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–Some people really do read this blog! Thanks to those of you who made a point of telling me this week that you’re one of them.
–The cardboard testimony thing is just as powerful in person.
–I loved the audience’s spontaneous standing ovation for Ben Merold before his sermon yesterday morning……and I loved that, as usual, he then shared a great message. Because one of my tech crew duties was timing the sermons and signaling the speakers when they went too long, I also appreciated that, as always, Ben came in exactly on time. That deserves a little applause, too.
–On Tuesday night I got to hear Dudley Rutherford (2011 president) share his new “Dream of Destiny” program dedicated to finding, mentoring and developing pastors and leaders from diverse racial backgrounds. Look for more in a future Buzz.
–Does anyone read those long welcoming letters from the president, board chairman, etc. at the front of the program book?
–And does the Christian tie guy really make enough money to justify his expenses in exhibiting each year?
–When I grow up I want to communicate as effectively as Jon Weece and Jud Wilhite.
–It was great to see a clip from Binding Faith before Ajai Lall’s amazing message.
–Bible Bowl’s in Atlanta, but I still ended up with a room of rowdy teenagers next door to me at the Hyatt.
–I’m on the 2009 Executive Committee and we’re working with president Jeff Stone to develop the “Still Amazed” theme. We’re looking for “grace stories” we can video and/or present live at next year’s event. If you know someone whose life has been transformed by God’s grace, drop me a line at buzz@standardpub.com and let me know the details.
–Also, I know of two solid churches looking for tech/worship people; email me if you want to know more.
–Dierdre, who sang “There Will Come a Day” at the last service, has a better voice than Faith Hill, who originally recorded it. I am always fascinated by the directions lives take, and how one person becomes a wealthy superstar while another doesn’t.
–I want to do a two-week stint as a volunteer at TCM in Austria.
–Some people, events, and organizations never change, and their steady sameness is part of the fun.
–Some people, events, and organizations never change, and it makes me want to “live dangerously” by throwing a box of name tags.
–Valet parking seems like a good idea until Friday at noon, when you wait with 50 other people in the rain while three guys try to fetch everyone’s car. Next year I’ll pay more and park outside.
–Skyline chili still gives me heartburn.