http://www.mylifebridge.com/blogBlog Updatesen-us It is so amazing to me to come out of such a massive weekend like this past one and feel so blessed to be in one of the most incredible churches in the area. We have experienced unbelievable growth and response to what God has called us to do and...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=118830Mon, 07 May 2012 18:33:00 Z I say this after every series and I truly mean it. I believe this was one of the most life transforming series we've ever done. If you missed any of the messages, please listen on our website, download the podcasts on iTunes or another podcast...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=118574Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:05:00 Z I had a friend tell me that of all the sermons or talks he has heard his entire life, the one this weekend was one of the top three. Wow, thanks so much for sharing that! In our services this past weekend we spent time talking about anger and the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=118395Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:15:00 Z The Hostage series has had a huge impact on many folks. Thanks so much for your texts, calls, Facebook comments, and so forth about this series. I want to follow up and strongly encourage you to be present these next two weeks as we close out this...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=118315Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:54:00 Z It has been my privilege to be a part of LifeBridge Church now for almost nine years, and with each passing year I continue to stand amazed at all God is doing. I am not going to bore you with tons of numbers and stuff, but I do want you to see some...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=118233Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:38:00 Z What is the importance of one word? Can one word really make that much of a difference?   One word that was spoken centuries ago was extraordinarily important. One word made an incredible difference. Not just in that time, but for...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=118180Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:36:00 Z This Sunday is known as Palm Sunday.  So what?  It’s a fair question. In our culture, the significance of sacred days and times has long been forgotten. We live our lives on the surface of frenetic activity, seldom adding depth to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=118064Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:05:00 Z Perhaps you listened to the message from this past Sunday and understand that “Saved people serve people.” You want to serve, and you may have given us a card that expressed your willingness to do so, but you really don’t know where would be...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=118004Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:21:00 Z I always struggle on the issue of bragging about my family or kids. I struggle because I wonder if it is for my pride or for their acknowledgment and a pat on the back. But when it comes to others, I feel it is often needed to encourage people to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=117996Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:21:00 Z It's hard to believe that Spring break 2012 has come and gone. If you were gone I hope it was a time of family, fun and friendships rekindled. We move on to the home stretch of school for students. I hope you close out this school year in a powerful...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=117968Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:42:00 Z The Bible isn’t an ordinary book. It’s more like a library or collection of books. It is composed of 66 books written by 40 authors in several languages over a period of about 1500 years. Our Bible is divided into two sections: the Old Testament...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=117530Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:59:00 Z I am so excited about this coming Easter. Easter is an amazing time to reflect on a ton of things as a follower of Jesus Christ. As we continue to make some changes in LifeBridge Church, Easter is one of those HUGE changes. We normally have two...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=117452Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:48:00 Z If you have been at LifeBridge the last two weeks, you have heard us talk about the upcoming time change this Sunday. You may know that this Sunday is time change Sunday. But you may not know that it's Time Change in more ways than one. What do I...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=117393Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:29:00 Z As you know, we are experiencing tremendous growth at LifeBridge. And with that growth comes a variety of problems. Here are some of the problems that you may have experienced because of our growth: 1) More people taking up chairs during...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=117284Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:23:00 Z We finished up Once Upon A Time and the response has been incredible. We will be working to get all the sessions uploaded (both audio and video) so that you can share them with family and friends. In fact, if you have a desire to help with the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=117243Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:55:00 Z I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you who call LifeBridge Church home, or who are simply checking it out right now. Because of your investing and inviting, we are seeing some amazing things happen. Over the last few weeks we have...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=117230Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:01:00 Z We have been having some amazing Sundays in the history of LifeBridge Church, but yesterday had to be in the top five. Not because of anything that we did, but because of what God ALWAYS does. Yesterday we saw 15 people give their lives to Christ!...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=117153Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:21:00 Z I am so proud of you. I don't know if you hear that phrase very much, especially if you're an adult. But isn't it true, we love to hear someone say it to us? Well, I am so proud of you! Here's why. First, because you continue to invite family...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=117044Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:18:00 Z I have to BRAG for a minute. I don't know if you were in Xtreme Live this past Sunday, but if you weren't, you should have been! If you have a kid in 1st-5th grade, you gotta get them in Xtreme. Sunday they kicked off the trait of "Honor." Wow, it...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=116990Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:07:00 Z Seriously, we have a problem! It's a good problem, but a good problem that could result in a bad problem. Confused? Let me explain. Over the last few weeks we have seen an incredible number of people attending LifeBridge Church. New people as...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=116911Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:51:00 Z I am already excited about this weekend. There are a number of things that will be taking place. First, our Haiti team will be back home and excited about all God did in and through them. I'm so proud of every single person who went, but also of...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=116834Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:27:00 Z I am really excited about our new series that starts this Sunday-- Once Upon a Time . What is the series about? You'll just have to wait and see! I hope you will plan to be with us. This past Sunday was yet another amazing day. Through the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=116785Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:23:00 Z We finished another amazing series on finances and even through this series we saw 8 people give their lives to Jesus Christ. How amazing that through a money series people would follow Christ! I love this church and am so grateful for the tons of...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=116734Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:35:00 Z People ask me all the time, "If there were ONE class at LifeBridge that I needed to take, which one would it be?" That is a great question. I think all of our classes are amazing, but if you're looking for a great class to help you grow in your...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=116626Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:17:00 Z I love this time of year! The time between Christmas and New Year's Day. Many folks take the time off to be with family and friends, but many choose to work and get a ton done. Either way, one thing seems to hold true--most of us are starting to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=116246Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:11:00 Z WOW, Can you believe this year is almost done? Another year has come and gone. How have you done this year? Have you developed a stronger relationship with God or just drifted along with life? Have you served your family and others, or just looked...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=116043Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:57:00 Z A few weeks ago we celebrated many of the good things God has done through His church called LifeBridge. It was overwhelming to me as I considered all He has done in us and through us this past year. I believe He deserves further praise, so here it...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=115901Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:16:00 Z I am going to do something I have always said I would never do. I have always said I would never mix politics and religion, but today after the election I think I need to speak my mind. It may unleash a firestorm of criticism, but here goes. ...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=115547Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:30:00 Z I love this time of year. It's a time when we have a chance to love and encourage people who are less fortunate than us. I am not celebrating the fact that people are less fortunate, but the fact that we have an awesome opportunity to display our...