The Sunday night thoughts made a little move to Monday this week. No particular reason, really... just kind of happened that way, I guess. Anyway, here's what I'm thinking about... on Monday...
- We started a new series @ Catalyst called "Twisted" yesterday. Um, wow. I definitely walked out scratching my head a little bit. I've not heard too many sermons dealing with the devil. Yeah. It was heavy. I spent most of the afternoon digesting it. If you missed it, you should click here and listen to it.
- Our UpStreet kids taught the chorus of Steve Fee's "We Shine" to our adult worship environment via video yesterday. It was really cool to give everyone a peek at what's happening in UpStreet every Sunday.
- Yesterday was so smooth and easy during set-up and tear-down. Our volunteer teams have become a well-oiled machine these days. It helps when you've got the right people in the right places, for sure.
- I've really appreciated the encouraging emails and comments about getting commissioned. I don't think I expected it to be a very big deal to others, but the encouragement has been really nice. Thanks!
- I saw a house down the street the other night that already had their Christmas lights up. I love Christmas, but that's just a little too early for me. Apparently it's not too early for some people...
- Kristi and I watched a documentary the other night about Wal-Mart called "The High Cost of Low Prices". It was pretty eye-opening. I'm not sure I think much of Wal-Mart anymore. We're Target people anyway, so no biggie.
- This whole writer's strike is about to throw a real wrench in my television viewing. I mean, I understand why they're on strike and all... but season 7 of 24 is now on hold, The Office is in limbo... not to mention dozens of other shows. (most of which we don't watch...but it's the principle!) Thanks a lot, writers!
- North Carolina tips off the basketball season this Wednesday night against Davidson. I'm really really excited about this season... it's always fun to start the season ranked #1 with a big target on your chest.
- My fantasy football team took a hit yesterday and dropped to 7-3 on the season. Ryan's team showed up... mine didn't. The loss drops me into a 4-way tie for first in the league, but I'm currently still leading in points.
- I installed Apple's new OS, Leopard, on my iBook and iMac last week. I mean, it's pretty cool, but honestly, I've had some pretty annoying problems since I installed it... hopefully the updates will correct them.
- One of my favorite bands, The Killers, has a new CD coming out tomorrow. It's a collection of previously unreleased tracks, B-sides, demo's and covers. Solid.
That's all I got... Happy Monday, everybody!
As I type this, there are 41 days 20 hours and 34 minutes until Christmas. If you don't get ready now, you'll miss Christmas. LOL!
Posted by: Casey | November 13, 2007 at 08:25 AM
Unfortunately, we had to put up our lights this past weekend in SD. They aren't on yet but it was 60 degrees on Sunday and if we wait until after Thanksgiving like I prefer my poor husband my get frost bite up on the roof. Congrats on the commisioning! That's really cool.
Posted by: Ali Hiott Johanson | November 13, 2007 at 01:39 PM
Ali, you get a free pass seeing as how you're in South Dakota. By the way, I hear you're expecting a baby... congratulations! That's awesome!
And, just so the world knows... Casey definitely downloaded a "Christmas Countdown" widget. You can't make this stuff up.
Posted by: Jake | November 14, 2007 at 03:53 PM