They're watching

It has quickly became apparent at my house that Sadie's vocabulary is enlarging quite rapidly. Daily, it is a common occurrence for her to repeat words that I say and mimic actions that I perform. This picture, as hilarious as it is, resembles a great truth. Her eyes are watching, her eyes are on a quest to learn as she models the way I act and talk. As you live your life, remember that people  are watching the way you act and talk, what will they learn?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
"If a child is too keep alive his inborn sense of wonder ... he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in." Rachel Carson

Make some noise. C      

Unlocking the Door

Featured in the picture to the left is Brenner, my homeless friend that I have worked with for over 13 years, opening the door of his home for the first time. As I reflect back on that day, the more this picture means to me. That day I thought I got to witness Brenner unlock the door to his dreams, but I was wrong. That day I witnessed him unlock the door to both of our dreams. His dream to no longer being homeless, my dream that all people would have a place of refuge. After I had left from his home, he sent me a text I will cherish for the rest of my life. It read... "Hey Chad, I am officially not homeless Thanks to you and our Heavenly Father."  What dream are you dreaming not only for yourself, but also for humanity?  Make some noise-C                

Round 3

Round 3 Tomorrow, as we continue our series Faith in Rock and Roll. Please don't forget to invite a friend that wouldn't normally attend church.

Make some noise.
C

The only thing

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

-Edmund Burke

Another Takeover

I wanted those of you that support our efforts to hear it first from me, before it is breaks on a local news station's air waves. Tomorrow, will be a big day for Stop the Violence, we will be featured on KRBC to be interviewed about our local efforts to fight violence and to announce that STV will take over another city! It will air next Thursday at 10pm. This Summer Stop the Violence will cover a new territory, the stop 6 area of Fort Worth. We are partnering with our dear friend Rodney Mcintosh to make some noise against violence in his city.. More details will follow in the days ahead.

Stop the violence will be featured in Forth Worth this Summer, San Antonio in the early Fall, and Abilene mid-Fall. Stop The Violence is doing what it was created to do, move!

Make some NOISE!
C

Dying

There are many in the world dying for a piece of bread, but there are many more dying for a little love.

-Mother Teresa

Don't miss this...

Last weekend we had an incredible time as we investigated "Who will stop the rain." This weekend if you are in Abilene you won't want to miss this Sunday's experience as we look at "I still haven't found what I am looking for." I encourage you to invite someone that normally wouldn't come to church.
Make some noise.
C