Tonight I got the chance to share the devotion for my worship class. I asked everyone what songs were special to them and their walk with God. After everyone I shared I read my brother's blog from three years ago. Michael's life changed others and have led many to the foot of the Cross. Music can bring us back to God. Music can lead us to God. I know for me, when I get "luke-warm" Music is what helps get my tail in gear. What songs help you get back with God? What songs can you share to help lead someone to God? I look back and if Tommy wouldn't have given me the UnderOath CD....then I would have never bought it for my brother....
Here is Michael's Blog Posting
Read this! It might explain what is going on in my life
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 12:18am
Okay, some people know the story behind what I have gone through in the past couple of weeks and others don't. I have recently decided to give up my life of crap and pursue God. I know what some people are thinking, you are Pounding Mike and you will never change. Let me tell you something, I have changed. God has shown me that I can do this with his help. I have seen many different things in the past few weeks that have allowed me to see God is there. Let me tell you my story.
Two weeks ago I went home to go hunting. I found myself sitting in the deerstand on that Firday bored and not feeling good about some things in my life. The week prior to this, I often found myself wondering why I felt so bad after going out. Why did I feel so empty? As I sat there, I simply asked God to show me something cool and amazing. A few minutes later a deer passed by and then two more. Immediately following that I saw a few more. I am thinking to myself at this point, that it is just hunting and it can't be God. Then out of nowhere comes a racoon, bobcat and Great Blue Herring. Okay, something is going on here, but it can't be God. This is what I keep thinking. The next morning, I pull out my sportsman's bilble and the first verse I turn to is Revelation 3:16, which states if you are lukewarm, neither hot or cold, I will spit you out. I figured this to me some kind of sign, but pushed it to the side. On Sunday, I was on my way back to Athens when I put in the new Underoath cd. I couldn't understand the lyrics at first but then I heard exactly what I needed to hear. It said: 'wake up, wake up! What are you so afraid of? The hands will pull you out, it's all worth reaching for!' Wow, is all that i could say. So I asked my friend Jessie what I should make out of this. We talked for a few days and I started to see what was going on. God wanted me! So I went to Campus Outreach to check out some more options. The speaker said the Revelations verse I had read and I knew right then that God was calling me out. So on Thursday, after talking to my boy Caleb, I sat outside of my house and decided to give it all up and take God into my heart for real this time.
Let me tell you, it has been amazing. It will be hard at times, but I am sure I can look back and see what God has done. Even as I write this, I am having a hard time not wanting to post this for the fear of what someone might say. But I have to do this because I want you to know what has happened in my life. I want you to know that I will always love my friends and I will never force anything on them. I hope that some of you that read this talk to me so I can show you how much this has changed me. I love all of you!
Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
**********************************************
Here are the two videos I made to remember my brother...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Celebrating the life of my brother 9/12/84-12/01/07
Tonight I got the chance to share the devotion for my worship class. I asked everyone what songs were special to them and their walk with God. After everyone I shared I read my brother's blog from three years ago. Michael's life changed others and have led many to the foot of the Cross. Music can bring us back to God. Music can lead us to God. I know for me, when I get "luke-warm" Music is what helps get my tail in gear. What songs help you get back with God? What songs can you share to help lead someone to God? I look back and if Tommy wouldn't have given me the UnderOath CD....then I would have never bought it for my brother....
Here is Michael's Blog Posting
Read this! It might explain what is going on in my life
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 12:18am
Okay, some people know the story behind what I have gone through in the past couple of weeks and others don't. I have recently decided to give up my life of crap and pursue God. I know what some people are thinking, you are Pounding Mike and you will never change. Let me tell you something, I have changed. God has shown me that I can do this with his help. I have seen many different things in the past few weeks that have allowed me to see God is there. Let me tell you my story.
Two weeks ago I went home to go hunting. I found myself sitting in the deerstand on that Firday bored and not feeling good about some things in my life. The week prior to this, I often found myself wondering why I felt so bad after going out. Why did I feel so empty? As I sat there, I simply asked God to show me something cool and amazing. A few minutes later a deer passed by and then two more. Immediately following that I saw a few more. I am thinking to myself at this point, that it is just hunting and it can't be God. Then out of nowhere comes a racoon, bobcat and Great Blue Herring. Okay, something is going on here, but it can't be God. This is what I keep thinking. The next morning, I pull out my sportsman's bilble and the first verse I turn to is Revelation 3:16, which states if you are lukewarm, neither hot or cold, I will spit you out. I figured this to me some kind of sign, but pushed it to the side. On Sunday, I was on my way back to Athens when I put in the new Underoath cd. I couldn't understand the lyrics at first but then I heard exactly what I needed to hear. It said: 'wake up, wake up! What are you so afraid of? The hands will pull you out, it's all worth reaching for!' Wow, is all that i could say. So I asked my friend Jessie what I should make out of this. We talked for a few days and I started to see what was going on. God wanted me! So I went to Campus Outreach to check out some more options. The speaker said the Revelations verse I had read and I knew right then that God was calling me out. So on Thursday, after talking to my boy Caleb, I sat outside of my house and decided to give it all up and take God into my heart for real this time.
