Just curious

This question is inspired by a conversation I was having with a friend the other day. How many of you reading this blog have a Myspace page? If you do have one, how old are you? Feel free to answer anonymously if you're hesitant to share your age because you tell everyone you're really 29.

Wanna Make Miracles?

Me too....and now you have the opportunity with the Bluegrass Miracle League (bluegrassmiracleleague.org). If you're not familiar, the BML is a baseball league for children with mental or physical disabilities, ages 7-17, who can not play in a traditional baseball league.
The kids play on a unique field constructed at Shillito park. It's the only one of it's kind in Kentucky and all central Kentuckian's should be proud!

The league is in need of coaches, buddies and most importantly, PLAYERS! If you or someone you know might be interested in participating on any level, I strongly encourage you to check it out. All the information is on the website. The season starts soon with games running September 8 - October 6th.

And even if you're not in a place where you'd like to volunteer, please be sure to come out at least once and support the kids. It's truly a slice of heaven on earth to be a part of the excitement and joy the kids experience. I promise you won't regret your time spent. And be sure to say hello to the public address announcer if you come. I'm sure he'd love to introduce you to the crowd!

What does our community need?

In this clip, Donald Miller talks about how his church tries to reach their community not only be preaching the gospel, but also trying to apply the truths of God to a person's whole life. In Portland, where he lives, this has resulted in a gardening ministry and a housing ministry:



Applying the same thinking to what we do as a church, what's important to Lexington as a community? Probably not organic gardening like in Portland. But in what areas of peoples lives is there the potential for Crossroads to intersect with?

Natalie Carter Memorial Details

This past weekend, many of us with the Crossroads family found out about the death of 23 month old Natalie Carter. 'Nati' was the daughter of Bryan and Erika Carter and the sister of Brady. Bryan has been on staff at Crossroads for 14 years and his family has got a chance to know many of you.

Because of that, you are invited to attend Natalie's funeral this Thursday at Crossroads. There will be a visitation from 9am-11am with the funeral being at 11:00. Childcare will be provided for the 11:00 funeral only. Click here for other details.

Many of you have also asked how you can help. Outside of your support and prayers, Crossroads is helping provide meals for the family over the next couple of weeks. If you would like to contribute to this, please contact the church office by calling 263-4633. We will take your name and number and give your information to our meal coordinator.

Also- if you would like to give a card to the Carter family, there will be a table set aside in the Crossroads lobby for that purpose. If you want to send flowers, please direct them to Crossroads.

I know that the family appreciates all of your thoughts and prayers. Thanks for being a part of a community that loves one another.

-Greg

Defeating the Heat?

I received this in an email this morning and couldn't resist sharing!

It's funny how such a drastic change in the weather can really get you thinking sometimes. The heat has been so intense this week, yet we all have to continue on with our lives. I look around and everyone is making adjustments like carrying some water in the car, putting a towel over the steering wheel or even planning to do more things inside instead of being outside. Subjecting ourselves to the intense heat makes us very vulnerable and we naturally counter the uncontrollable temps with protection and placement. We pro-actively shield and avoid the situations that would put us at harms risk.

Don't we routinely feel a similar "heat" in the course of our marriages? Regardless of life season, it seems as though the next great spike in temperature is always just around the corner. When those marital temps begin to rise, do we instinctively and intentionally take steps to protect ourselves? This ought to be as natural as defending against the blazing sun. Are you moving your marriage to a cooler environment? Or is the vehicle of your marriage parked on the side of the road absorbing life's heat index? How do we respond naturally and instinctively for this change in temp? What are you doing to keep the life long love of your spouse protected, hydrated and shielded from these uncontrollable elements?

Just like we wouldn't subject ourselves to dangerous situations with the temperatures, we should not sit idly by and let our marriages be vulnerable to changes in life temperature. Be proactive. Be intentional. And remember we are never promised more than what is right now. Love and be gracious to your spouse every single day.

I think we can apply this to just about ANY relationship we're in be it spousal, sibling, parental or with friends. Have a great Thursday!

Two important questions

Seriously important questions. Earth-shakingly important.

Is it acceptable to put ketchup on scrambled eggs?

Where is ketchup acceptable in your diet?

I'm not a big fan of ketchup on scrambled eggs but some people swear by it. Eggs benefit the most from salt, pepper, and Tabasco. I've heard recently of some people putting A1 sauce on eggs. I'm gonna try that the next time I have scrambled eggs.

Ketchup belongs on french fries, hash browns, and the occasional hamburger. Outside of those items or as a base for barbecue sauce or meatloaf sauces I can't think of many other places where ketchup is acceptable. I used to eat it on hot dogs, but have recently decided that is a sin.

Tell me your thoughts on ketchup.