tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72395399647594871432024-03-05T06:25:37.338-06:00Pastor Michael Wrightthoughts, diaries and devotionsMichael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-18806138869737538612010-07-06T22:52:00.001-05:002010-07-06T22:52:29.949-05:00Connor and Jacklyn<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4E1dwKBtxI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4E1dwKBtxI</a><p><br>His grace is enough,<p>MichaelMichael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-73377618332730355522010-06-28T11:08:00.001-05:002010-06-28T11:08:33.552-05:00That's what I call a care package<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mpCMth0thyeL4YOFecvtUHKPlXjekMcJgcus2ZgIXNv2GkgqEJcJ9Jsb2IYUB75W84ulTqJCN1GAof6QrcRSF59NOgmyIHofY1QHOOoULmmoJfl9K274RkFBa7R8yO2w3k2S6sQOBy45/s1600/photo-713553.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mpCMth0thyeL4YOFecvtUHKPlXjekMcJgcus2ZgIXNv2GkgqEJcJ9Jsb2IYUB75W84ulTqJCN1GAof6QrcRSF59NOgmyIHofY1QHOOoULmmoJfl9K274RkFBa7R8yO2w3k2S6sQOBy45/s320/photo-713553.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487857154514060178" /></a></p>
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<br>I thought this was funny...all the old peope are on blackberries, <br>iPhones, laptops, and iPads. The youth are coloring, playing cards, <br>talking and laughing.Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-50312317083385051952010-06-28T06:06:00.001-05:002010-06-28T06:06:21.060-05:00Connor's awesome friends<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk75mtllR0m8VkRF1flI6_dVXbWc7BuF1Lnd4UHZuCLkp2ZueDPbvTQgCAw17NQy11ZwcCO5o0p2ioE5jytsTCvCkAiJ9Tmp4Mt555osvXt75tYpWc1MQGGXWFsSWX4LolMhomgdw1JcAU/s1600/photo-781061.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk75mtllR0m8VkRF1flI6_dVXbWc7BuF1Lnd4UHZuCLkp2ZueDPbvTQgCAw17NQy11ZwcCO5o0p2ioE5jytsTCvCkAiJ9Tmp4Mt555osvXt75tYpWc1MQGGXWFsSWX4LolMhomgdw1JcAU/s320/photo-781061.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487779276894662098" /></a></p>
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<br>Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-68063583588343682702010-02-11T22:04:00.004-06:002010-02-11T23:28:15.802-06:00Day 1 of the Sisters<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lHcEtfdAWNIfiLU_TcbXUqHo9t0H3PjAcSSXysfzqOuoBOfHvIUZEyGJadB_mtJyCxtdPpfzHHqBFTYj1nyCLtjDka8HjhopYfum_QA-TSZC032vZ4VyqxhyFCbTQ1IUyJLS-1ECic1l/s1600-h/Fburg1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 335px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437223824493688594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lHcEtfdAWNIfiLU_TcbXUqHo9t0H3PjAcSSXysfzqOuoBOfHvIUZEyGJadB_mtJyCxtdPpfzHHqBFTYj1nyCLtjDka8HjhopYfum_QA-TSZC032vZ4VyqxhyFCbTQ1IUyJLS-1ECic1l/s320/Fburg1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>We left Liberty Hill about 4:00 with plans to get to Kerrville. It started raining again just as we were leaving, and then it started sleeting. The temperature dropped to 35 degrees and the rain just kept coming. We decided to stop in Fredericksburg and it warm up.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>Tomorrow we will head on to Leakey and the Sisters...it was a great start!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The picture is of Tim, Rick, and me at the hotel in Fredericksburg...Steve took the picture.</div><br /><div></div>Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-41183667513369379492010-02-10T22:36:00.004-06:002010-02-10T23:15:23.960-06:00Riding the SistersToday is really D-minus-1 for this big trip...A great friend is having his 50th birthday next Tuesday, so a couple of us younger guys (sorry Rick...had to do it) are taking him out to the Texas Hill Country to "Ride the Sisters". Now before you go off the deep end, allow me to explain...<br /><br />The "Three Sisters" are three farm-to-market roads known to motorcycle riders around the world as the best roads to ride in Texas. They have all the twisties and scenery a biker could want. The funny thing is, I grew up south of that area and had no idea about the popularity of those roads until I started riding several years ago.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXysxpy7FuVrtQIzqan_fYy_2602H1hHVkFBx55VQgdz6quk4IgYOyOGAbsXs6aiMXLsfMCgh4nFnayqGiIgBnRw-Y_G4PLVt8XImgEzbbembS86FD86IhMfRuuttZV6OEC_W9887gYxY4/s1600-h/TX_MAP_3.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXysxpy7FuVrtQIzqan_fYy_2602H1hHVkFBx55VQgdz6quk4IgYOyOGAbsXs6aiMXLsfMCgh4nFnayqGiIgBnRw-Y_G4PLVt8XImgEzbbembS86FD86IhMfRuuttZV6OEC_W9887gYxY4/s320/TX_MAP_3.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436841442441320354" border="0" /></a>For Rick's birthday, I got the four of us rooms at the D'Rose Inn in Leakey, which is something of a biker hangout in the Hill Country. The plan was to head out tomorrow afternoon (Thursday), ride the back roads from Liberty Hill to Kerrville, down to Medina, and then over to Leakey. That would put us in the right spot to have an all day ride Friday, a morning ride Saturday, and be able to head back in plenty of time for the Valentine's Dinner at church Saturday evening.