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=115487Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:48:00 Z This past Sunday afternoon, our family received numerous phone calls about the tragic death of three young men from our community who were headed back to college. I personally know two of the three families who experienced loss. Sunday evening I...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=115448Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:45:00 Z This past weekend I had the privilege of doing a wedding in New Orleans for some friends from LifeBridge. It was a wonderful time for Lori and I to slip off and enjoy the Big Easy! New Orleans is an amazing place, but I sure am glad to be back home....http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=115344Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:07:00 Z It's hard to believe we are getting to that time of year, the weather changing, kids in school start getting sick, people looking forward to turkey, dressing and cranberry sauce. Yum, that sounds good. We all have many memories of special times...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=115262Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:01:00 Z Why does a good God allow bad things to happen to good people? Why does God allow evil? Why doesn’t God end all evil?   Often when we ask these questions we want an emotional response--it's not our mind that needs an answer; it's our...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=115147Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:16:00 Z By now, I know it is not news to you, but the co-founder of Apple Computers passed away Wednesday. Steve Jobs was not without his faults, but he was one of the most innovative leaders in our world. Perhaps no one has impacted our culture like he...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=115090Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:46:00 Z We start a new series this coming Sunday called FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). You "designed" this three part series with some incredible questions. It is going to be way outside of my normal teaching comfort zone, but I am really looking forward...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=115001Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:45:00 Z The Amazing Stories series has been absolutely amazing! We have heard the story of Noah and of Naaman, both of whom displayed incredible levels of obedience. We also learned that right in the middle of the word obedience is the definition of the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=114875Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:53:00 Z First, Married Life Live went off incredibly well Saturday night. If you missed it, you missed a great night as we experienced something amazing by looking at the Tango. Thanks to Wayne and Kim, Tommy and Rhonda, and Cyndee and Ryan we learned some...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=114805Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:18:00 Z It is hard to believe 10 years have passed since that tragic day we know as September 11, 2001. I remember being glued to the TV and hearing all the comments that were going on during that day and for days after. At times I wish we could go back to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=114715Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:12:00 Z Wow, college game day has begun the single digit count down. Anybody excited about that? It's hard to believe we are in full swing of the fall. Before we know it, we will be in Thanksgiving and Christmas and then a New Year. The older I get the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=114527Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:39:00 Z Discipline. That word always seems to rub me the wrong way. When I think of it, I think of getting a beating. Now I need to set the record straight: I did not get a lot of them, but I am sure I deserved the ones I got. I think many times this is the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=114332Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:26:00 Z Our new series Game Plan went off without a hitch. I am so sorry for many people who missed the incredible morning. The band did an incredible job and Coach Shramek of Germantown High School did an unbelievable job. We introduced the initial part...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=114285Wed, 17 Aug 2011 02:41:00 Z I am so PUMPED! I can hardly wait til Sunday. It is going to be amazing. We start the new series called Game Plan . I want you to do something for me and with me. I want you to wear your FAVORITE team jersey. It may be your high school, college...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=114208Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:49:00 Z It's incredibly hard to believe that summer is almost over. School has started for some and for others it will start this week. Where has summer gone? Man, we have had an amazing summer at LifeBridge Church. Record crowds, incredible mission trips,...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=114188Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:39:00 Z Let me say from the start, I love this place and I love you! You are kind, generous, and always sacrificial. I love that about people at LifeBridge Church. Every time we come to you with something, you listen and do it. For example, we have asked...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=114083Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:12:00 Z I don't know about you, but when we live in a world where the media, family and friends all seem to be talking about negative things, sometimes I need to see and hear some of the good things in life. I believe God desires for us to seek the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=113878Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:11:00 Z Summer is almost gone. It's hard to believe that I am mouthing those words. It seems the older I get the quicker time flies. My dad always said those words, but as a kid they made no sense. Now I know what he was talking about! I wanted to make...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=113851Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:43:00 Z If you missed this past Sunday, I am so sorry. Probably the best service we have ever experienced. Amplify (our 6th-12th grade) led us in an incredible service. I am so proud of them and want them to continue to lead the way in our times of worship....http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=113830Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:08:00 Z Wow, the first year I don't get to go to Big Stuf. It was a tough morning to watch the bus pull away and realize I would NOT be a part of this year's trip. I was booted off and told Senior Pastors were NOT allowed to attend this year. Just joking!...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=113776Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:56:00 Z FREEDOM I don't know what images that word brings up in your mind. For some of you it is a family member who serves our country in the military. For others it means law enforcement and people who do the daily things to protect and look after us....http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=113753Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:36:00 Z I hope you're making plans to be with us this Friday night (June 24) for what will be a great family gathering. We have a bit of a twist this time. For the meal, Burgers and Blues is providing the meat and buns and tomato, lettuce and stuff....http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=113660Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:30:00 Z This past weekend was a very special time for me. Thanks for helping me honor my earthly father. He has walked with God for 78 years and been an incredible example to me. I was so proud of him and all he had to say this past Sunday. He is such a...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=113625Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:17:00 Z Wow, it has been a busy month--in just the first two weeks of June! First, I want to thank Woody and Glenn for covering for me the last two weeks while I was in and returning from Haiti. I'm so grateful that God has blessed LifeBridge with great...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=113573Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:04:00 Z Ann Roberts Flip Flops (size 9) Shirts (1X) Shorts (XL or 1X) Tank Tops (2X – she likes them big) Dress Shirts (1X) *she has enough dress pants* Socks (no show kind) Robe and PJs (2X) Sheets – Queen Bible Large Towels...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112792Sat, 14 May 2011 23:35:00 Z Here are some updates on the families we are helping from Smithville. Please read the previous update for sizes, etc. of the other family members. Roberts family They have found a house in Amory to purchase.  The mom isn't sure exactly...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112779Thu, 12 May 2011 16:44:00 Z Many people have asked how to help people in Smithville whose houses were destroyed by the recent tornadoes. We've decided to focus on two families--the Roberts family and the West family--and help them specifically. Both families have girls who are...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112748Mon, 09 May 2011 12:29:00 Z This Sunday, our culture will celebrate someone very special. This someone does a lot for her family. This person does a lot for her community. This person does a lot for the world. So today, I want to take time to honor this person. Hopefully...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112715Wed, 04 May 2011 14:49:00 Z Wow, the Sunday we call Easter has come and gone, but hopefully we all know that Easter is the great story that continues. Unlike all other faiths, Easter can and should be celebrated everyday. Jesus is alive and at work all the time. The Bible says...