LAst night Joe Sangle mentioned doing what you were called to do and it sparked a few thoughts in my head.  I can't think of doing anything but pastoring this church.  I seldom dread coming to work but look forward to it.  Why is that? Several reasons:
1. I am doing exactly what God has called me to do.  I feel sorry for people who literally hate their job.
2. Life change.  Nothing jacks me up more than seeing people changed through Jesus Christ.
3. The people I work with.  I don't think of our staff as the employees of 5 Point but as my best friends.
4.  Seeing unchurched people actually enjoying coming to church. 
5. Because of the vision God has given me.  I so desire to see this city won to Jesus.
6.  We have people who truly want to win this city.
7.  I never have to wear a suit.  I can wear jeans with holes in them.
8. People accept me for being the messed up individual that I am.
9. We don't have deacons!
10. We are unified in what God has called this church to do.
11.  People have begun to expect to see life change and are surprised if it doesn't happen.
13. I love the worship that takes place each week.
14. The Colony Theater is a really cool place.
15. There are unchuched people everywhere waiting for us to go and get them.
16. The staff loves me regardless of my flaws.
17.  We have some of the best volunteers around.  Without you this church would not exist.
I could go on but I think you get the idea.  I love being your Pastor.  I love the incredible things happening.  Thank you for this honor.

Some random thoughts:
* This Sunday is going to be awesome.  Baptism always get me jacked up.
* I didn't get to teach last week so hang on.
* Joe Sangle did an awesome job on Sunday and last night.  I bet he'll be back again.
* A couple in our church stepped up and bought a camera for Reneatus (African missionary).  THANK YOU!
* I still need more money for the leper colony I'll ne ministering to in Africa.  Received over half of it.  Need another $300 - $400.
* Going to get shots on Friday.  I dread it.  Not the shots but putting all that junk in my body and the $500 plus.
* Meet with my coaching network today.  We'll be meeting at Marathon.  Look forward to seeing the new youth building.
* Really been praying and begging God for whatever building he has in store for us.
* Loving this weather.
* After last night I want to start a financial experience home group.
* Continue to pray and beg God to pour vision, boldness and leadership into me.  I so desire to build His Kingdom.
* BEGGING GOD to do something big in me while in Africa. 
* I know you may think this is stupid, but I'm asking God to give me the faith to believe in healing and super natural events.
* I dread the 26 hour flight to Africa.  I am entirely tooooooooo big for those little airplane seats.  Probably should have bought two.
* Gotta head to Marathon.