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Heading on the road for a 22 Hour drive to south florida. Our home made trail mix is a road tradition.

Commitment

People at The Fields Church continue to blow me away by their commitment.

• I sat in my home earlier this month with all of my core leadership team and was amazed at the committed team God has surrounded me with. They row the boat HARD each week. We will accomplish Jesus' mission because of this amazing group of dedicated and passionate people.
• I sat in my monthly board meeting last night and was surrounded by guys who believe in the vision of The Fields. They are willing to make decisions to see His Kingdom flourish around us, and around the word.
• I am humbled and amazed at the few guys who get up in the church attic at 4 AM each morning this week to work on auditorium renovations. (They do this, and then go to their work!) This screams commitment. This sets the example for going above and beyond to serve.
• I'm inspired by hard-working individuals who after a long work week still have energy to invest in people. They lead Life Groups in their homes, they volunteer at a homeless shelter, they teach a Sunday School class, they practice for a worship band, and they step in and help out when needed.

I just want to brag on people at The Fields Church.

I just want to publicly thank them for their investment.

I just want to let it be known I'm humbled and inspired to serve along such incredible people.

Advancing Forward

Think about the story of Jericho. Joshua heard from God and was instructed to lead his people around Jericho seven times so the walls would come down. This is an odd military strategy to take down one of the most fortified cities in the ancient world. No catapults. No ramming the gates. No tunnel digging. Just marching.

Imagine the crowd with Joshua.

If his people were anything like ordinary people of today, then I'm sure there were the following categories:

The Grumblers. Their words were full of negative talk. They had nothing good to say about the the plan, the leadership, or proposed outcome.

The Skeptics. They guys just didn't believe in the plan. They may have liked the leadership, but they didn't believe in how the leadership was leading. They didn't have faith in God's plan. Or they didn't have faith that their leaders were even hearing from God to receive a plan.

Foot Draggers. These people literally wouldn't move with the plan. They were at the end of the marching unit shuffling their feet not wanting to take part in the strategy. They didn't get involved because they didn't believe in the leadership or the plan.

The excited. These guys heard the unusual plan and were filled with excitement to see how it would all play out. They eagerly did what they were told because they expected a miraculous outcome.

The Influencers. These people were not only excited, but they were the catalyst for leading people in the march. They were the encouragers, the motivators, and the one who set the example by taking the lead. They influenced people to align with the mission and to eagerly carry it out.

Who are you at work, at home, at church?

We choose how we will live life. We choose who we will affect others.

Instead of being the foot dragger or the grumbler, become the excited...become the positive influencer.

Let's intentionally make a positive difference. We've been created to do that!

The Cast is Off

Cooper got to enjoy the Fourth of July (actually 5th) in the water!

He's so happy to have his cast off. He still needs some time to relearn the walking thing. He walks as if the cast is still on.

But, we're thankful his leg is healed, and he's going to have a great summer.

(Yes, the inflatable pool needs some help. No comments needed on that!)

Bradley Hathaway Concert Tonight

He's got his full band tonight. It's gonna be good!

And I can't wait to hear Good Morning Midnight.