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Superbowl XLIII

My predictions for the 43rd Superbowl is as follows.... but one thing you may want to consider is from 1990 to 2007 (17 years) I picked the WRONG team to win the Superbowl. Now that has to be some kind of record!

  W -32

   L -22

Sawing logs... I mean dogs.

Puppy update...
I've never seen anything like this. At nine weeks old these monstrosities are at or over 20lbs each. Play the video below and you'll see the newest challenge that we've discovered with having mammoth sized puppies.

Time, Terms, and Technology

Times change and so do the terms we use. My family once bought a computer for my grandmother. Now in her 90's, she has never emailed me… though she still sends the sweetest notes, but always typed on her old IBM typewriter.

15 years ago people thought a mouse was a rodent and website was someplace you might find spiders. Now spiders aren't even spiders anymore. They're things that are used to build indexes for search engines.

Imagine the look you'd get 20 years ago if someone had asked you about your "backside bus" or your "blue tooth". If I had even used words like "motherboard", I probably would have gotten my broadband busted and sent to my room to be refurbished.

I can only imagine what the future holds…

 

To One of Destiny’s Young Warriors and Worshipers

This is a note to an awesome, young man who left a mark on my heart Wednesday night at our family service at Destiny Church…

Hey Big Guy,

Remember at church when I told you make sure you had your mom and dad check my blog? I told you, "There's someone I wanted you to see. Someone that I thought could do just about anything!" Well, here's a picture of that "someone". He's eight years old… Do you recognize the boy in the picture? He's the one I'm talking about… it's you!

When Pastor Jonathan gave the invitation for those who wanted to come to the front during worship, you were one of the first. Hundreds of people were at service, but I don't think you even noticed. You ran to the front where you clapped, you sang, and you lifted your hands in worship. Renae and I were so blessed to see a young man who is all about worship. You are a true warrior and worshiper… a young man after God's heart!

I know your mom and dad love you and are so proud of you, and your little brother looks up to you in a big way. But never forget that the world is looking for leaders. Leaders like you. Someone who will lead the way for God's people (no matter how old they are)… and last night at church you proved to this pastor you are definitely up for the job.

I'm proud of you Michael, with God on your side, there's nothing you can't do…

Big Blessings – Pastor Mike

P.S. Today is your third day out of school due to weather… make sure you and your brother pick up after yourselves, mind your parents, and watch out for biting microphones (inside joke). :-)

Let's Have Church

Wow, the Destiny church pastoral staff are amazing! You name it...and they'll do it! (And likely, have fun in the process!) Here they are, doing all they can to ensure your safety for services tonight! Nicole was more then willing to do her part too, but the men insisted that she stay inside. Good job men! Note: Pastor Mike not pictured because he was taking the photo.

-Posted by Renae

 

Somebody’s Watching Me!

Today was "bird day" – at our house. It started by finding mysterious feathers everywhere. Then we heard the distinct sounds of Kitty (our Rottweiler Mix) turning a corner in a 100mph four-paw slide, coming around the corner. She was in hot pursuit of a poor barn swallow that had mysteriously gotten into our house. The poor bird flew by me and went straight for window where our dog just about sent the both of them through it. Thanks to Renae (the hero of most family stories) the bird lived for another day and was let outside.

A few moments later, Renae was calling me to the window – the biggest bird she had ever seen was perched I neighbors tree. I've seen some big birds in my life… but when saw this female Red Tailed Hawk I couldn't help but to be intimidated. Just compare it to the Cardinal in the lower left of the 2^nd picture and you'll get an idea of the enormity and size of this thing! At more than two feet tall and a wing span well over 4ft – when this thing took off, ice fell from trees. It was the largest and most intimidating bird I have ever seen in Oklahoma. It circled once and came flying by… you'll never guess what it chasing… a barn swallow.

Church is Open and Ready to Rock!

The snow plow is scheduled to be here early clearing what they can in the parking lot and the staff is coming armed with stocking hats and snow shovels. In other words, "yes" we are planning on having Wednesday night service at Destiny. The safety of our congregation is our #1 priority, so we encourage everyone to be wise and exercise discretion and be safe. We will have done everything in our power to have as much ice/snow cleared off in anticipation of an amazing family service in the main auditorium. So bring your friends and family and get ready to have church. Personally, I can't imagine not having church…

Freezing Rain Hits Tulsa (Again)

Why can't we just get a nice snowfall? Anyone with me?

Takes a Lickin’ and Keeps on Tickin’

Now pushing 20lbs each, our pair of Peredanes (Half Great Dane half Great Pyrenees) puppies are growing like freaks! Never in my life have I seen anything like it. Notice how Penny (the tan and white one) and Diesel (the black and white one) act when I hold them. Now notice how they act when Renae's got them. Good thing I'm not the jealous type! Dogs definitely know the hands of the one who feed them… just wish I could get them to appreciate the hands of the one who is paying for it. :-)

I’m Rebuking the Weather – My Kids are Rebuking Me

So, I just saw the forecast for the next few days and it moved me to begin to pray against bad weather. The problem is, my kids see the possibility of a "snow day" as an answer to prayer. What's a dad/believer to do when their prayers are in competition with their kids? The little prayer warriors/weather forecasters are believing for a snow day this week – I am not.

I don't dare make this a "let's see whose faith is greater competition"… rather I know my kids and the level of faith they operate on for a snow day – it's up there. My concession is to begin to work up the list of things I would like see them do around the house in the event they have "extra" time. Their faith may be great, but mom and dad are the ones who have authority. I love my kids – the garage has been looking a little out of sorts – that sounds like a good place to start my list.