Wanted to share what is going on in the world of Dean Herman. 

Let's begin with the ankle.  Wednesday I did the liptical 20 minutes and ran on the treadmill for 10.  While lifting weights my right ankle began to hurt.  Within minutes I was hurting so bad I could barely walk.  Long story short, doctor believes I have ripped some tendons in my ankle.  Got a MRI yesterday and waiting for the doctor to read the results so he can determine if I need surgery or not.  Ready to have problem fixed and move on.  Always amazes me how I take my health for granted until something goes wrong.

This Sunday we will discuss the topic of church membership.  I have asked several people why they should join a church and not one has had a good reason.  I blame a lot of this on the church.  With all the fighting going on between churches people wonder why they should have to join a team. 

I will be teaching our new members class this Wednesday, February 24th.  You can sign up Sunday morning.

Really looking forward to our marriage retreat tonight and tomorrow morning.  I always enjoy getting away with my precious bride.  Then add hanging out with a bunch of other 5 Point people and listen to Eddie Cox discuss how to have a better marriage.  Gonna be good.

Changed our next series on the staff this week.  Starting next week we'll be looking at what we're FOCUSED on.  Have some really cool stuff planned. 

Going to share some of my thoughts from conference in California next week.  Had planned on doing so this week but ankle changed a bunch of that.  Rick warren really challenged my thinking about the way we do some things.

As far as the challenge I laid out for our married couples last Sunday (to have sex every day or night this week).  I have had a bunch of feed back with 98% of it being positive.  There are some funny comments traveling through face book.  Several husbands have thanked me personally.  Other church staff have shared they wish their pastor would issue the same challenge.  For the few who have had some negative criticism, I'm ok with it.  You have your opinion.  But please understand, the only reason I would issue such a challenge is because I know from marriage counseling, talking with other pastors and from all statistics that the lack of sex between a husband and wife is one of the leading causes (second only to finances) of divorce in America today.  And as pastor of this church I will do everything in my power to help married couples.  Heaven forbid we address the issues people are facing.
 
Have a great weekend and bring a friend with you on Sunday.  Great topic for everyone.  Really going to make you think.
Do something radical for Jesus while your enjoying such a beautiful day.