<br /><br />Only one small little detail...snow. Can you believe it? The one weekend I am able to work this out and it decides to <span style="font-style: italic;">snow in South Texas!<br /><br /></span>We still have plans to leave tomorrow if the weather cooperates. I don't mind the cold, but the rain just makes it miserable. We have all made numerous trips to every motorcycle shop in the area and too many trips to count to Academy to prepare for the cold weather. We will see what tomorrow brings...If nothing else, we are prepared in case you-know-where freezes over if Farouk what's-his-name wins the Governor's race.<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><br />A huge appreciation out to my good friend Rex Fortner...Rex has been gracious enough to let me ride his '09 Ultra Classic so Steve can ride my Nomad. No doubt about it...I came out better on that deal.<br /><br />That's about it for now...check back tomorrow and the following days for news and pics from the<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>road.<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><br /></span><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/ADMINI%7E1.MAV/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" />Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-60836402631898809102009-09-30T20:30:00.002-05:002009-09-30T20:39:18.330-05:00Wednesday devotional<p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Wednesday Devotional<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></o:p></span></u></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Preparing for Revival:<span style=""> </span>Why we fast</span></b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" > Kings and commoners, priests and prophets, and cities and nations fasted in the Bible.<o:p></o:p> Revivals and renewals are recorded as occurring during or directly after a fast. Paul<o:p></o:p> fasted three days prior to his conversion experience and Cornelius was fasting when an angel appeared to him prior to his conversion. Jesus expected us to fast. He said that his followers would fast when the Bridegroom would no longer be with them and Matthew 6:16 records Him as saying, “<i style="">When you fast…</i>”<o:p></o:p><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Why do we fast?<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >First, fasting is a matter of the heart.<span style=""> </span>Joel 2:12 says <b style=""><i style="">“return to me with all your heart, with fasting.”</i></b><span style=""> </span>This means fasting is an expression of wholeheartedness.<span style=""> </span>It is us telling God we have fully come to him and we are fully committed to him.<span style=""> </span>It is telling making it about God and not about the physical.<span style=""> </span>Fasting is us showing God we have put the Kingdom ahead of our desires, and that his glory supersedes our purpose.<o:p></o:p><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Second, fasting brings focus.<span style=""> </span>Jeremiah 29:13 says <b style=""><i style="">“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”</i></b><span style=""> </span>Fasting helps us temper our desires and get rid of distractions.<span style=""> </span>At the same time, we can be spiritually empowered.<span style=""> </span>Fasting is to help bring spiritual clarity. It removes distractions so we can focus our intentions on prayer and seeking God’s will.<span style=""> </span>Think about it…if you fast you become hungry!<span style=""> </span>The hunger pangs are a reminder for you to turn towards God and give over to him whatever issue you are presenting or seeking.<span style=""> </span>Fasting overshadows all the other distractions in our life and allows us to focus on one thing:<span style=""> </span>seeking his will!<o:p></o:p><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Finally, fasting brings humility.<span style=""> </span>James 4:10 says, <b style=""><i style="">“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” </i></b><span style=""> </span>By denying the worldly part of eating, we are firmly stating our full faith and trust is in God.<span style=""> </span>As I have said before, we are accustomed to having enough.<span style=""> </span>We cannot imagine being without, and we pridefully take full credit for the blessings in our life.<span style=""> </span>Fasting reminds us that God is almighty, powerful, and the Wonderful Maker.<span style=""> </span>It helps us realize how much he has blessed us.<o:p></o:p><br /></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Be prepared for renewal!<o:p></o:p></span><b style=""><u><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></u></b></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><u><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></u></b></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><u><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Today’s prayer:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Father God,<o:p></o:p><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >You are my provider.<span style=""> </span>You are sufficient for all my needs.