The Teleprompter Prez

I still find it very ironic that many claim what a great orator our new president is when he obviously cannot function without his teleprompter. Maybe if I want to be such a great speaker I need to haul a teleprompter in for my Wednesday night Bible studies with my students. I'm sure that would really grab and maintain their attention.

I recently discussed with a pastor friend of mine who has been reading a book about "Preaching On Your Feet." In this book, pastors are encouraged to not use notes when they are preaching. I completely understand that a president must make numerous amounts of speeches and it would be impossible to memorize them. However, pastors must learn how to engage their audience and use proper oratory skills. Is that too much to ask from ummmm..... ummmm.... our president?

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Do I Have To Be Inside?

I don't know about the recent weather where you live, but here in the great state of Oklahoma, the weather this week has been absolutely beautiful. This is when I really wish I had an outside job instead of having to be stuck inside peering out my office window at all of the sunshine. I was very jealous of my family today because they got to go to the zoo with another family from church while I was slaving away at work. That's okay because my turn is coming one of these days.

Needless to say, I'm starting to get the itch for summer to be here. If you aren't aware, summer as a youth pastor is just plain awesome! Yes, it is extremely busy and chaotic, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Don't get me wrong, still have plenty to do before I'm ready to head off to our camps and mission trip, but I am really looking forward to this summer with my students.

Here are a few recent pictures of the girls. Hope you enjoy.

Here is Emily and her friend Eli at the zoo.

Callie trying on her new life vest.

Callie being Callie.

That is all for now. Soon I will be uploading more pictures from the last couple of months and from our camping trip. Until then, enjoy the weather!