So the question is, are you “into” Mixed Martial Arts fighting?   You’ve probably at least heard of the clothing line, “Affliction”.  I haven’t seen Fedor fight since he was with Pride, and I’m looking forward to watching this.  Never heard of him?  Watch him HERE!

When I need to unplug from my life that is so consumed with Media, i try to get out of my cave, and venture into nature.  I call it, my “wild at heart” trips.  Whether walking, running, Kayaking, hiking, canoeing, backpacking, or even camping, sometimes you just need to get away, unplug, to listen and reflect.  How do YOU unplug, and where do you go to do so? 

This is where i retreated yesterday, Couchville Lake, Long Hunter State Park….2 mile loop….

And he [the Lord] said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind and earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake:
And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

– I Kings 19: 11-12 (KJV)

1. This picture, of my campus pastor, Andrew.   He and Marilyn are good friends..
2. My dad got to go home from the hospital, after a week and a half.   He had a new pace-maker installed.  You gotta love technology…
3. 51 more days until “Football Time in Tennessee”.   College football season is fast approaching, and there just isn’t much in the news.  ESPN is covering baseball galore, which bores me out of my mind.   Bring UCLA on now, let’s get it on…
4. Val and I celebrate our 10th anniv. on Friday, I can’t believe how time flys.  We are going to do it up right.  It seems like yesterday that we loaded up the Ford Probe, (yes, it was a probe) and moved to Washington State for our first pastorate.  Time flys when you’re having fun. 
5. God is so good. He is continually faithful, and He has given me a renewed passion for life.  I gotta get outside and enjoy His beautiful creation.  Time to start planning another hiking trip. 
6. Online communities, such as this.  It makes the world alittle bit smaller, and brings people closer together.  Sweetness…

Igniter Media does it again.  Intro: Igniter(backs)4       Unlike movie sequels that tend to be less impressive than the original (see Indiana Jones), Igniter comes through with another amazing set of backgrounds, motion loops, countdowns, and stills.  If you are looking for that perfect new look for the Fall, yes I said Fall, and yes, I know that it’s July, check this out.

• Below are some pics I snapped of our Fourth of July Celebration at Providence, in Mt. Juliet.  Wow, for the first time ever to be held there, it was awesome.  It had a Christian theme, and was supported with vendors, and eateries and such.  The entertainment was better than what was offered downtown, with Jeff Deyo performing, (of Sonicflood fame), followed by Chris Sligh (of American Idol fame).  It was perfect for families with small children, with lots of free stuff to enjoy, not to mention the shops at Providence.  Very nice, considering its 10 minutes from the house.   My best buds, Marc and Miranda brought their son Aiden, and Aaron and Christina brought their kids, Emmaline and Eli  (all seen in the pics…:))
• At the movies,
• at lifechurch.tv, came to an amazing start.  Our first movie we got to see was, The Pursuit of Happiness.  Unbelievable to see the  tears in the room, very touching.  Huge crowds, and many first time decisions were made, I can’t wait for next week!! 
• If you can remember, say a prayer for my Dad today, he’s having his heart scoped at St. Thomas, who knows whats next, may a stint or two?? 

Worship Films always has a way of picking the right music, and ideas that most every church could use.  Click  HERE to watch the whole volume…

• I got to go kayakinglast weekend with two of my favorite people in the whole wide world.  My Pastor at Lifechurch.tv, HNV, Andrew, and my buddy Aaron that is visiting from Vancouver.  We decided to make it an overnight-er, and deemed that kayaking sounds much more manly than canoes.  We decided to go for a 20 mile section of the Harpeth River.  The plan was to kayak down about half way, and then spend the night on the riverbank, making it the rest of the way in the morning.  Unfortunately our trip was cut short by injury.  Andrew and Aaron’s kayaks collided, leaving Andrew with sorely bruised ribs.  We evacuated him at the closest take-out point, luckily nothing broken.  Insult to injury all his gear was soaked, so was Aaron’s camera and phone.  Wow, what a trip.   I think we’ll need to go back and conquer that section again. 
• Oneprayercontinues to blow me away.  Ed Young brought the message this week as only he can.  Its been neat to read around the blogosphere of the unifying efforts going on.  Prayer and fasting goes a long ways.  It’s drawn me into a closer walk with Him….God is good…
• We had over 100 people at Switch last week, wow.  10 got saved, including 2 parents!!
• The Fourth of July is coming quickly.  I love fireworks and BBQ on the grill.  Looks like we’ll be hosting friends from Chattanooga and Vancouver that day.  Sweet…   Don’t forget to check out www.shoutable.com for downloadable “4th” backgrounds, videos, and countdowns. 

• I’m trying to wrap my brain around how this could be used for ministry.  Check out more info on this stuff HERE!!  
• Here are some potentials:
• Mobility needed on Mission Trips.  Show the Jesus Film with the ease of this thing.
• Portability for trips when airlines charge you $50 for an extra bag.. yikes…
• Spontaneously show someone the four spiritual laws, on the fly….(a stretch, but it could happen)
• How about improv meetings when you’ve got to show stats, quickly.
• I’m thinking MediaShout Mobile Edition, give me a remote, and i’m good to go.  (For you iphone users, how about pro-presenter mobile?)

Ok, there is my list, can you think of some apps for this thing???