<span style=""> </span>It is because of you that I live; you give me 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0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Lord, I want to know your glory!<span style=""> </span>Allow me to worship you with prayer and fasting.<span style=""> </span>I come before you – broken and needy – to know you and to seek your face.<span style=""> </span>Thank you for loving me!<o:p></o:p><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >In the name of Jesus,<o:p></o:p><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></b></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></b></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Step 5 to fasting:<span style=""> </span>Prepare through knowing why we fast.<span style=""> </span>Read this passage from Isaiah and pray over the reasons listed here:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><b style=""><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >“Is this the kind of fast I have chosen,<br /> only a day for a man to humble himself?<br /> Is it only for bowing one's head like a reed<br /> and for lying on sackcloth and ashes?<br /> Is that what you call a fast,<br /> a day acceptable to the LORD ? <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p><b style=""><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:<br /> to loose the chains of injustice<br /> and untie the cords of the yoke,<br /> to set the oppressed free<br /> and break every yoke? <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p><b style=""><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Is it not to share your food with the hungry<br /> and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—<br /> when you see the naked, to clothe him,<br /> and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?”<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Isaiah 58:6-8, NIV <o:p></o:p></span></i></b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >His grace is enough!<o:p></o:p><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Pastor Michael<o:p></o:p></span></p>Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-71134439614861108392009-09-30T07:50:00.002-05:002009-09-30T08:00:17.115-05:00Tuesday devotional<span style="font-family:arial;">This is the devotional we sent out yesterday...it got a little crazy and I did not get it posted. I will post today's devotional later this afternoon...</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Preparing for Revival:<span style=""> </span>Spiritual Preparation for Fasting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Preparing for revival is not just about getting dressed and showing up on time.<span style=""> </span>Revival is about change, and we want to change from the inside out.<span style=""> </span>If we truly want to change from the inside out, we must prepare from the inside out.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >We are not accustomed to doing without.<span style=""> </span>We live in times of plenty, and there are very few people who experience true hunger.<span style=""> </span>This is the day and age of fast food and credit cards, and that means for most people there is usually a meal just around the next corner.<span style=""> </span>There are those who sometimes do experience hunger and I certainly do not want to ignore their plight.<span style=""> </span>Even this points to our need to rely on God.<span style=""> </span>For the most part, hunger is transient at its worst.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Satan uses our prosperity against us.<span style=""> </span>He has used the very blessings God has given us to distract us from the gaping holes we have in our lives.<span style=""> </span>We have been conditioned to not ever lack for anything, and because of this we forget the hunger we are to have for God.<span style=""> </span>We continue to pour junk into the gaps in our lives, only to realize there is only one thing that can truly fill us.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Fasting – allowing ourselves to feel physical hunger – helps us ignore life’s distractions so we can concentrate on God and his plans.<span style=""> </span>Fasting allows us to let go of the gap-fillers and hold fast to the cross.<span style=""> </span>Fasting brings focus.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >In order to honor God through fasting, we must be prepared.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >The first step to spiritual preparation is to spend time – devoted, one-on-one time – in prayer with God.<span style=""> </span>Every fast in the Bible was accompanied by prayer.<span style=""> </span>Fasting should never be done as a stand-alone method of worship.<span style=""> </span>Instead, it should be done with a heart properly prepared through prayer.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >The second step is to examine your heart and detect any unconfessed sin. Scripture records that God always requires His people to repent of their sins before He will hear their prayers. King David said:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Come and hear, all of you who reverence the Lord, and I will tell you what he did for me: For I cried to him for help, with praises ready on my tongue. He would not have listened if I had not confessed my sins. But he listened! He heard my prayer! He paid attention to it!