My top 10 of 2023:
#10. Non-ignorable conference in Denver with @CalvaryENG and @MarkHallock and then developing the concept of the Redemption Family of Churches.
Get-in prices for each Power 5 conference championship game (via @gametime):
SEC — $533
ACC — $88
Big 12 — $71
Big Ten — $58
Pac-12 — $42
The SEC Championship's get-in price is more than twice as much as the rest of the Power 5 conference title games combined.
When a church grows, it’s hard on relationships because people start losing:
1. Proximity
2. Preferences
3. Power
4. Prestige
Great people start feeling scared.
A pastor can’t be held hostage by it, but people need to know that he sees it and cares.
Love this! I remember when my oldest was 4 or 5 years old he would run down the sidewalk to the end of the street waving bye anytime I’d leave. Precious memories. Many times my boys come out as I’m already buckled and pulling out and ask for a hug, and I always try to oblige!
If you’re a dad and this video doesn’t get you in the feels, check your pulse
Reminder for all dads reading this, myself included:
Say yes more often
The dad in this video could have easily drove off, or said “Not now, I’m in a hurry”
Instead he chose to put off whatever he was doing and bond with his son
My guess is he’d say it was worth it
Little moments like this add up in our kids’ conscious and subconscious memories, and it’s always better to have more “yes” moments than “no” moments
We had such a wonderful time together at our 2023 Men's Conference! Thanks to @_JayAdkins for challenging us to do big things for God by being faithful in the small things! Can't wait 'til we're back together next year!
10 years ago, Bobby Wood and a few friends started praying about planting a church in Ogden, Utah. Now, @RedemptionUtah celebrated their 10 year anniversary with 7 baptisms and hundreds of people gathered together. God's faithfulness is on display through His people!