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112654Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:06:00 Z We are in what many people refer to as Holy Week--the days prior to Christ's crucifixion, death, and resurrection. It is a special time, but so many times we reflect on the sadness and tragedy. Yes it was all that, but only if we stop at Friday, the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112582Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:50:00 Z Just wanted to make you aware of a few things. Our next night of worship is on Friday, April 23 at 7:00 pm.  This is Good Friday. If you have not attended one of these, you have missed an incredible time. It is a chance to sing more songs,...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112557Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:25:00 Z Every week I have the privilege of hearing some amazing life change stories--stories that people tell me about this place we have come to love and know as LifeBridge Church. Too often we take for granted what an awesome place this is, and what an...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112536Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:58:00 Z It's been a great week. Last week we took 14 folks to a conference in Atlanta that was incredible. God moved in people's heart in amazing ways. This past Sunday we saw three more folks give their life to Christ. This never gets old. We have an...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112469Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:25:00 Z I never want to come across as someone who is arrogant or thinks they have the corner on the market with God. But the last few weeks at LifeBridge have been simply amazing. Let me explain. Over a week ago we baptized seven people. Yes you heard...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112377Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:43:00 Z We say all the time that church is NOT a building, but the people. That continues to hold true today at LifeBridge. Back in January we started a project that honestly I felt would take a long time to complete. God is blowing my mind through the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112300Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:08:00 Z Wow, The Blessed Life series really saw a ton of people making incredible decisions. I have talked with many folks who are wanting to serve God with their tools, talents, and treasures. It is amazing to see what God can do with a life that is...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112237Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:40:00 Z Each week throughout The Blessed Life series we’ve been reminded of Jesus’ words, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). And this past week we read Jesus’ words that He gave us an example to follow (serving others) and that we...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112218Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:54:00 Z We continue to have some great things happening in the next few days and weeks that you don't want to miss!  1) This Friday evening (March 4) we have our second Night of Worship. We will have incredible worship and a celebration of communion...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=112156Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:08:00 Z Wow, it's been too long since the last blog! The month of February has come and gone. March is here, which includes Night of Worship (March 4), Daylight Saving Time (March 12/13), and Spring Break (March 14-18). Then Easter will be here before we...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111914Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:33:00 Z There's always the potential of us seeing someone at LifeBridge we don't like for some reason (because they hurt us; they divorced us or someone we love; they cheated us; they got the promotion we deserved; etc.). On any given Sunday the person we...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111776Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:55:00 Z Wow, it's so hard to believe we are In our second month of this new year. Things are going strong. If you missed the Night of Worship this past Sunday, all I can say is it was your loss. It was an incredible night. Thanks Davis and worship team for...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111666Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:01:00 Z We are off to an incredible week. We have a number of "firsts" happening this week: 1) We began our first Starting Point group this past Sunday. Starting Point is a great beginning class to understand more about the Bible and the journey of...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111621Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:48:00 Z Wow, we are off and running with the No Ordinary Family series. If you weren't with us this past Sunday, please go online and listen or download the message. Or you can click here to sign up for our free podcast through iTunes .  I want...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111509Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:20:00 Z Wow, it's hard to believe that we are already full swing into the new year. Here are some exciting things God has in store for His church called LifeBridge for the start of this year. If you want more information on any of these events, please...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111441Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:41:00 Z Wow, it's hard to believe 2010 has come and gone and we are starring at 2011. Many of us are already thinking about 2011 and that is a great thing, but just for a blog I want to remind you of some incredible things that happened this past year. ...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111397Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:09:00 Z Some of you have invested and invited your family and friends to our Christmas Eve services. Because of your faithfulness our 4:30 service is completely sold out . We do not have any more space available. Please consider getting tickets for the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111291Wed, 15 Dec 2010 03:21:00 Z Today's post will be brief. I just want to make sure you have some very important dates on your calendar. More information will be coming later.  This Sunday, December 12, we begin a new teaching series called “ Christmas Upside Down .”...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111262Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:31:00 Z There are few times in life that I am left without much to say. Yesterday was one of those days. I am not going to rehash the day, but I do want to say thank you to the worship team, sound team, and media team for all you did to make it such an...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111242Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:01:00 Z Wow, it's hard to believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone. Now we move into the Christmas season. This time of year is always a fun time for many, but can be a very stressful time for others. Every year we have had a Christmas Eve service...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111196Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:12:00 Z I gotta tell you how much I look forward to coming to work on Mondays after awesome Sundays. If you missed yesterday, I am sorry. You can listen online, but you won’t get the same effect. It was so awesome to hear from both of our church planting...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111082Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:07:00 Z I am overwhelmed at all God is doing through you LifeBridge. You are amazing people. We are going to meet our goal of 750 cans of green beans, and I believe we are going to fill more shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child than we have ever done...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=111017Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:58:00 Z If you are a lady, you need to take note of this. It does NOT matter whether you are married, single, old or young. You need to be at the Ladies' Night this Saturday at 6:30pm. It will be at the LifeBridge building. Our desire to to help ladies...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110983Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:31:00 Z I wanted to continue to encourage you to get involved in our online giving. I had set a goal for us to get 25 people connected to this service. I know there are all kinds of concerns and issues about online giving. I truly believe this is as...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110975Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:34:00 Z We made it back from Haiti safe and sound. We saw God use this team in a powerful way. We were scheduled to stay in Camp Coq three days and run the clinic. We got word on the second day that the Haitian border might close and we needed to get...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110884Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:58:00 Z We have a BIG weekend coming up on Nov. 6-7.     On Saturday morning (Nov. 6) , we will be doing landscaping work around the building. We will be planting shrubs and working to beautify the grounds outside the building. We...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110865Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:34:00 Z There is a ton of news going around this week, so we wanted to update you with an edition of "Tuesday Times."    As you read from the blog yesterday, the team has been in Camp Coq for a few days now.  It took them longer to get...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110835Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:20:00 Z The Haiti team has been in Camp Coq for a couple of days now. It took much longer for them to get here than they expected but everyone is OK! Please pray for the continued health and safety of the team during the rest of this week. They are...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110816Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:00:00 Z We had a great time this past Sunday at Pastor Q and A. We had some great questions asked and wanted to follow up about a few of the questions, but NOT today. We have a few other things I want to announce.   