lateral all the way
Are you joking me?You've got to watch this.
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Monday, October 29, 2007
You've got to watch this.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
god on the tube
God is everywhere... church, music, restaurants, and TV. He is a part of every aspect of our lives if we choose to let Him in.This month in Thrive we have been walking through this truth in our series, God on the Tube. Looking at popular TV shows, we have been juxtaposing Scripture and culture to see the God-aspect and how Scripture can be illustrated.
It really has been a lot of fun. Week 1 was American Idol. Week 2 was heroes. Week 3 was 24, and next week is Deal or No Deal. Every week has been clear presentation of the Gospel.
We conclude next week with a big night full of Halloween costumes, give-a-ways, playing Deal or No Deal, and another opportunity for students to give their life to God.
We conclude next week with a big night full of Halloween costumes, give-a-ways, playing Deal or No Deal, and another opportunity for students to give their life to God.
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mysterious god
Serving God is the greatest decision I could have ever made with my life.
But I'm not going to lie... it's not always easy. I don't understand everything that goes on or see the big picture like God does.
Even though I don't understand, I still know God is at work in my life. Things may not be obvious all the time, but God isn't trying to confuse me or anyone else. Sometimes His methods are just not what I would expect. Maybe that's for a reason though. It's cause He is unpredictable and it keeps me looking for God in everything instead of one area or scenario. It keeps me drawing close to Him because I don't know everything.
Let's just say "I think God knows what He is doing." It may not be obvious for me right now, but in mysterious ways I see God at work. Random conversations, waking up in the middle of the night to hear God's voice, things I read, etc.
God is mysterious, but is faithful. He is mysterious, but consistent. He is mysterious, but in absolute control of my life.
But I'm not going to lie... it's not always easy. I don't understand everything that goes on or see the big picture like God does.
Even though I don't understand, I still know God is at work in my life. Things may not be obvious all the time, but God isn't trying to confuse me or anyone else. Sometimes His methods are just not what I would expect. Maybe that's for a reason though. It's cause He is unpredictable and it keeps me looking for God in everything instead of one area or scenario. It keeps me drawing close to Him because I don't know everything.
Let's just say "I think God knows what He is doing." It may not be obvious for me right now, but in mysterious ways I see God at work. Random conversations, waking up in the middle of the night to hear God's voice, things I read, etc.
God is mysterious, but is faithful. He is mysterious, but consistent. He is mysterious, but in absolute control of my life.
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posted by Seth Henderson at 2:37 PM
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Monday, October 22, 2007
student culture stats
- 74% of 10,000 high students surveyed nationwide had cheated on a test in the previous 12 months.
- A survey of 2000 teenagers revealed that 42% have considered plastic surgery.
- Nationally, 66% of 18 year old females and 68% of 18 year old males have had sexual intercourse.
- Approximately 80% of adult smokers started smoking before the age of 18.
- 56% of students age 12-17 reported that marijuana is easy to obtain.
- Each year, students spend $5.5 billion on alcohol; more than they spend on soft drinks, tea, milk, juice, coffee, or books combined.
- 7 hourse and 12 minutes is the average times per day that tv is on in the average student's home.
- 24.1% of students have thought seriously about attempting suicide.
- On average, music videos contain 93 sexual situations per hour, including behaviors such as intercourse and oral sex.
- About one in four teens reports verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse each year.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
foggy days and dim lights
Yesterday morning was extremely foggy on the way to work for Lacey. She could barely see anything in front of her car and almost missed her exit. It's pretty scary to drive in the middle of all that, and for me even frustrating because it's so difficult to see. But in it she realized how much it paralled with our lives right now... really foggy, can't see one day ahead, kinda scary, we're looking for what we're supposed to do, but can't really see "our road" per say. In the middle of all this to make it through, we've got to stay close to the Light of the World, who God. He helps see us through any situation, no matter how scary it seems to us. If we will just stay close enough to him, he will light our road for us.Dark roads are hard for me to drive down because the lights on my car are absolutely terrible. I have to drive so slow just to be careful I don't miss the street I'm looking for. It's not my light bulbs, but the light covers that are all fogged up inside and I can't see out. It's so frustrating but even kinda of funny to make jokes about how terrible my lights are. Like I promise the 60 watt lamp in my office shines brighter than both of my car lights put together. If I had better lights, dark roads certainly wouldn't be an issue.
Spiritually, I need God's help more than anything right now. He will show me everything I need, even if it feels like I may "miss my street." My responsibility and my mission is to make sure the inside of my life is clean right now and nothing dims God's light trying to show me the way and prohobit me from hearing his voice.
God will always be there. In any situation... in any moment. He stays the same. But will I get so close to God that I can see his light illuminating my path... will I clean and keep clean my heart so that God can make my path straight?
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posted by Seth Henderson at 8:53 AM
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Monday, October 15, 2007
i gotta be right
I have to admit, I hate being wrong. That is why I rarely talk unless I really know what I'm talking about. (That's probably a wise thing though, right?)
