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Persons Unknown

I was one of the 4 million people who watched Persons Unknown this summer (which is why it won't be back).  But, in spite of the low viewership, I loved it!

Why?  Because I love shows in which I have to figure out something.  I love shows in which I end up rooting for the underdog against the big, bad villian.  I love seeing how someone's story is woven together and how all the little parts of their story make them who they are.  I love seeing how people's stories intersect with one another.

At the end of the show's final sequence I was left thouroughly unfulfilled, yet blown away.  I found out new information, that changed everything.  But, there was no payoff - they didn't "win", there was no underdog moment, there was no victory.

I'm so glad the mission that we're a part of here on earth has a "payoff", and I'm so thankful that we've been privileged at The Journey to watch people's stories intersect with God and know that there is an ultimate victory that is taking place.

Missing Virginia

With Virginia not around as she recovers from her brain surgery, there’s not the balance of power between sane and others around The Office.  The coalition for reason is severely compromised right now.

 

P.S. That's my favorite quote from last nights episode of The Office.

6 years! (and my favorite quote from last night)

This weekend we celebrate our 6th anniversary as a church!  It's been a wild ride - filled with twists and turns.  We've met in a conference and banquet center, a movie theater, and our own rented space, plus a high school for 3 months during renovations.  We've went from 1 service to 2 to 3 to 2 to . . . We've begun partnerships in Kenya and Vegas.  We've seen our formerly unchurched population GROW to 60%.  We've seen lots of healing in marriages, and relationships, and dozens and dozens and dozens of people begin a relationship with Jesus and get baptized.  We've added a couple great staff members.  We've taken new initiatives.  We've tried new things.  Some have worked and some haven't.  And we've done probably 100 stupid videos.  It's been a great 6 years, but there is still so much more ahead!!  I can't wait to see what God brings our way in the years ahead.

This Sunday we're celebrating with a mini-party, baptisms, some cool videos, and a brand new series.  Should be fun.

Okay, here's my favorite quote from Must-see-tv last night:  "I want you to play the role of my father", "I don't want to be your father!", "Good, you already know your lines".  A little sad, but really funny.  By the way, that's fromt the new show "Community".