On November 6 we are...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110785Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:25:00 Z I know what you're thinking...Why are you talking about Thanksgiving? It's only October! Yeah, yeah, I know! But we were just informed about a project that we would like to make happen. I would love for our church to give generously to an...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110736Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:11:00 Z This past weekend we had an amazing Sunday in our Guardrails series. We talked about guardrails in our financial life. It was extremely powerful and the comments have been overwhelming. With that being said, I want to make you aware of something...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110711Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:02:00 ZYesterday you may have read my comments about transitions or new things. Well, yesterday we also unveiled something brand new. Over the years we have had a number of people ask us about this--would we ever have it available. Well, the day has finally...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110669Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:16:00 ZMan, it has been forever since I have written anything. I feel like we are finally getting into some type of groove around the new building. Man, it is awesome. So wonderful to have a place to call home. We have seen some amazing things happen this...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110653Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:07:00 ZSo hard to believe that we have been in our new building for a month. Grand Opening came and went and we saw 9 people get baptized and 6 people receive Christ's forgiveness for their sins. Amazing! We are seeing new people coming every week. In fact...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110370Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:33:00 ZI don't know if you have been to the new building or not, but it is NICE. We had our first official staff meeting in it yesterday and it was awesome. We spent a great deal of time making sure that we do NOT have "MIssional Drift." (In a later post...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110272Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:13:00 ZI am blown away. Yesterday I read a tweet from our worship/youth guy:) that said, "I love my church." Man, no truer words could be said today for me. I woke up this morning with that exact thought on my mind. Here's why. We moved into a new...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110260Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:34:00 ZWe had an amazing Volunteer Celebration last night in the new building. It was such an energy filled night with all of you. We had a great turnout. As we prepare for this first Sunday, there are a few things I want to ask you to help us with. ...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110247Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:00:00 ZHey Volunteers! If you serve in LifeBridge in any capacity (setup/teardown, teaching, band, landscaping, office, greeter, small group leader, etc.), then you better be with us tonight at the celebration for YOU. It is going to be a history making...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110238Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:27:00 ZIt is hard to believe we have done our last load in and load out at Madison Station Elementary. It has been an amazing journey thus far. If you missed the service yesterday, you missed an awesome time. The topic was tough, but we had fun recognizing...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110219Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:39:00 ZWow, what an incredible Sunday we experienced this past weekend. Bar Room Brawl I is in the books. If you missed it, please go online and listen to it. We have finally received the okay to start moving into our new offices. Starting today we...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110173Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:28:00 ZWow, yesterday was an amazing day. Getting to see four individuals follow Christ in baptism, truly amazing. This never gets old to me and I hope it doesn't for you as well. If it bothers you, then you may need to check and see what is going on inside...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110113Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:53:00 ZWow, I have heard today from a number of folks and have seen a few facebook updates about what a great job Glenn did closing out the Family Reunion series with the Volcano. I love being in a church where God has so many incredible communicators. It...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110061Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:56:00 Z Wow, time is flying by. In some ways it only seems like yesterday we started LifeBridge Church, but in other ways it seems like it has been forever. No matter the feeling, it has been an incredible journey. God gets all the glory for this...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=110038Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:10:00 ZWow, just the mentioning of the word "CHANGE" may send chills up and down some people's spine. But for others it may be a welcomed relief. We all respond differently to change. One of the things I believe is fair to say about LifeBridge is that we...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109961Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:07:00 Z Today's blog will short and sweet, because we need you to respond.   1) Our Canton mission partner needs our help with a project they are doing. BUT, we have to have everything collected by this Sunday morning! They are doing a back to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109906Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:21:00 ZWow, if you missed church this morning, you missed an incredible day. Davis and the Amplify team who went to BigStuf Student camp led us in worship. It was strong and made me so proud. We have some amazing students and leaders. I am so proud to be a...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109874Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:08:00 ZWe have had an amazing three full days of fun and hanging together. Last night and this morning we heard Duffy Robbins share. He did an amazing job. We are gearing up for a final full day of worship. After our morning service we left and went to an...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109858Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:48:00 ZMan, I am so proud of Davis, our student volunteers, and students. As the leader of this church, I love what God is doing through Amplify. We have the best youth Pastor, volunteers, and students anyone could ever want. I truly believe that with ALL...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109844Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:39:00 Z Is it really Tuesday already?  Wow...The past 36 hours have flown past, so I guess the saying is true that "Time flies when you're having fun"!    We arrived in Panama City Beach yesterday afternoon and had a great afternoon of...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109834Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:44:00 ZWow, Derick did another amazing job this week closing out Killer as he talked about the freedom we can experience from sin. If you have not heard it, please go to the homepage of our website and listen to his talk. If you were NOT present Sunday,...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109684Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:39:00 ZYou have heard the old adage that "change is tough." We all get too comfortable in our lives and every now and then we need to shake things up to bring life. Well, this change I am about to mention was NOT one I saw coming, but after the fact, I...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109637Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:46:00 ZWow, this week has gotten away. I don't know if I have said this or not recently, but I love LifeBridge. The thing I love the most about it is the people that make up LifeBridge. You all are such gifted and talented men, women and students. It is...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109535Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:43:00 Z I wanted to give you an update on our Haiti team and mention a youth event that's about to happen. The Haiti mission team has done well these last few days. They have been able to get lights and fans installed and working. The...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109522Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:24:00 ZOur series EPIC has lived up to its name. In its original meaning, Epic meant "story", but in more modern times it has come to be known as "extraordinary." As we have seen the last two weeks, God has given two powerful examples of "extraordinary...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109447Mon, 24 May 2010 14:06:00 ZWhat an incredible Sunday. We started a new series called EPIC. We looked at the E in EPIC which stands for Encounter . Yesterday we heard from a guy in our church named Hamad Husainy. Actually his real name is Mohammed Husainy. Yes, you heard it...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109394Mon, 17 May 2010 13:24:00 ZHave I said thanks recently to all of you for the incredible privilege of being your leader? Every day I realize how fortunate I am to be a part of your lives. So many of you make my life richer because of your investment into my life. Thanks for all...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109365Tue, 11 May 2010 19:52:00 ZThis post is going to probably be all over the place. I have so much to say, but will try to make sense of everything. Yesterday was an amazing day. It was incredible to see two couples get baptized that many of you have invested in for a...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109349Mon, 10 May 2010 13:37:00 Z Last night was day two of chemotherapy. Susana is doing well. Her white blood counts are low so they are giving her a transfusion. Sometimes the reality hits me. These are not terms that I wanted to learn so soon. Or ever. I’d rather speak in...