This morning I was thinking about different things going on in my life and some of the frustrations of them and how I just want to prove my thoughts right in a lot of ways (realistically, in regards to leadership, and common sense... not to mention Biblically).
But God spoke something to me that I think is true of anyone who is trying their best to follow after Christ. "It's not about being right as it is making things right."
God is a God of reconciliation. Therefore, I must strive to be a person of reconciliation.
We don't always have to be right. It's too hard to change others' opinion and perspective. But I do have to live my life right and always make any conflict right.
This morning I was thinking about different things going on in my life and some of the frustrations of them and how I just want to prove my thoughts right in a lot of ways (realistically, in regards to leadership, and common sense... not to mention Biblically).
But God spoke something to me that I think is true of anyone who is trying their best to follow after Christ. "It's not about being right as it is making things right."
God is a God of reconciliation. Therefore, I must strive to be a person of reconciliation.
We don't always have to be right. It's too hard to change others' opinion and perspective. But I do have to live my life right and always make any conflict right.
Labels: christianity, ministry, personal
posted by Seth Henderson at 9:21 AM
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Sunday, October 14, 2007
smack talkers
Erwin McManus says it best when he says, "Don't let an arrow pierce your heart unless it first passes through the filter of Scripture."
If a statment penetrates and aligns itself with Scripture, it will also penetrate your heart. And if accepted, God can teach and reshape you.
But if it's tested against Scripture and it bounces off with as much "umph" as it was said, the statement probably just needs to be ignored.
I'm glad I remembered this quote this morning. Otherwise, God would have had to give me double grace because I was hot. And I don't know why people who have no authority in your life, feel the need to act like they do. Oh well.
If a statment penetrates and aligns itself with Scripture, it will also penetrate your heart. And if accepted, God can teach and reshape you.
But if it's tested against Scripture and it bounces off with as much "umph" as it was said, the statement probably just needs to be ignored.
I'm glad I remembered this quote this morning. Otherwise, God would have had to give me double grace because I was hot. And I don't know why people who have no authority in your life, feel the need to act like they do. Oh well.
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posted by Seth Henderson at 4:05 PM
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Saturday, October 13, 2007
no quarterback
Are you kidding me Arkansas?
Auburn 9 Arkansas 7
So much promise. So much disappointment. So little from the quarterback.
Auburn 9 Arkansas 7
So much promise. So much disappointment. So little from the quarterback.
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posted by Seth Henderson at 11:17 PM
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Friday, October 12, 2007
child preachers
No comment... just a little interesting.http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3718418
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posted by Seth Henderson at 5:00 PM
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
lift: session 3
Leonard Sweet is mind-blowing with his thoughts, but I love them. I love to listen to talks like he gave at Lift.
-Jesus always pulls us into the future, because he always goes in front of us.
-Be in the culture, but not of it, but out of it either.
Four forces of culture facing us today: (and there were actually 5, but I missed it somewhere of thinking so much.)
1. The well-curve replaces the bell curve.
-It is a world of niches, not average.
-In the middle, mitosis and detoriation happens.
-Opposites coexist but are not in competition (God is one and three in one. God is fully man and yet fully divine).
-Power only happens when the positive and negative happen at once and they "cross" paths.
2. Size does matter.
-The next big thing is the next small thing (ipods).
-The key to getting large is doing little well.
3. E.P.I.C. rules
-Experiential
-Participatory
-Image rich
-Connective
-The new standard of excellence is quality of performance,but level of participation.
-Christianity and churches need to be defragged and rebooted. Just like a computer they get bogged down with junk over time.
-The question is how to send more people out?
4. Crusades 9 and Islam
-Reach and bridge understanding
I think what I get the most excited about when it comes to talks like this is people get so discouraged about the church... "We're losing ground, We're not reaching as many people, etc." But I think it's so awesome because where the culture is headed, God has almost strategically placed Himself and the church in the middle of it. We're a digital culture, with 2nd Life, MySpace, Facebook, etc. with all these online communities and networks.
But the fact still remains that no matter how digital culture becomes, relationships can never be replaced. Everyone needs real, authentic relationships. And the greatest relationships should be in the church and with other Christ followers if we will truly live out the mission and mandate of Christ.
I think it is exciting times for the Church if we will truly embrace it and begin to engage culture exactly where they are at.
-Jesus always pulls us into the future, because he always goes in front of us.
-Be in the culture, but not of it, but out of it either.
Four forces of culture facing us today: (and there were actually 5, but I missed it somewhere of thinking so much.)
1. The well-curve replaces the bell curve.
-It is a world of niches, not average.
-In the middle, mitosis and detoriation happens.
-Opposites coexist but are not in competition (God is one and three in one. God is fully man and yet fully divine).
-Power only happens when the positive and negative happen at once and they "cross" paths.
2. Size does matter.
-The next big thing is the next small thing (ipods).
-The key to getting large is doing little well.
3. E.P.I.C. rules
-Experiential
-Participatory
-Image rich
-Connective
-The new standard of excellence is quality of performance,but level of participation.
