• I’m looking forward to the Pungo parade and cookout this weekend. I just got word that we’ll have the bounce house for the kids this weekend. I know my kids love jumping around in that. Invite your friends. They don’t have to bring anything to join us for lunch. We’ll have plenty of food. Just invite them. They’ll have a great time.
  • Over the past two weeks I’ve been able to attend conferences with many of my favorite authors and pastors: James McDonald, Jim Cymbala, Charles Swindoll, Perry Noble, and several others.
  • We have an amazing leadership team at Essential. I am honored to work with people who just embody everything that God wanted his church to be.
  • Essential T-Shirts are here. They’re only $5. We didn’t get them printed to make a profit, but rather for you to help get the word out about what God is doing at Essential. Just this past week someone visited Essential for the first time because they saw someone wearing an Essential T-Shirt. That’s why I want you to get shirts for the family and wear them when you’re out and about.
  • This weekend I’ll be giving you another value that can give your family a real boost. Last year in our marriage series (check it out here) I shared how saying “I’m committed to you” can be far more powerful than saying, “I love you.” This weekend I’ll be sharing something that goes beyond love and commitment. I can’t wait to share it. See you Sunday for another Family Boost.
  • I’m loving the passion that Justin has for worship. I found some YouTube videos of him before he came to Essential. Here’s one of them: