. I really just thought this first blog would be totally random. However I will just let the record show that I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, husband, father, and a youth minister daily. Now if we don't know each other and that one little phrase frightens you or forces an unwarranted dismissal I simply ask to give me a chance to share who I am before you make an opinion. Now on to my thoughts for the day.
Was there a football game on last night? The Super Bowl was on last night? Wow. Talk about a massive unexpected result of disappointment in the game itself. Now mind you I am speaking to it not being more competitive but not to diminish the two teams and their paths to get there. First off I'm an Atlanta Falcons fan (for the record) so I had no dog in the hunt. As a kid I liked watching John Elway and the Broncos. I have a lot of respect and admiration for Peyton Manning even though the praise he gained this weekend was quickly turned to criticism as we often do in life. He's a great QB and will be a hall of fame inductee when the time is due. He just ran into a buzz saw defense from the Seattle Seahawks, the youngest team in the NFL who played with hunger and spirit from start to finish. The best TEAM won the game as to say that perhaps the best player on the field didn't win. Russel Wilson is a solid pro QB and I have a ton of respect for him as a fellow believer in Christ using his platform. This could be argued as one of the most if not most impressive defensive performances by any team in a Super Bowl. The end result is pretty convincing.
As always the main hype for a Super Bowl is geared towards the commercials. And while overall I would say the entertainment value this year was not as good there was one that really got me fired up. Radio Shack with their ad featured several iconic celebrities from the 80s entering their store wanting to "take back their Radio Shack" and forcing you to watch the replay to see who all was in the commercial. From Hulk Hogan to Mary Lou Retton to Alf to Qbert to Ponch from the TV show Chips this was a trip for a guy who loves any and all things from the 80s. May have not been the overall winner but definitely was great seeing these icons for a one minute shout out to nostalgia.
I just recently took my family to Walt Disney World and had one of the best weeks ever. My wife Crystal and I who just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary took our two children Caitlin who is 5 and Chase who is 3. My oldest niece Molly also went to help out with the kids and as a whole we just had some great memories. There is nothing like seeing things via the outlook of kids and this trip was no disappointment. Now I am the biggest kid you will meet and was just as jacked about Mickey as they were but seeing them react and just light up was the biggest blessing overall. The moment I remember most was during the fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom. Nothing beats watching a fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom. That night as I watched my kids enjoy those fireworks especially the look in Caitlin's eyes, it was one of those great moments as a Daddy I will never forget. I had fun mind you but that was amazing. Thankful and blessed to have that and all the moments shared as a simple reminder that every moment spent with our children is precious and borrowed time.
I am a youth minister as mentioned earlier and I definitely have a passion for young people and their growth in the Lord. This week is a full week for us filled with lots of great uplifting music. We will be seeing the band Rend Collective on Wednesday followed by the annual Winter Jam concert in Greenville, SC featuring a full slate of artists. I love music. With what we or many label Christian music there is much variety which is a good thing since I like variety in styles. Just as in any music I can start out the day listening to the Beach Boys, mix in some Alabama, and end with Lionel Richie. I have an extensive library you would say. But I love gospel music and I love music that encourages, challenges, and demands my growth as a Christian while also giving thanks and praise for what He has done in my life. So I'm looking forward to this week of music. Did I mention I play bass in our church praise band? Yes music is awesome. As is serving and ministering to a great youth group. I have been blessed to serve them and we have some awesome fellowships.
Well being the first blog I have no idea how to end it. This has not been a central themed effort but just something to get started with. So I will leave you with a quote and some scripture maybe to help with your day. Thanks for reading and please help share with others. The best is yet to come.
Lee
""When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us."
"Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death."
-Proverbs 8:32-36
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