-Christianity and churches need to be defragged and rebooted. Just like a computer they get bogged down with junk over time.
-The question is how to send more people out?
4. Crusades 9 and Islam
-Reach and bridge understanding
I think what I get the most excited about when it comes to talks like this is people get so discouraged about the church... "We're losing ground, We're not reaching as many people, etc." But I think it's so awesome because where the culture is headed, God has almost strategically placed Himself and the church in the middle of it. We're a digital culture, with 2nd Life, MySpace, Facebook, etc. with all these online communities and networks.
But the fact still remains that no matter how digital culture becomes, relationships can never be replaced. Everyone needs real, authentic relationships. And the greatest relationships should be in the church and with other Christ followers if we will truly live out the mission and mandate of Christ.
I think it is exciting times for the Church if we will truly embrace it and begin to engage culture exactly where they are at.
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posted by Seth Henderson at 9:49 AM
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lift: session 1
So, I'm finally slowing down enough to try and process some thoughts from Lift 07.
Jeanne Mayo opened up the conference with a talk concerning the heart of every minister. Talking out of 2 Timothy 4:10, she made the comment that Demus didn't walk away because of a programming issue, but a heart issue. This was the first time I had heard Jeanne speak... she really is so encouraging.
-The church doesn't applaud transformation.
-Transformation always starts with a choice to leave something behind.
-"If you only walk away from 'bad things' in ministry, you will never be significant in ministry."
-"Are you big enough to go through failure?"
-The biggest dreamers seem to fail the most because their dreams are so high.
-The final question will always be, "Do we love God more than anything or anything?"
Jeanne Mayo opened up the conference with a talk concerning the heart of every minister. Talking out of 2 Timothy 4:10, she made the comment that Demus didn't walk away because of a programming issue, but a heart issue. This was the first time I had heard Jeanne speak... she really is so encouraging.
-The church doesn't applaud transformation.
-Transformation always starts with a choice to leave something behind.
-"If you only walk away from 'bad things' in ministry, you will never be significant in ministry."
-"Are you big enough to go through failure?"
-The biggest dreamers seem to fail the most because their dreams are so high.
-The final question will always be, "Do we love God more than anything or anything?"
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posted by Seth Henderson at 9:40 AM
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Monday, October 08, 2007
a few holes of golf were nice
The whirlwind of the last few days is over. Lift was incredible... I still need to post notes and thoughts. Sunday, Lanny and I shot a video for Wednesday night, and today was the STL Golf Tournament.
We raised several thousands of dollars for a great missions organization and had a lot of fun doing it. That's hard to beat.
I did get to sneak in a few holes, despite all the running around of the day. I hadn't played since January. It showed.
We raised several thousands of dollars for a great missions organization and had a lot of fun doing it. That's hard to beat.
I did get to sneak in a few holes, despite all the running around of the day. I hadn't played since January. It showed.
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Thursday, October 04, 2007
lift 07
Really excited about the Lift conference that starts today. Catalyst would be really, really cool, but Lift will be good too.I'm excited about the chance to get away and think and learn and come back with fresh ideas and thoughts. I'm also glad to get away and rest a little bit. It is much needed.
Lanny and I got down here today and are just hanging out until the opening session. I haven't been back to Seven since Lacey and I left in December, so it will be really good to see Pastor Dan and some of our old students.
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posted by Seth Henderson at 4:05 PM
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Monday, October 01, 2007
stl golf tournament
Thrive and Harvest Time are hosting the 8th Annual Speed the Light Golf Tournament next Monday, October 8th on Columbus Day. Let's just say I am ready for it to be over. Speed the Light is a student-initiated ministry of the Assemblies of God that raises money to provide transportation and communication equipment to missionaries all over the world... in fact in over 150 countries.
It's my first tournament ever to put together, so I hope it's a success and a lot of fun. It's been tough and a lot of stress, so I'm glad it's almost here.
It's a great way we raise money for missions, but it's a lot of work.
Columbus, sail the seas and hurry and get to America.
It's my first tournament ever to put together, so I hope it's a success and a lot of fun. It's been tough and a lot of stress, so I'm glad it's almost here.
It's a great way we raise money for missions, but it's a lot of work.
Columbus, sail the seas and hurry and get to America.
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posted by Seth Henderson at 4:28 PM
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rollin' razorbacks
To bad the Hogs aren't this good in real life (even though they really should have been beaten Alabama and Kentucky).
My fantasy team just went 4-0 on the season. I was projected to get beat by over 20 points this game. I had a few guys with bye weeks, but my other starters came through in a huge way, along with a little help from a great mid-week pick-up.
Thanks Dallas, Correll, and Devin. You were life savers this week against LT.
My fantasy team just went 4-0 on the season. I was projected to get beat by over 20 points this game. I had a few guys with bye weeks, but my other starters came through in a huge way, along with a little help from a great mid-week pick-up.
Thanks Dallas, Correll, and Devin. You were life savers this week against LT.
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