Advent Conspiracy

By BJ on December 16, 2009 – 9:24 pm

No, this is not a video blasting retailers that say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas”. To be honest, I don’t think making a fuss about that is productive. Anywho, a buddy  of mine sent me this video and I think it’s instructive and helpful. Enjoy.

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Elf Yourself

By BJ on December 11, 2009 – 11:11 am

This ridiculously silly video is courtesy of my wife. Enjoy.

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

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Matt Chandler video before brain surgery

By BJ on December 7, 2009 – 6:44 am

For those of you who don’t know, Matt Chandler had a seizure on Thanksgiving morning and the doctors found a tumor in his brain. Here’s a video he recorded before he went into surgery. Be encouraged.

via Video from Matt.

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Badger Car Salesman

By BJ on November 21, 2009 – 10:14 am

Ever worked with a salesman like this? Hilarious.

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Poor little Sugar Bugger

By BJ on November 10, 2009 – 9:48 pm

Last week the under 7 Gold Star’s wore their jerseys for the last time. A memorable season it was. We won one game. We won that game because we lent the other team half our players. I digress. After the season finale all of the players got a trophy for participation. They were completely ramped. Naomi and some other kiddos were running around playing tag. Naomi was carrying her trophy when she collided with another girl and broke her collar bone . The good news: we now know where the children’s hospital is in Louisville and the doctors say that it will heal just fine and very quickly. Praise God for his wisdom in our design. Check out her sling along with her silly faces. She’s loving all the attention.

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Quote of the Day

By BJ on November 10, 2009 – 9:20 pm

As the semester is racing to a close and Greek continues to take tons of effort my professor’s prayer this morning struck a chord.

Lord, may we remember that it is by persevering that we learn to persevere and if our faith is never tried then it will never be refined like gold in the fire. I pray that these students would accept the responsibilities and challenges and struggles that you’ve placed on them not as happenstance or chance but from your sovereign hand designed to mature them and grow them. I pray that they would persevere but not just by putting their nose to the grind but by trusting in you for strength and grace. – Dr. Brian Vickers

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Fall in Kentucky

By BJ on November 8, 2009 – 2:35 pm

I know that I’m way behind in posting these pics. I’ve felt completely swamped the past couple of weeks. I hope you enjoy the pics of our first fall in Louisville. It’s absolutely beautiful here.

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Taking the Gospel to New England

By BJ on October 28, 2009 – 12:03 pm

New England is hard soil for the gospel. Check out this Gallup Poll and see for yourself. Through Southern I’ve come into contact with a church based organization called “NETS” that’s focused on planting gospel-centered churches in the heart of New England. Today, CBS News ran a story about a NETS sponsored church that just planted a few miles from Harvard. Check it out and pray. Take note of the comments section below the article.

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Can you hear me now?

By BJ on October 28, 2009 – 11:28 am

smart_phone1I’ve worked at Collier’s Harry K. Moore here in Lousville for the past year. Coming out of commercial real estate in TX it made sense to stay in the same field part time while in seminary. The idea was that I would be somewhat of a strategy, research, help out struggling brokers kind of guy. It worked, kind of. It’s been hard to get established here and gain rapport with new brokers only working part time. I’m thankful that the Lord provided this job. It was a blessing to us during our transition to Louisville. I’m also thankful that the Lord has provided a new job – starting in Nov. I’ll be a sales rep for Verizon Wireless. It’s a little more demanding on my time but I know several guys at church who work there  and have families and go to seminary. Please pray that I will do well and be faithful in all my responsibilities (my relationship with Christ, my wife, my kids, church, school, and work – in that order). Anybody need a new cell phone?

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What’s a fundamentalist?

By BJ on October 19, 2009 – 8:31 am

Is a fundamentalist a “KJV only” guy who doesn’t let his wife wear pants or just someone who believes in the “fundamentals” of the Christian faith? The term seems to be used both ways depending on who you’re talking to. Russell Moore’s post this morning helped me and also suggests that the term “evangelical” is becoming equally wishy washy.

Check out his brief post here.

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