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109244Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:47:00 Z Please Continue to pray and write notes of encouragement to this precious family.   Today has been a hard day.  The reality just sets in more and more that our little girl has cancer.  Sometimes, it just hits me out of nowhere...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109241Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:53:00 Z Well,  not really an update on Susana's condition.  She pretty much remains the same and hasn't had any further tests done.  One positive report back was that the doctors did not see any results that would show concern about the tumors putting...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109235Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:58:00 ZHey Friends, I know many of you may not know Cody and Maria and their daughters Isabela and Susana, but I would love to flood their hospital with tons of encouraging cards. Would you stop for 5 minutes and write one of them a card of encouragement...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109226Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:01:00 ZFriends, in the last twenty four hours our friends Cody and Maria have experienced some very difficult news. We need you to continue to pray for this precious Missionary family that we have come to love. I am going to post the latest two emails I...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109225Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:47:00 ZLifeBridge Church has been so blessed to know and support Cody and Maria and their family as they serve in Haiti. In fact, the most recent team returned from serving alongside them. They have had a very serious matter come up in the family life that...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109201Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:28:00 ZI wanted to take a minute to recognize many awesome heroes that made Sunday (Easter Sunday) so incredible. The band was amazing and those who worked in Nursery, Preschool and Xtreme gave it all. We had record attendance in all those areas. Because of...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109140Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:11:00 Z We finished our work for today. The building is really coming together--all the block was finished, the posts were poured, and even the scratch coat of mortar finished on the inside in one or two of the rooms. When it's finished it will have a...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109121Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:46:00 Z Before we started working this morning, we gave away several soccer balls, kites, candy, hats, and other stuff to kids in the area. The soccer balls were an instant attention getter, and the kicking, heading, and other soccer moves soon began in the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109105Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:54:00 Z We worked on the house again today. Our primary help was once again as the bucket brigade--moving buckets of concrete (which was mixed by hand by some Haitian men with strong backs) from the mixing spot to the workers doing the skilled block laying....http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109091Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:28:00 Z After leaving Jackson at 6:00am on Easter, we arrived in Jacmel, Haiti about 6:00 that evening. The trip included a 3 hour drive from Port au Prince around mountainous roads (which was about like riding a roller coaster again and again!).  ...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109069Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:52:00 ZWow, Easter Sunday at LifeBridge was amazing. The two services worked perfectly and we saw some of the largest crowds we have ever experienced. Have I told you all how much I love this place? You invited family, friends and neighbors to come to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109062Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:57:00 Z Wow, what an amazing week. We had two incredible services Sunday. I hope you will get plugged into one of our two services--at 9:00 or 10:30. I also hope that you will continue to invite your family and friends. (And remember that we only have...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=109016Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:33:00 Z Friends,   We are excited to announce that this coming Sunday, March 28 we will begin our second worship service. Many of you may have already heard about this so we hope this is just a reminder. We are so excited...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108985Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:54:00 ZThis series has stirred a ton of comments. It has been fun to see comments on Facebook and Twitter about this series. It has been a strong series. Oh, you may also notice that after three or four weeks I am posting a blog. Sorry, I have had tons to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108934Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:36:00 ZWow, what amazing past two weeks we have had in the CRAZY series. Week one we saw God's Crazy Love for us, His created. We also saw on that day eight people make a decision to become followers of Jesus Christ. This past weekend we talked about God's...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108387Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:19:00 ZI know this may seem redundant, but I cannot say it enough, particularly after this weekend. I LOVE LifeBridge and the people who make up LifeBridge. I promise you this, we have the greatest VOLUNTEERS on the planet, bar none. Now, I will also be...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108349Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:41:00 Z I have struggled all week as I have watched the reports on Haiti and all the aftershocks. I have never questioned God nor dared to try to explain it all away. The one thing I have wrestled with is wanting to do something NOW! We live in a microwave...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108205Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:46:00 ZThe news continues from Haiti and we need to be concerned and pray for them. For a moment though I want to make you aware of something great we have coming up. On Saturday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. we will have our next Married Life Live. We...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108187Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:26:00 ZMany times in tragedies like this we have a hard time focusing on how to pray. Today, I want to give you a few specific things to pray about related to Haiti. 1) I have just heard that a 6.1 aftershock has hit Haiti. Please pray that these...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108178Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:41:00 Z I wanted to take this time to answer a few questions. I have had a number of people who were not able to be at LifeBridge this past Sunday. The question was, "I want to give, can I still do that?" The answer yes! If you would, please write in the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108152Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:52:00 ZWow, we had an amazing day yesterday at LifeBridge. In our time together we talked about our "Simple Response." What is God calling us to do in light of our partnership with Haiti through our partners and missionaries? We said God has called us to do...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108144Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:25:00 ZI read this blog from a missionary friend that our church supports. He is on the ground in Jacmel, a town on the southern Haitian coast that was also terribly affected by the quake. The words of a friend of his are powerful. I wish we would listen to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108127Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:31:00 Z As the minutes tick by we become anxious and wanting to do something to help the masses of the country we have come to know and love--Haiti. If you have seen any news in the last 24 hours you have seen horrific pictures of rubble, human bodies lying...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108123Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:33:00 Z A recent update. One of our pastor friends in Homestead has NOT been able to contact any of his family in Port au Prince.   Please pray right now for Pastor Reginald Joseph and his family. Philip Thurman http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108104Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:17:00 Z Cody and Maria Whittaker serve as missionaries in Haiti. Click on the link below to go to their blog, in which they describe their experience with the quake.   http://www.howcantheyhear.org/ http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108099Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:52:00 Z Have I told you all lately that I love this place, therefore I love you all? I have been amazed at the texts, emails and calls I have received from you about what we can do about Haiti. Man, I love a church that is serious about doing, NOT just...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108090Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:37:00 ZOkay, it is no secret who I pulled for last night. If it is, then I will tell you. I did my Master's work in Texas. My first son was born there and is a huge Longhorn fan. His room is painted burnt orange and white. I know some of you are ready to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=108046Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:28:00 ZAmazing. 2009 has come and gone. Here we are staring down the barrel of 2010. Time is flying by the older I get. I want to mention some highlights of the last year and mention some of the exciting things to come. 2009 * We saw a...