tooth paste

Our soccer practice began this way. On my mark, the kids each opened a trial sized tube of toothpaste. Then, they squeezed it ALL out, until it was completely empty. They thought that was the contest, but then I told them to switch partners.

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Their partner now took the seat, and wearing latex gloves, they had to put ALL the toothpaste BACK INTO THE TUBES!! It was hilarious! (Amazingly, they actually got SOME of it in, but not all.)

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I explained that, like the toothpaste, any words can easily come out of our mouths. Words that help or words that hurt, and everything in between. But once they are spoken, they are out there, and it's not so easy to take back a word we shouldn't have said.

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The point is to make sure we are wise, and only say nice things to each other.

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Then, we proceeded to run laps and do the rest of the games/drills as one of the soccer parents easily scooped up the mess.

somethin' to say

Occasionally someone has a lapse of judgment and lets me grab a microphone. Tonight I'll have a few minutes to share the gospel with the guests of our local food and clothing pantry.

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Admittedly, I'm a little nervous. I always am, even though I love to take the platform, even though I'm an extrovert. I have thought about what to say, scripted it, practiced it, but the results I'm hoping for are not a pat on the back, but converted souls.

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Having said that, the pressure should be off, because that's God's job. But I still think it's a big deal to be able to present this message. I know it's not up to me to convert anyone, and God can work past my flaws.

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Please pray for the audience, that God would bring some who need to hear the message, and that he would open their eyes and ears to hear His message. Pray for me also. Please pray.