Let me tell you, it has been amazing. It will be hard at times, but I am sure I can look back and see what God has done. Even as I write this, I am having a hard time not wanting to post this for the fear of what someone might say. But I have to do this because I want you to know what has happened in my life. I want you to know that I will always love my friends and I will never force anything on them. I hope that some of you that read this talk to me so I can show you how much this has changed me. I love all of you!
Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
**********************************************
Here are the two videos I made to remember my brother...
Here is Michael's Blog Posting
Read this! It might explain what is going on in my life
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 12:18am
Okay, some people know the story behind what I have gone through in the past couple of weeks and others don't. I have recently decided to give up my life of crap and pursue God. I know what some people are thinking, you are Pounding Mike and you will never change. Let me tell you something, I have changed. God has shown me that I can do this with his help. I have seen many different things in the past few weeks that have allowed me to see God is there. Let me tell you my story.
Two weeks ago I went home to go hunting. I found myself sitting in the deerstand on that Firday bored and not feeling good about some things in my life. The week prior to this, I often found myself wondering why I felt so bad after going out. Why did I feel so empty? As I sat there, I simply asked God to show me something cool and amazing. A few minutes later a deer passed by and then two more. Immediately following that I saw a few more. I am thinking to myself at this point, that it is just hunting and it can't be God. Then out of nowhere comes a racoon, bobcat and Great Blue Herring. Okay, something is going on here, but it can't be God. This is what I keep thinking. The next morning, I pull out my sportsman's bilble and the first verse I turn to is Revelation 3:16, which states if you are lukewarm, neither hot or cold, I will spit you out. I figured this to me some kind of sign, but pushed it to the side. On Sunday, I was on my way back to Athens when I put in the new Underoath cd. I couldn't understand the lyrics at first but then I heard exactly what I needed to hear. It said: 'wake up, wake up! What are you so afraid of? The hands will pull you out, it's all worth reaching for!' Wow, is all that i could say. So I asked my friend Jessie what I should make out of this. We talked for a few days and I started to see what was going on. God wanted me! So I went to Campus Outreach to check out some more options. The speaker said the Revelations verse I had read and I knew right then that God was calling me out. So on Thursday, after talking to my boy Caleb, I sat outside of my house and decided to give it all up and take God into my heart for real this time.
Let me tell you, it has been amazing. It will be hard at times, but I am sure I can look back and see what God has done. Even as I write this, I am having a hard time not wanting to post this for the fear of what someone might say. But I have to do this because I want you to know what has happened in my life. I want you to know that I will always love my friends and I will never force anything on them. I hope that some of you that read this talk to me so I can show you how much this has changed me. I love all of you!
Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
**********************************************
Here are the two videos I made to remember my brother...
Monday, September 7, 2009
An interesting weekend
Last Thursday, Jessica and I went to the USC/NC state game in Raleigh. It was a good time with our church friends the Meyer family. We followed them up there and went to their daughter Caroline's new apartment. After that we departed for the stadium. Wells and Zach rode with me so we could find a parking spot and Jess rode with the Meyer clan so they could use Caroline's parking pass and park close. Well after 2 hours of driving around we finally found a parking spot. I have been to over 12 college campuses over the years for football games and this is the first one that did not have good parking, public parking, a pay lot....It was very disorganized. So we all went to the game...Saw a sloppy first game...but we got the win...so 1-0!
After the game we stayed with my college friends the Chandlers. Jeff was one of my groomsman in my wedding. One of my best friends, who has kept me in check spiritually for the past 9 years. It was a great visit. We finally got to see their little girl Vera and their little boy Tuck. They are the cutest kids! We are very thankful to have the Jeff and Lynn in our lives. They are great people.
So Friday we came home, I went to work and then we got a movie, cooked out and relaxed.....
Saturday morning, Jessica woke me up at 4:30ish and said she was calling in and not going to work. At 5:30AM we headed to the hospital...she was having contractions. They checked her out and she was okay, but had to get a shot and some medicines to stop the contractions.
So Saturday, we just slept on and off all day and watched football.
Sunday....she came home early from work, still having contractions....
So right now we are just praying and waiting to go to the doctor Tuesday morning to see what the status is.
Looks like Mallory Reagan Hendrickson might be coming before October 17th!
We'll keep you posted!
