Top Shot

Rocket City Rednecks (Just saw it for the first time tonight.)

Spirit of the Wild Starring Ted Nugent

Each of the banners link to the show’s website.  Check them out and let me know what you think.

Here is a video to leave you with….

Just like I used to do with my uncle. Me and my cousin Lucas when fishing.  We had a blast!  Here are some photos of the day…

Here is a helpful tip… Freeze blueberries individually before bagging. That way to can pullout a few at a time.  If your lucky your spouse will make some of these.

Early in our relationship, Courtney began to describe a magical place.  Her eutopia.  If I (now we) didn’t live in Birmingham there would be only one place to live.  No doubt about it. She  loves Charleston, South Carolina. 

So about a month ago we decided to take a trip for her birthday.  Any ideas where we will be going?

{click here if you cannot see flash video}

If you had rather read the text version you can find it here.

Steven Covey and Pastor Chris have both used this example to talk about time management.

You can write it in the comment box if you want or not. All that matters is that you know what the important thing are in you life and make time for them.

My church has an annual men’s conference called Catalyst.  I’m going!  This year it is March 25-26.

A little bit about the conference from the website, “Friday night through Saturday will be packed full of incredible opportunities to build great relationships, as well as learn from the Scriptures and experience God through powerful times of worship. We are excited to have special guest speakers Pastor Keith Craft and Dr. Ted Roberts. Don’t miss out on amazing food and tons of fun as the men of Highlands gather for a life-changing weekend you will never forget! Catalyst Men’s Conference!

I’ll see you there http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/catalyst/

This is us on the beach Saturday morning.

Mom packed us a ton of stuff to cook for dinner. Sadly we were too busy eating to take pictures… but it was good food!

Sunday we woke up and went spear fishing… to say we shot a few would be an understatement.

Ok I only shot two… It was cold but fun.

What was your last weekend get away?

Last weekend dad and I cut a few trees that were blocking the road through the woods.

It was refreshing to be outside in 70° weather working with our hands.

(Secret: I have a scar on my leg from a chain saw.)

I love dad. He has always been a great example for me. He is the hardest worker I know.

Once again, I was the youngest person in the room.  My role was to serve cookies and coffee to the “grumpy old men.” A small group Billy Hornsby, my boss, is leading.

There were a few points that I really hope to never forget.

Billy’s Story

I have heard it so many times but every time I learn something new.

Today he said, “I knew that God would use me.”  He became an apprentice. For ten years he strived to live life honoring God.  He didn’t want to be anyone special. And he didn’t want to be on anyone’s band wagon.

Focus on Others

His hope was to live long enough to influence others.  I think he has more than accomplished that goal. Over 150 people have come to visit him in the last few weeks.  He has influence!

“You have the greatest joy when you live for others.” he told the Grumpy Old Men.  They all nodded in agreement.

Take Baby Steps

The other day he told Charlene, his wife, “We climbed a mountain. All we did was take baby steps our whole life and look at what God has done.”

“Little things, done deliberately at the right time, can make a big difference” -John Maxwell

Billy’s baby steps have led him to leading the church planting organization at which I am employed. I love hearing him talk about ARC.  “Leaders who are not super stars in their own eyes.”

How to Measures Wealth

How Billy measures wealth:

• Family
• Friends
• Staff (often the same as above.)
• Church

When I Die

The conversation often was thinking and talking about when “I” die…   It seems like people only think about that when they are old. Why?

“Here I am about to kick the bucket and I’m living the dream!” -Billy

At the end of the small group everyone gathered around Billy and prayed.

They came as Grumpy Old Men and left GRATEFUL!