Bald-faced Monday

Good morning!  I woke up this morning to a new face in the mirror, the result of about a month's worth of wondering about what I'd look like if I shaved off my goatee (which I've sported for about 10 years now).  I've declared this week a shaving-free week, and then I'll re-examine the decision on Saturday in time for service on Sunday.  So if you see me between now and then, make your double-take, and then say "hi" - I won't be offended :)

Great, great weekend at New Life!  I thought the band really clicked this week and sounded great.  The more I play with these guys the more privileged I feel - good musicians who want to honor God with their talents, that's a great combination.

I taught the second in our monthly series on redemption and despite going longer than normal (sorry about that) I thought it was well-received.  We talked about the way that God redeemed Israel's firstborn through the passover sacrifice, and how God instituted a culture of redemption in the nation of Israel that would always appreciate and value how God had acted on their behalf when they could not act for themselves.

I spent a few minutes really drilling on those of us who are parents with kids still at home.  I'm unapologetic in saying that you need to parent your kids!  Don't wait for the church to do it, or pass the buck on to someone else - it's your responsibility to teach your kids about a covenant relationship with God.  It's your responsibility to redeem your time with your kids.  It's your responsibility to tell them the stories of what God has done for you so that you can create an expectation in them that God will act on their behalf as well. 

To be honest, I was a little hesitant going in because there's always the potential in more of a "teaching" time to get dry.  After the service I had a first time guest approach me, tell me she was Jewish, and had never heard the connections made between the Passover celebration and what Christ had come to do.  I was blown away by that - she was so happy to have been there.  I felt like if no one else got anything from it, I was glad that she was there on that particular Sunday.  God is amazing like that!

Looking forward to getting back to the series on renovating our hearts this week though.  On tap is the connection between our hearts and our words - should be another challenging week for us!

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

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