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107997Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:36:00 ZWow, Christmas is right around the corner. Hard to believe. I have been silent here on the blog the last few weeks. Taking some time off and will do so after this. Just wanted to remind everyone about two things. 1) Christmas Eve service is...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107870Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:40:00 ZJust the title alone makes me want to run, SUFFERING! That's not a word we like to hear very much in American Christiandom. We think that many times becoming a follower of Christ in America means I have what I need and now everything else is suppose...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107764Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:45:00 ZWow, how this year is flying by. Can you believe December is a day away. The chaos of Christmas will start kicking in. Some of have NOT even thought about your list yet, in fact some of you won't think about it until the day before. Others of you...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107735Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:48:00 Z http://twitpic.com/pdvy7   http://twitpic.com/pdo3d   http://twitpic.com/pdm33   http://twitpic.com/pdliq   http://twitpic.com/pcx06   http://twitpic.com/pcwkg   ...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107535Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:01:00 ZHope this Friday finds you doing well. Today is an incredible day. Did you realize it was Friday the 13th? Yep. For many this may be a spooky weird day, but for us at LifeBridge, it is an awesome day. Just went out to our property to get some...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107528Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:30:00 ZI know I am a day late and many dollars short, but I am intentional about this. Yesterday our nation celebrated "Veterans Day." It was an incredible day of remembering some of our heroes. In fact as I read throughout the day yesterday on Facebook,...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107523Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:30:00 ZWOW! Stories continue to come out of the Haiti team. First, thanks so much for your prayers for the team and their families. Everyone made it back. Two of the seven are not feeling really well right now. Please lift up Christina and Rhonda for...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107512Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:44:00 ZOur Haiti team is doing amazing things. First, thanks so much for all your prayers for Chris, Christina, Rhonda, John, Kim, Teresa, and Cindy. Please continue to pray for them as they will be traveling back Friday and Saturday. So far I believe they...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107455Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:23:00 ZI received word today that the team is working hard and knocking things out. By Wednesday they will have a complete new tin roof on the church and school in Camp Coq. They also will be handing out the rest of the clothes to people who need them. They...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107443Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:46:00 ZWow, don't we live in an amazing day of technology. Our team in Haiti has been able to talk with family members at home. I can remember the day when everything had to be done by mail and would take weeks to get a response. This week I will give...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107418Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:32:02 ZAs I am writing this blog we have a team in Charlotte, NC catching a connecting flight to Miami and then ultimately on into Haiti. They are headed down there to work in a town called Camp Coq where they will be putting a roof on a church and school....http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107416Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:36:36 ZToday's blog is going to be a bit of a boastful one. Not boastful nor bragging on us, although it may sound that way, but instead a bragging about how incredible our God is to us. I am constantly blown away by His people who are called LifeBridge...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107383Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:54:37 ZI don't know how many of you get the Clarion Ledger, but this morning there was an article that I don't know how to feel about it. * Should I be embarrassed that we will be associated with this kind of stuff? * Should I be supporting...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107296Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:34:15 ZI am probably like many of you, I really dislike many meetings. I am always wanting to see progress and forward movement. I know meetings help us plan, organize and delegate how to move forward, and we must have effective meetings. In these meetings...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107197Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:30:23 ZAs many of you know, I have been down on my back the last three weeks. I am finally getting some help today. I have heard a number of different comments from people that have made me think. I want to share some of them and then a few things that God...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107157Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:27:50 ZWell, we started a new series this week that I think is very relevant. Relevant for me. While I studied and prepared the notes, I was NOT able to teach it again this week. On Saturday night I had to make the call to Greg to cover for me again. I...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107143Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:36:26 ZAs I stated yesterday, the UFC was a massive series. For some reason, many of our single friends told me they would NOT be here for this series but be back after it is over. I must say that that really saddened me. The tools we teach every week are...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107072Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:38:46 ZI say this all the time, and I truly mean it. I am blown away that God allows me to be a part of what I believe is the greatest church in the world. I marvel at all that happens and goes on week to week. Today I got to spend some time bragging on...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=107042Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:20:35 ZI once heard Ed Young Jr. teach on lust and the title he used for one of his talks was called "Leaving Lust Vegas." While that was NOT our title, I liked the phrase and used it a few times yesterday as we dealt with this topic. Isn't it...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106996Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:05:54 Z 1. What is the dress code? Whatever you want to wear. I will be in what I wear all the time, jeans and a shirt. Relaxed is the KEY.   2. What about my kids? You need to find your own childcare. Saturday night we will have a...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106989Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:59:01 Z I have NO clue whet the title means...just made up something. As I write today, my ADD is going to kick in again so I'm probably just going to give you some bullet points. Just feeling like that today.   * August has been an amazing...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106970Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:57:53 ZAs a follower of Christ, we have something at our disposal that is truly powerful. But the truth be known, very few of us use it. Well, today and this week I want to call on you to PRAY (Talk to God) about some very specific things. This post is...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106945Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:41:12 ZWow, great article in the Clarion Ledger (Aug. 22) on our UFC series. Click here to check it out! Philip Thurman http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106934Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:52:03 ZI am so blown away that God allows me to be a part of LifeBridge Church. It truly is a remarkable church doing some amazing things. There are many things that make it awesome. Tonight I want to just tell you some of the awesome people who make...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106922Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:28:10 ZIf you missed LifeBridge yesterday, you missed possibly one of the most awesome Sundays. We kicked off our UFC series. Go listen to it online NOW! Today's post will be brief and hopefully informative. * We need your help this weekend....http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106912Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:32:25 ZYesterday was a crazy Sunday. How do I know? Well I spent some time with some dear friends yesterday afternoon who had family and friends staying with them who came to church. These family and friends were self proclaimed "Not going to church" type...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106883Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:31:56 Z Our recent trip to Haiti was quite an experience. When I told people I was going, there were responses like "please be careful" followed by, "You know, people have been kidnapped and killed over there." I was aware of what our government said about...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106873Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:09:50 ZWe start a new series in about a week called UFC or Ultimate Fight Club. This series has the potential to change the way some of us look at marriage and relationships. When we think about marriage or relationships we don't think of the Ultimate Fight...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106856Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:08:08 Z This past week has been an awesome week in many ways. We had the Amplify team back from BigStuf Camp. Hopefully the Haiti team will be home safely on Monday with an incredible report. We have been all over the place this summer, but hopefully we...