random stuff

The "coexist" theme didn't go well. I appreciate those who wrote, and I'll use it as a reference when I get to that sermon. I guess no one else had any opinion.

The "We Believe"series is going well. I'm thrilled with the content and the sermons, especially those preached by the other guys in the church. I'm also excited that we've finally gotten our sermons onto MP3 format (thanks, Charley), which are then put onto CD's. Eventually we'll get a link so that people can download the sermons from the soon to be done web site.

The church is going really well. I'm proud of the number of people who have gotten involved and what they are accomplishing. God is good.

Soccer never ends. Justin is on a "select" team, kind of like an all-star team. He's really good. The coach does a fantastic job with the boys, I've enjoyed watching and learning from him. But he keeps finding tournaments to enter. We've got another one in two weeks, one on Memorial Day weekend, and he's found a tournament the weekend of July 4. The next season will start the end of August, so maybe the July tournament will be the last one till then. That leaves about 6-8 weeks between seasons. Unless, of course, if you count the soccer camps in August. . .

The Lakers look amazing. It's fun watching them. This is the one time of year I can get Traci to watch basketball.

Coexist

I've been quite intriqued by this bumper sticker. There are an increasing amount of them showing up out here in LA. I got on a couple of web sites dealing with "coexist" and found these quotes:

• I am so happy to be sporting a bumper sticker that says very simply all that i believe in. Your service was great, you were communicative, and the item arrived in great shape. Everyone asks me where I got it and I have directed them to the website.~ Portland, Oregon (2007-04-04)

• Wow! What a super bumper sticker. It is of such higher quality than a normal bumper sticker. It's on the back of our Prius, Jane. We ordered ten of them and pass them out to people who like them. Thanks!!~ Clair, CA (2007-04-05)

This quote is from a "coexist" web site in the UK:

"God has given us many faiths but only one world in which to co-exist. May your work help all of us to cherish our commonalities and feel enlarged by our differences."Sir Jonathan Sacks, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations

I'm thinking of using this in a sermon soon. What are your thoughts on it? How does this fit with a faith in Christ?