And GO GAMECOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
After the game we stayed with my college friends the Chandlers. Jeff was one of my groomsman in my wedding. One of my best friends, who has kept me in check spiritually for the past 9 years. It was a great visit. We finally got to see their little girl Vera and their little boy Tuck. They are the cutest kids! We are very thankful to have the Jeff and Lynn in our lives. They are great people.
So Friday we came home, I went to work and then we got a movie, cooked out and relaxed.....
Saturday morning, Jessica woke me up at 4:30ish and said she was calling in and not going to work. At 5:30AM we headed to the hospital...she was having contractions. They checked her out and she was okay, but had to get a shot and some medicines to stop the contractions.
So Saturday, we just slept on and off all day and watched football.
Sunday....she came home early from work, still having contractions....
So right now we are just praying and waiting to go to the doctor Tuesday morning to see what the status is.
Looks like Mallory Reagan Hendrickson might be coming before October 17th!
We'll keep you posted!
And GO GAMECOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
An interesting weekend
Last Thursday, Jessica and I went to the USC/NC state game in Raleigh. It was a good time with our church friends the Meyer family. We followed them up there and went to their daughter Caroline's new apartment. After that we departed for the stadium. Wells and Zach rode with me so we could find a parking spot and Jess rode with the Meyer clan so they could use Caroline's parking pass and park close. Well after 2 hours of driving around we finally found a parking spot. I have been to over 12 college campuses over the years for football games and this is the first one that did not have good parking, public parking, a pay lot....It was very disorganized. So we all went to the game...Saw a sloppy first game...but we got the win...so 1-0!
After the game we stayed with my college friends the Chandlers. Jeff was one of my groomsman in my wedding. One of my best friends, who has kept me in check spiritually for the past 9 years. It was a great visit. We finally got to see their little girl Vera and their little boy Tuck. They are the cutest kids! We are very thankful to have the Jeff and Lynn in our lives. They are great people.
So Friday we came home, I went to work and then we got a movie, cooked out and relaxed.....
Saturday morning, Jessica woke me up at 4:30ish and said she was calling in and not going to work. At 5:30AM we headed to the hospital...she was having contractions. They checked her out and she was okay, but had to get a shot and some medicines to stop the contractions.
So Saturday, we just slept on and off all day and watched football.
Sunday....she came home early from work, still having contractions....
So right now we are just praying and waiting to go to the doctor Tuesday morning to see what the status is.
Looks like Mallory Reagan Hendrickson might be coming before October 17th!
We'll keep you posted!
And GO GAMECOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
After the game we stayed with my college friends the Chandlers. Jeff was one of my groomsman in my wedding. One of my best friends, who has kept me in check spiritually for the past 9 years. It was a great visit. We finally got to see their little girl Vera and their little boy Tuck. They are the cutest kids! We are very thankful to have the Jeff and Lynn in our lives. They are great people.
So Friday we came home, I went to work and then we got a movie, cooked out and relaxed.....
Saturday morning, Jessica woke me up at 4:30ish and said she was calling in and not going to work. At 5:30AM we headed to the hospital...she was having contractions. They checked her out and she was okay, but had to get a shot and some medicines to stop the contractions.
So Saturday, we just slept on and off all day and watched football.
Sunday....she came home early from work, still having contractions....
So right now we are just praying and waiting to go to the doctor Tuesday morning to see what the status is.
Looks like Mallory Reagan Hendrickson might be coming before October 17th!
We'll keep you posted!
And GO GAMECOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Mall Cop Ends Scavenger Hunt
Yesterday, we continued our Revolution Student Ministries Summer with a trip to Concord Mills for a game of Mall Madness.
We had the students divided into 5 teams with their sheets of 44 items to find and be back by 4:30.
Being a youth pastor that likes to be prepared and cover all bases...I called in July to get it cleared with Concord Mills. The Lady on the phone gave us the full okay and said that some stores do not allow it, so have your students be polite and thank them and move on to another store.
So we get there and let the students loose in the mall and start the adventure. An hour and a half into this, we are sitting down eating lunch as an adult staff talking about the upcoming year and we get phone calls from one of our groups. They said they are being held by security on the other end of the food court and we need to come very quickly.
And then the Mall Cop on the Segway ended the Scavenger Hunt.
"Mall Cop" was trying to be serious....it was very hard not to laugh.
All the stores had no problems with the students...just the 3 mall cops that had to show us who was in charge by bringing out a folded sheet of paper that stated no scavenger hunts.
And told us the lady that we talked to to get permission did not know this policy...
So now we just add it to the list of youth ministry...
So my feelings....
I was a little mad since we had called ahead and got permission, but then were told that everyone doesn't know of this policy. But I was more upset that the Mall Cops held two of my students like they had done something severly wrong so everyone passing by could see. I have put in a call to the head of Concord Mills and am waiting a return to call.
All in all it was a fun day, we did get to continue to stay there and go around, just had to end the game early....
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