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106842Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:23:06 ZWow! We arrived here safe and sound and have had an amazing 21/2 days. I will give you some minor updates of all that we have been doing. First, we have the best young people on the planet. They are all getting along and spending time incorporating...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106816Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:17:02 Z I wanted to take this time to talk about all that we have going on. It has been an amazing July. We have heard many incredible comments about the four stories that were shared this past month. I know you all know this, but speaking in front of...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106793Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:27:32 Z We are currently being blown away by a series called Transformer. This series is all built around God working in our lives and changing us from the inside out. The culture around us says change the outside and get all you want and than at some point...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106777Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:18:47 ZWeekends like the fourth of July are truly incredible weekends. In fact, for me, they are extremely emotional times. I don't know if it is because I am getting older or because I realize how great of a life I have here in the USA. Let me explain. ...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106651Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:24:50 ZMan, I have waited too long to blog. To be honest, I am NOT a writer and therefore blogging is not something that I enjoy doing. I'm a talker, not a writer. But I do need to periodically force myself out of the box and do something that I don't like....http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106643Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:11:57 Z At times my self diagnosed ADD kicks in and I have to post just a bunch of random thoughts. So I will attempt to keep a theme, but NO promises. 1) Today we talked about a radical teaching of Jesus. To love your enemy. To come to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106482Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:19:58 ZWOW! What a weekend and what a day @ LifeBridge Church. If you missed this morning, you really missed a seamless day. Someone from inside described it this way. SO totally agree. I gotta tell you, there is NO greater place to serve than at this...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106434Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:06:00 Z Today is going to be an unbelievable day. We have our Second Annual Amplify Mania. You ask, what is Amplify Mania? Glad you asked. It is a blowout party on the last day of school at the Dodds 120 acre ranch. It is a time for kids in 6th-12th grade...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106335Wed, 20 May 2009 14:53:07 Z It is always amazing to me when we put a challenge out to people how they will respond. Sometimes they will respond and do NOTHING. Sometimes they will step up and blow your socks off. no sooner than I finished I had a voice mail from a friend that...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106321Mon, 18 May 2009 15:55:37 Z This past Sunday I talked about the power that we as followers of Jesus Christ have in our relationship with Jesus. God's Holy Spirit is implanted into our hearts and helps us know right from wrong, good from evil. Sometimes His Holy Spirit directs...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106166Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:56:39 Z This past Sunday we saw something amazing happen. On the recommendation of the Building team, finance team and Advisory team, we voted to move forward to receive blueprint plans for the First building in our history. All the Partners that were...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106098Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:51:50 ZOkay, I admit it, I am a wuss. I wanted to update my status after all that happened yesterday. At the end of my teaching time I felt extremely hot and clammy. After I prayed I was trying to get back to my seat when I bumped into a music stand. It...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106080Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:52:17 ZI will make this one brief. If you are NOT a partner yet, you need to get on board ASAP. You can do it through our website today. What are you waiting on? If you can do it before Sunday, you can be a part of this MOST important meeting about our...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106058Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:43:52 ZWow, this past week has been an unbelievable week. In the midst of difficult circumstances the body of Christ through LifeBridge has been amazing. From the moment the word broke about all that was taking place in the Thomas' life, people started...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106028Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:45:03 ZHe was hard for me to get to know. I realize some of it was just his personality--like me he was a private person who didn't "reveal" himself easily to others. But thinking back, I wonder if some of it was because of his experience in previous...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106016Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:18:14 ZMany of you have heard the difficult news that LifeBridge Church has lost one of its co-worship Pastors on Thursday afternoon of a massive heart attack.Dr.  Craig Thomas was an amazing man that love God with everything. Craig was the rocker on stage...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=106015Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:48:37 ZI am almost hesitant to type out this blog this morning for fear that some of you will take this the wrong way. Oh well, I guess we will all get over it. The last two weeks have been real refreshing times for me. I have had the last two weeks off...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=105958Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:52:03 ZI'm NOT one of those guys who enjoys walking around saying "God said this or God said that" to people. However, I do believe God speaks all the time through His Bible, other followers of Jesus Christ and even some experiences. But even then I am...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=105952Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:04:32 ZI don't know why I titled this blog this title, but anyway. I am going to tell you about two things. One is really an exciting announcement that will be going out to the partners Sunday night or Monday morning. SO if you are not a partner, you will...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=105930Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:27:42 ZI will never forget a counseling session I was once in with a couple who had been married just a few months. It was obvious they were having some significant issues going on. Very quickly I knew this was getting ready to be way over my head....http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=105919Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:51:59 ZWow, this past series has kicked my tail. If you have not listened to it, go to http://www.mylifebridge.com and then click on the media tab. I hope it challenges you as much as it did me in preparing it. Some after thoughts I wanted to share with...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=105893Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:58:03 ZSunday was a Whole Notta Level (WNL). Man, what a powerful weekend. Just going to touch base on a few things that took place today. I could tell it was a very unnerving day for many people. * Church opened with a coffin on the screen and funeral...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=105816Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:09:11 ZThis month we have been spending time talking about the difference between a "Christian" and a "Christ Follower." We have said some really tough things and maybe some of you have been offended by it. My only comment would be, ask God why it offends...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=105791Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:30:09 ZWhat a whirlwind of emotions today. We got through with Christian No More part II and felt God really challenged us. Loaded up and got out of the school. Had lunch with my family and then sat down to check on some twitters that I follow. Low and...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=105779Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:38:36 ZLast week I had the privilege of going to Atlanta to hear two of my most favorite leaders talk at Catalyst One Day. I like these guys NOT because of the size of their churches, or how popular they are, I just believe they are incredible thinkers and...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=105737Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:23:26 Z This is not just a jingle or slogan, I truly love LifeBridge and the people that make up LifeBridge. It is such a unique place. We are NOT perfect, but we are on an awesome journey called life. I love having incredible people in my life like this...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=1184Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:03:54 ZThis past Sunday night I was invited to attend a special ceremony for a friend at a church that he spent a good bit of time in. I had mixed emotions about going cause it has been a while since I have been to a "Real Church." I say this sarcastically...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=1156Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:11:05 Z We send out daily devotionals to all of the folks who want them. The devotionals usually tie into what we have been teaching on Sunday mornings. They have been really challenging, but in particular this mornings is really kicking my tail. See if you...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=1144Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:42:00 ZIt has been a while since I have posted anything. It kind of comes and goes. Writing is NOT one of my strong points, so I really struggle finding things to write about. I thought I would post some random things that are going on right now in my life...