</span></i><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Blessed be God who didn't turn away when I was praying, and didn't refuse me his kindness and love.</span></i><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" > (Psalm 66:16-20)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >In your prayers, confess not only obvious sins, but less obvious ones as well.<span style=""> </span>Remember there are two kinds of sin: the sins of commission (things we do against God’s will), and sin of omission (things we fail to do to that are God’s will). Our sin is usually part and parcel with worldly-mindedness, self-centeredness, spiritual indifference, and unwillingness to share your faith in Christ with others.<span style=""> </span>Sin can also be failing to spend sufficient time in God's Word and in prayer, a poor relationship with your spouse, your children, your pastor, or other members of your church.<span style=""> </span>Confess these things and commit to turning away from them and towards God.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Be prepared for renewal!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><u><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /></span></u></b></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><u><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Today’s prayer:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Father God,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Your grace and beauty are beyond my comprehension!<span style=""> </span>I cannot fathom the depth of your love, and I cannot begin to measure how much you love me.<span style=""> </span>I desperately want to please you and honor you.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Lord, I need your forgiveness. <span style=""> </span>I want to experience change in my life and I know sin can block revival.<span style=""> </span>There are so many ways in which I fall short of your glory.<span style=""> </span>I confess these things before you now, and I seek your help in turning away from them.<span style=""> </span>Thank you for dying for me, and thank you for forgiving me. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Lord Jesus, I am ready for change.<span style=""> </span>Help me prepare to receive your direction in my life.<span style=""> </span>I ask for your inspiration as I seek you through fasting and prayer.<span style=""> </span>Thank you for blessing me.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >In the name of Jesus,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></b></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Step 3 to fasting:<span style=""> </span>Pray<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span style=""> </span>Philippians 4:6-7</span></em><em><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></em></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></b></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Step 4 to fasting:<span style=""> </span>Confess and seek forgiveness<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”<span style=""> </span>1 John 1:9</span></em><em><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></em></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></em></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></b></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Tomorrow:<span style=""> </span>Why we fast.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >His grace is enough!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Pastor Michael<o:p></o:p></span></p>Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-19220238604320070922009-09-28T14:47:00.002-05:002009-09-28T14:55:14.485-05:00Monday Devotional: Preparing for Revival<!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >We all share a deep desire to be more intimate and more devoted to God. Like I mentioned yesterday, I believe we all love God, but we sometimes are not experiencing being <b style=""><i style="">in love</i></b> with him.<span style=""> </span>It often seems like there is something that gets in the way of that kind of heart-felt, devotional love. We all have the desire to give our hearts to Him, but this desire is often shared with desires for a lot of other stuff.<span style=""> </span>As John Piper puts it, our decreased hunger for God is not because He is unsavory, but because we keep ourselves stuffed with other things. In other words, we are so full of food, entertainment, work, play, kids, school, friends, and life that we have no appetite left for God.<br /><br />There is nothing wrong with all those things.<span style=""> </span>It is not the big things that rob us of our hunger for God. It is the constant nibbling at the table of the world that leaves us so full that we have no appetite left for him! <span style=""> </span>I run into this problem every Thanksgiving.<span style=""> </span>I get excited about the family and the fellowship, but I really like the meal.