Jubilee's Peanut Gallery

I love the fact that Jubilee has a peanut gallery. Mainly consisting of those with the last name of "Eymann" hehe.

And that is why my sermon notes from this past Sunday include turtles.

On Sunday, Pastor Jon (now and forever known as PJon in my otterblog) spoke on passion in our spiritual walk. It was a timely word that was amazingly practical as well.

Here's how to tell what you are passionate about: What are you looking forward to?

It's a simple question, but think about it. At the end of the day, when you have finished your "to- do list" and have time to do whatever, what are you looking forward to doing? The world is your playstation. (Wait, is that the phrase?!) Are you looking forward to watching television? (Entertainment) Are you looking forward to sleeping? (Laziness) Or are you looking forward to growing in God? Reading your Bible? Seeking God's presence even as you fall asleep?

Jubilee was encouraged to go on an entertainment fast. No radio, tv, computer (minus work stuff) for whatever period you feel lead to do. A call to silencing the world around us to more clearly hear the Voice that created the world. A call to feel the Breath that brought life to Adam. A call to let the Consuming Fire do its work in us.

As Keith Green wrote, "Replace the lamp of my first love."

Let your light not be under a bushel, under the sheets or in front of the television this week!