Road Trip Playlist 2014 #9

Review of June 13...

Friday the 13th was not too scary here in Arizona.  Long commutes are the theme if this stay here while attending the Heart for Lebanon board meetings, but it's been a blessing to commute and connect with Pastor Jim Davey.

The H4L meetings have been productive and are setting the stage for greater things out of this amazing ministry.  Several churches could benefit from the type of discussions we have to preparing for even greater effectiveness of ministry; this is a sharp group with whom to serve and collaborate.  I always learn a lot and get fired up in the process.

We did take a break just to laugh and be together, getting out for a desert jeep excursion and dinner. Fun, memorable time...

Well my meetings with H4L end today, and then I begin to shift gears to think about McDowell Mountain Community Church and my time with them this Sunday.  Before I change locations in Phoenix, here's the song of the day...

Disclaimer: 

The views, opinions, antics, and behavior of <insert artist name here>

or those same represented within their song <insert song title here>

or of their record label, affiliates, or any other fan base

are NOT necessarily the views, opinions, antics or behavior of the Oldham Family,

Three Worlds, Church of God Ministries, Church of God doctrine,

or any other related Christian or organization;

it's merely a song, on a blog post, 

so read the rest of the post to find out what strange meaning Ken is drawing from it. :)

and now..., continuing with the 2014 Playlist...

Another day of just needing a fun song to bounce out of the seriousness of 3 days of Board meetings :)

Vance Joy is another artist that I do not know that well, but his song "Riptide" is simple, fun and catchy - but what I love best about this is that the album is called, "God loves you when you're dancing" :)

One of my favorite movie scenes is from the sequel "Evan Almighty" in which Morgan Freeman again plays the role of God (see "Bruce Almighty" for his first portrayal), and the role of "Evan" is played by comic actor Steve Carell.  At the end of the movie, Evan is having a hindsight "a-ha" moment with God, coming to grips with His humor and wisdom--then God encourages Evan to dance, and when Evan does, God doesn't just watch, but He dances with Evan.  I love that thought of God dancing beside us--it makes me teary and smile all at the same time.