New Study: Elephant milk

So, I found this news report absolutely incredible. Kind of scary too.

They fed elephant milk to this baby, and in less than a month, she gained over 250 pounds.

Yeah, it was a baby elephant.

Framin'!

There's just nothing like framing a house that puts your world in order!

This last week has been busy -- and fun! Last Friday and Saturday I was privileged to work alongside other incredible Habitat for Humanity volunteers and frame a couple of houses in Monroe! Those H4H people do it right -- lot's of volunteers, food, well organized -- wow!

Wednesday and Thursday I enjoyed installing drywall -- there's just nothing like 'getting in the groove' - with screws flying and dust swirling -- and a house raising up before our eyes.

Props to Dick Rollins, Dustin, Jesse and the others I worked alongside! (Did I just say 'props'? btw, that means "proper respect". Since I now have used that word, it will certainly be taken off of the list of 'cool slang words')

Spiderman, Cryderman

Well - this weekend should be fun! I get to preach on Spiderman, which rhymes with Cryderman... hmmm.

The "subject" is "Overcoming your Family's Dark Side". The connection for me is this quote from 3 -- "Every hero has a choice to face the darkness or be consumed by it."

Anyway, I'm growing in enthusiasm over this message. I've chosen to make it simple. The concept is this: Whenever I find myself in darkness, I must move into the light.

And we do, don't we? Some of us find ourselves in a family with a dark side -- we ignore it, or avoid it, and we hope no one ever knows about it. But sometimes, the dark side is "us" - we have a dark side (that of course influences our relationships with others).

Either way, victory is found when we move toward the light. There's no reason to stay in the darkness - and you can find victory over yours!

But it's a battle - and it won't be easy. Are you willing to try? Go for it!

He Gave His Blood, Why Not Give Yours?

Oh, this will be fun! I mean it!

June 3, 2007 - GO Factor is offering the table and the needle for you to give blood!

Do you know how many lives are saved each year, because the Blood Bank has blood? Thankfully, when my wife had surgery - there was blood available! Mary is still alive and kicking, I mean cooking -- because someone cared enough to give their blood.

And at CrossRoads -- we'll be doing this on a SUNDAY! How convenient! Come and worship, and then give blood! (What a fun offering time!)

Don't worry -- we're not doing blood donations in the auditorium (unless we can work out a way for me to give on the stage while Glenn preaches...hmmm)

Anyway, I think this is an awesome GO Factor event - and proves how serious we are about giving ourselves to others. Let's all give -- it's fun! And, you get free cookies!

I Get to Frame Again!

Well - it's finally time! I can't wait!

The Monroe County build season is finally upon us. The building for Habitat for Humanity begins on May 11, which is just around the corner.

Now is the time to sign up and reserve your spot!

Go to http://www.habitatmonroemi.org/ and you can find the exact schedule for the build - and then use your abilities on the day(s) that work!

Remember -- even if you can't swing a hammer -- we can use you! There are places for EVERYONE to serve. This is your chance to GO -- so, as Ty would say "LET'S DO IT!"

I'll be there -- I hope to see you there!

ILove -- Relationships!

Well, this weekend should be fun!

I get to preach on relationships! As part of our series called "Finding God in Your Ipod", it's my turn to share some of my favorite tunes. And from the likes of the music of the Doobie Brothers (Long Train Runnin!) and Tina Turner, and Beyonce, and Carrie Underwood, plus some other fun stuff, plus the Word of God -- I'll share THE SECRET of relationships that work - wow - this ought to be a blast! I can't wait!

There's my head, now where is my hat?