The View From The Pew: Some Stuff I Need To Say...

There are some things that I need to get off my chest, and I figured now was the perfect time to do it. Here are they are…
• Listen folks, when somebody makes a major change in their life they have made a 180 degree turn, NOT a 360 degree turn. 180! If you make a 360 degree turn you are right back where you started. That’s not a major change, that’s a lap! The only D I got in high school was in Mr. Briggs’ geometry class, and even I know this one.
• Being a grandpa is the coolest thing ever. Ever. Soren and his walker just ran into my foot as I was typing that sentence, and I think it’s great. It is amazing to me to think that maybe my grandpa felt the same way about me that I feel about Soren. Of course, maybe he didn’t…
• Church signs need punctuation. And they need good stuff. If you are getting your church sign postings from some book from the 1960’s you are out of date.
• I’m tired of NFL players and coaches talking about going into war when they play a game. In war people get maimed and killed, people sacrifice their lives for something greater than a trophy. Now, if they start arming the refs or the fans we may have a different game. “Holding, number 76 offense…” BANG… “San Diego will have to replace him with another player…” Now, you can talk about a war.
• You have to go back to Custer at Little Big Horn or Napoleon at Waterloo to find a bigger choke than my Chargers last week. Or maybe just the last few playoff trips for them…
• I miss my grandpa and grandma just about every day. Heaven is going to be such an amazing place. I know I am supposed to be most excited about meeting Jesus when I get there, but he may have to hang on while I hug my grandparents first…
• Being one of the pastors at Remnant is the most fun I’ve had as a pastor. We have such a cool mix of teaching, music and great people. You don’t have to come to Remnant, but if you don’t you’re missing something great!
• How did a guy like me get a wife like mine? If you don’t believe in miracles or the grace of God, check out a pic of my wife and I. Trust me, you WILL believe after that!
• Did I mention I love being a grandpa?
• When he says things like he did the other day, Pat Robertson brings disrepute to Christians and makes us look bad. The God I serve reserves judgment for those who refuse to repent of THEIR sin, not the sins of others long ago. If you aren’t a Christian please don’t judge the rest of us or God by sayings like his. Here’s a deal: Don’t judge my faith by his words, and I won’t judge you by the words of your crazy Uncle Lewis. Same difference…
• When a baby giggles that deep belly giggle, the whole world lights up, birds sing and all is well with the world. When he cries, well, let’s just say it’s not as fun.
• I am more convinced of God’s grace and love for each of us than I have ever been. That may seem like a funny statement when so many people are hurting, but it is in tough times that we learn to rely on God. As Corrie Ten Boom put it, “"There is no panic in Heaven! God has no problems, only plans.” God knows your needs, and He has a plan for your life. A plan of grace, mercy and goodness. All you have to do is accept it.
Well, I feel better now… Jerry