I've got a hunch that some people think that the pastor has "arrived." You know, he's like a spiritual Clark Kent. Sure, he looks mild mannered but we all know that under the vanilla exterior there's a spiritual Man of Steel lurking on the inside.
A picture is worth a thousand words --- most of the time. This great picture of the church planting partners of Spanish River Church just doesn't do justice to the stories of God's work in and through these men and women.
If you want a living definition of skill you need to meet Danny MacAskill.
Danny rides bicycles. I know, I know! That doesn't sound very impressive. But just CLICK HERE to watch his video. When you do, you will understand why it has been viewed 25 million times. He's got skill! Look closely, the letters S-K-I-L-L are even embedded in his name.
The greatest victories are often those we win over self.
Robert Taft was an Ohio Senator from 1939 to 1953. Once, while delivering a speech in hostile territory, a heckler heaved a tomato hitting the senator on the chest. The tomato exploded, sending pieces of red shrapnel over Taft’s face, glasses, and hair.
