JESUS and me...

Escaped for a couple days this afternoon into Saturday for some JESUS and me time! I take a few 'Sabbaticals' throughout the year in a timely fashion to get ready for the next 'Season' of ministry! I am blessed to have a CHURCH that allows me the opportunity! As well as an INCREDIBLE WIFE who allows these as well - Pray for GING in my absence!

Fall 2009 promises to be a GREAT ONE for the COC!

-Back to school next week in Maricopa - we should see many new families check out the COC!

-Finishing up the X-TRESS YOURSELF Series this week - talking about RELATIONSHIPS! The first time in a couple weeks since I've spoke (Duncan & Mat filled in and did GREAT!) - looking forward to seeing my COC Family!

-Maricopa Trick or Treat is right around the corner with a NEW LOCATION this year - PACANA PARK! Last year we saw over 8000+ come out and enjoy a FANTASTIC Family-Friendly Environment! Looking for BIGGER & BETTER things this year - so we can MAKE HIS NAME MORE FAMOUS here in Maricopa!

-Before we know it - CHRISTMAS EVE will be here as well - "Christmas is FOR-Giving!"

Family is doing well! As I mentioned... School starts next week for the boyz! Excited to get Caleb back into the "ROUTINE" of things - pray for Mrs. Sue Ann & Mrs. Gregory's SaNiTy! Isaac is going to go to the new charter school in Maricopa this year - PATHWAY PREPATORY! Charis will get some SERIOUS "MOMMY" time each day - even though she is quickly becoming a "DADDY'S GIRL!" Mom & Dad are getting settled in - right around the corner - and we've already 'tapped the source' a couple times with CHILDCARE in just the past couple days! I'm very excited to have them here and WORSHIPPING with us at the COC!

SUNDAY SNAPSHOT...

X-TRESS YOURSELF (Wk3) - RELATIONSHIPS

Sneak Peak...

A COUPLE SURE FIRE WAYS TO CAUSE PROBLEMS IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS…

1. Be sure to develop and maintain a healthy fear of conflict, letting your own feelings build up so you are always in an explosive frame of mind!

2. If you must state your concerns, be as vague and general as possible! Then the other person cannot do anything practical to change the situation!

3. Assume you know all the facts and you are totally right! The use of a clinching Bible verse is helpful! Speak prophetically for truth and justice; be sure to do most of the talking!

4. With a touch of defiance, announce your willingness to talk with anyone who wishes to discuss the problem with you! But never take the steps to initiate such conversation!

5. Latch tenaciously onto whatever evidence you can find that shows the other person is merely jealous of you!

6. Be sure to JUDGE the motivation of the other party on any previous experience that showed failure or unkindness! Keep track of any angry words!

7. If the discussion should, heaven forbid, become serious, most definitely view the issue as a win/lose option only! Don't get too many options on the table! Avoid possible solutions at all cost and go for total victory and unconditional surrender!

8. If all else fails… Pass the buck! If you are about to get cornered into a solution, indicate you are without power to settle!

WHICH BUCKET ARE YOU CARRYING?

CoNfUsEd!? Ck it out on Sunday and you'll get the rest...