Thursday, December 6, 2007

Ladies Night


Before I begin, I would like to point out that...yeah...that's my hot wife and cute baby over there>

Last Night at AREA 51 we spiced things up by changing the speaker. Instead of hearing Jeff speak one more boring time and hearing one more stupid story about Taco the cat, we thought we would let everyone get a woman's perspective. So, Jeff's wife Lori and our Student Ministry intern Lacy both gave an incredible message.

Their theme was loving God on both the inside and the outside. Lacy went first and talked about truly loving God. She taught out of John 21 when Jesus asked Peter 3 times if he loved him, and the conclusion of the story is Jesus telling Peter to follow him. Lacy explained that you can say you love God all you want, but true love means you will follow him no matter the cost.

Lori (a.k.a the hottest wife ever) spoke next about loving God with our outside. Specifically, she spoke to girls about the way they dress. I won't tell you what she said, because...well...only she can get away with talking about the way girls dress. I can't, so I don't. I will sum it up the way she did. Ephesians 5:3 says, "Among you there must not even be a HINT of sexual immorality." She challenged girls to examine their closets to see if there was "even a hint of immorality" in their wardrobe.

Suffice to say, they both did an incredible job. I am so lucky to have an amazing wife who is gifted to minister to teenagers. I realize that not every student pastor has that joy. I am blessed. I know it. I married out of my league. I know it. We make cute babies. I know it. (That's just to see how many people actually read our blog...)

I am also very thankful for Lacy. She does an incredible job as our intern. Specifically she has gotten Middle School CORE Groups off the ground this semster, so for all you parents, make sure the next time you see Lacy to thank her for all she does.

We have one more Wednesday night this semester, and unfortunately, you will have to put up with me preaching. But, make sure your there. It will be a great time.

-Jeff

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