The New York Jets just made D’Brickashaw Ferguson one of the highest paid players in the National Football League. Is he a quarter back? A running back? A wide receiver? A line backer, cornerback, defensive lineman? No, he is an offensive lineman. He is the Jets left tackle and his #1 priority is to protect his quarter back, Mark Sanchez.
Football gets it. For the past 10 to 15 years some of the highest paid players are left tackles. Men whose #1 priority is to protect the teams most important player, the quarter back. Left tackles won’t score a touchdown. They won’t run for a first down. They won’t be featured on SportsCenter. They will just protect the people who get all the glory.
I wonder what would happen if we started looking at the left tackles in our lives and treated them with the respect they deserve?
(and… if you are in a position to pay them, pay them what they deserve. Reward them for all they have done protecting you through thick and thin…)
It is very apparent to me that the world is thirsty for leadership.
This is not a American problem, a European problem, a Christian problem, an Islamic problem… this is a world wild problem.
The first sermon I ever preached I used this clip from the movie “The American President” (I had an edited version). I believe the world is still desperately seeking leaders.
There is a debate as to what the world needs in a leader. I think this is a fair debate, but when a true leader appears we must stop trying to tear him/her apart and instead unify.
King David was a leader. I wonder if he could have been King during the “Internet Age?”
Would Jesus even have 3 years of ministry if he chose to come to Earth now, or would he be crucified in 6 months? 1 year? 2 years?
People have lost all trust, but I believe if a true leader appears, people will follow.
Jennifer and I went to see Eclipse, the third installment in the Twilight Saga movies series, today.
Jennifer is a huge fan of the books, so going to these movies is a big deal for us. To me, Eclipse was by far and away the best movie in the series to date. It had great action, the story line matured (somewhat) and Robert Pattinson (Edward) showed he can clearly act.
But the reason I was so thouroughly impressed with Eclipse was because of Carlisle Cullen (played by Peter Facinelli).
Carlisle is the leader of the Cullen Clan, a clan of vampires that live a “moral” vampire lifestyle. The Cullen’s live as a family, believe in marriage and do not attack or eat humans, but rather hunt and eat wild animals to survive.
In Eclipse, Carlise shows tremendous leadership skill as he negotiates and oversees a partnership between his family and a family / pack of werewolves (vampires and werewolves are natural born enemies… who knew???). Carlisle’s demeanor, actions, words, attitude and overall presence was fun to watch on the silver screen.
Carlisle showed tremendous leadership skills throughout the movie. He showed:
Decision Making
Strategy Development
Team Building
Delegation
Negotiation
Encouragement
Correction
…all in all I was just thoroughly impressed with Peter Facinelli’s performance in Eclipse.
You may be like me and not into this whole romanticized vampire culture that is going on right now, but if you do see this movie, pay attention to Carlisle, to me, he is truly the most intriguing character of the entire movie.
I was talking with Pastor Tommy about the Sunday when Bishop Long announced NewBirth Augusta.
It was a great day full of fun and excitement, but as we are now a a few weeks removed, it is interesting to look back and see what God orchestrated in the two Sunday services of that day.
From the NewBirth Youth leading praise and worship, to the local public school Principals speaking, to Bishop Long’s message, it seems that God orchestrated everything to fit perfectly into the vision and passion that He has instilled in Pastor Tommy.
Pastor T has a heart for children, youth and young adults. Pastor told me a long time ago that a non traditional praise and worship style was going to be needed to reach the up and coming generations. With the NewBirth youth leading praise and worship that day it was as if God was just confirming Pastor has NBA on the right path.
You may not know this but Pastor taught school before he joined Bishop Long at NewBirth. Pastor’s heart to see the school system revitalized, or completely reinvented, is amazing. The day of the NBA announcement two local Principals spoke to the NewBirth congregation asking for the congregations help. Again God was confirming Pastor’s heart.
The Sunday of the NBA announcement Bishop Long introduced the ”Love like Him, Live like Him, Lead like Him” vision. As Bishop explained, this vision is from God and it is God’s call to all of NewBirth. How exciting is it that God chose the Sunday of the NBA announcement to have Bishop reveal this mandate?
Tonight Pastor T announced that New Birth Augusta will host a meeting Wednesday, March 17th at the DoubleTree Hotel beginning at 7 pm. The
Lisa... and Nathaniel... leading praise & worship
meeting is for everyone interested in this new ministry. Pastor T will share his heart and vision for New Birth Augusta and give you a sneak peak into what God has planned.
Tonight was an amazing time of worship and planning. God is truly up to something, the likes few have ever seen.
The launch date for NBA has been a topic of discussion for quite some time, but it appears that God is revealing the date He wants NBA to launch. Pastor should be announcing NBA’s launch date at the March 17 meeting at the DoubleTree.
Without going into specific timelines, NBA is really praying for and seeking for people that have musical talent who might be interested in joining the NBA team. If you can play the drums, guitar, bass, violin, trumpet… if you can play any instrument and believe God would want you to join us at NBA please e-mail Pastor T @ tpowell@newbirth.org. When sending your e-mail, please put “NBA Praise & Worship” in the subject line.
God is moving fast. Please pray that all of NBA can keep up with Him!
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