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=1136Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:05:48 ZDo those two words really go together when it pertains to leadership? Last night I was trying to go to sleep and as my self diagnosed ADD mind was trying to shut down, all I could think about was this phrase. Is it possible to be a leader and truly...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=1087Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:32:24 ZLeadership lesson number four that I am learning is one that is extremely hard for me a huge relational guy. I thrive and feed off of the energy of other people. Thus it also makes me a guy that needs a lot of encouragement. I always seem to feel...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=1077Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:32:47 ZWow, yesterday we had the largest Sunday we have ever had in February. For some of you, me mentioning that makes you mad! Why is that? Let me tell you why I mention that. I believe every person present represents a life that has changed, is changing...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=1067Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:15:34 ZAs I stated yesterday, the next few blogs are about leadership lessons I have learned or am learning. I am quick to say as well, that I am NO expert, nor am I any good. Just a student and always want to learn. This second installment is one that is...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=1047Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:38:17 ZIt is so true, time flies when your having fun. I tell my friends and family members that it is NOT fair that I get to go to work at a place and for a place that is so much fun. I love who I work for, and I love who I work with on a daily basis. We...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=1034Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:06:26 ZOkay, I know I am a slow reader, actually a slow comprehender. (is that a word?) I finished the book "Tribes" a week or so ago and it was really good. Friday I am speaking at a large companies Annual Meeting. Yea I know, how stupid are they:) Anyway,...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=1000Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:11:14 ZThere's one thing I wish I had done better in school, particularly in high school, well maybe college too, listen and really apply myself. I remember a lot of things about the scores of teams I played on, who I dated, stories that related to friends...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=978Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:14:08 ZHave you ever had one of those nights where you can't go to sleep? There are so many amazing things running through your head that your tired, but can't sleep. I'm having one of those nights. Fortunately tomorrow is a holiday, so hopefully I will get...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=972Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:10:42 ZI had to stop and share something that is blowing my mind. I mean we live in such a great day. I know what your thinking, not really. My job is terrible, my hours are being cut back, I can't get the next bigger, shinier, faster, newer smelling...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=957Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:44:52 ZWe woke up after a great nights rest to see that very few things were moving on the roads in Dhaka. Everything we had heard was true. No public nor private transportation was being allowed to travel on this day. We ate breakfast in our room and...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=944Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:55:37 ZFriday is my day off and I am trying to start strong with the new year and have an e-fast on my days off. So I am writing Friday's post tonight, Thursday. Well we woke up the 28th to eat breakfast. While eating breakfast our cook came out and...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=938Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:29:33 ZMan, this blogging about our Christmas trip has been fun. Thanks for reading my ramblings as well. The next two days had so much happen in them that I am going to blog about them individually. In case your catching this for the first time, my family...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=934Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:11:59 ZWe woke up Christmas morning in a very different setting and environment. Mom had snuck out the night before and set up a Christmas tree about 6 inches high with three presents around it for the kids. They woke up Christmas day ready to go and were...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=930Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:29:37 ZIn case you missed yesterdays blog, I am journaling highlights of our family Christmas Vacation to Bangladesh and Thailand. If you could care less...that's fine, stop reading and come back in a week or so. We woke up on the 23rd with what I assume...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=918Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:55:53 ZWOW! What an end to a great year and start to a New Year. I am really pumped about 2009. There are going to be some amazing things happening personally and also through LifeBridge. Well, I have been overwhelmed at how many folks wanted to know the...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=912Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:13:50 ZOkay, so maybe not forever, but for this year! Hard to believe 2008 is coming to an end and I get to become a year older soon. As I write today, I am filled with many thoughts, emotions and feelings, so on today's post, you will see my self diagnosed...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=867Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:51:03 ZPeriodically we do something around LifeBridge that seems to rock the boat a good bit and make people uncomfortable. It is often funny to me at who it is that gets uncomfortable. More time than NOT it is my friends who have grown up and been in...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=849Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:51:23 ZJust have a bunch of random thoughts this morning. I know what some of you are thinking. Random thoughts this morning, Philip, you have them all the time. Okay, I can't help that I am self diagnosed ADD. That's just the way that I am. Just wanted to...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=825Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:40:01 ZI know the word in the subject line item caught your eye. Your shocked a Pastor uses a word like that, but truth be known you would use that word in your private conversations with the guys or your girlfriends. Sorry, I just want to be real and share...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=812Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:37:59 ZWow! I have a ton of things in my mind that I want to write about, but I'll try to share just a few things going on or things that have already happened that might be of interest to you. Part two of Confessions of a Pastor went well. Really was...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=806Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:38:18 ZIt is 1:05 p.m. and I am sitting on my comfortable recliner watching some football game. One team has showed up to play and the other is having fun  watching the other team play. Honestly I don't care who wins, but bragging rights for the whole year...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=801Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:15:10 ZI have a ton to be thankful for, thought I would share just a small amount: 1)   My God - He rocks! 2)   My wife and her great cooking skills. She should open a restaurant...nah, I like being around her too much...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=799Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:47:09 ZHave you stopped to thank God for all that He has done for you? I mean, you say He hasn't done jack.....well stop and think about it. If you live in the USA He allowed you to live in the greatest country in the planet. (I know my international...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=791Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:21:03 ZThis weather stuff is crazy! Freezing one day and then the next day highs will be in the 80's. What's up with that? No wonder everyone stays sick around here for the winter. Thought I would put some random thoughts to start the week. 1) Tough...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=786Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:16:39 ZWhen I say toughest day ever, that is a bold statement. But I believe that it is completely true. I have had to do many tough things as a leader. You have to sit with your leadership team and talk about tough stuff. Sometimes you have to confront...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=780Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:41:33 ZHave you stopped to think about how good we really have it? I mean seriously. We have food at our disposal whenever we are hungry. When we run out of gas, we pull up to a gas station and get gas. We get thirsty we go to a sink and drink water. When...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=768Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:12:11 Z The word Amplify according to Dictionary.com means to make larger, greater or stronger. These are great words to explain this word. Many of you may not be aware but our Youth Ministry is called Amplify, and man that definition is true. The group is...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=750Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:30:26 ZI remember as a kid trying to help my family and more particularly my dad on how to use the computer. I remember painstakingly walking through details on how to do things like opening and writing in a word document. I would tell him how to forward...http://www.mylifebridge.com/default.aspx?p=64079&beid=726Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:55:23 Z