<span style=""> </span>All day long, I nibble and snack and when the main meal comes, I don’t really enjoy it. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >In our lives, we are nibbling on work, family, computers, investing, TV, internet, gaming, sports, school, shopping, exercising, talking on the phone, home repair, and even our Christian walk.<span style=""> </span>While all these are fine, taken together they can leave us so full that we have nothing left for God.<span style=""> </span>Wouldn’t it be great to be so full of God we didn’t have room for the rest?<span style=""> </span>Oh, to experience such fullness!<br /><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br /><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >What a great reason to fast!<br /><br />As we enter the final days before Revival, begin your preparation by being before God.<span style=""> </span>Pray that God will remove barriers to your personal revival.<span style=""> </span>Make a list of the changes you need in your life and pray over these tonight before you go to bed and again tomorrow when you wake up.<span style=""> </span>Begin preparing for your fast on Friday by studying God’s word on fasting.<span style=""> </span>I have included several Scriptures for you to read and a couple of points on getting ready for a fast.<span style=""> </span>Tomorrow I will send out more devotional material aimed at helping each of us prepare for fasting and revival.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><u><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Today’s prayer:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Father God,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p><br /></o:p></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >You are overwhelming and mighty.<span style=""> </span>I cannot fathom the fullness of you.<span style=""> </span>I know I have many things wrong in my life, and I need your forgiveness for so many things.<span style=""> </span>Thank you for loving me enough to die for me, and thank you for your forgiveness.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Lord, I want to be empty before you.<span style=""> </span>I want to experience a hunger for you like I have never experienced before.<span style=""> </span>Jesus, I ask you to help me remove the distractions from my life so I can fully focus on your plan and your will for me.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Lord, I ask you to prepare my heart for you.<span style=""> </span>I ask that you provide clear direction for me.<span style=""> </span>Father, I want to honor you with fasting this Friday.<span style=""> </span>Reveal your will to me in this.<span style=""> </span>Help me seek your and experience your revelation and direction.<span style=""> </span>I want to know you more, and I ask that you bless me as I prepare to be changed by you.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /></span></i></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >In the name of Jesus,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></b></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Step 1 to fasting:<span style=""> </span>Believe fasting and prayer work.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >“But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”<span style=""> </span>James 1:6<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></b></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Step 2 to fasting:<span style=""> </span>Identify your inspiration and write your specific reason down on a piece of paper.<span style=""> </span>Pray over it and meditate on it.<span style=""> </span>Allow God to convict you.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."<span style=""> </span>2 Chronicles 7:14</span></em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 45pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style=""><br /></span></span></em></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style=""></span>“There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions.”<span style=""> </span>Ezra 8:21</span></em><em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></em></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 45pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 45pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 45pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Tomorrow:<span style=""> </span>Spiritual preparation for fasting.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >His grace is enough!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p><p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="text" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:#000000;" >Pastor Michael<o:p></o:p></span></p>Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-41113172905775174312009-01-08T22:38:00.001-06:002009-01-08T22:38:48.346-06:00Are You Excited?<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KmD1XdlqyS_hX7RqbPmC2alOyX8swyyvGWmzEwrwdorYtPRcloxR_fibmmtcaFhBoTrQUqVj5yab8XJwOCOA4vutWaJ8IeVbP9ML1MIWGfdGgSZsaT1TkZKa6Z3cSPJZwySuzFCU38k3/s1600-h/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FRmVsbG93c2hpcEhpZ2hSZXNvbHV0aW9uMDEwODA5LmpwZw==%3F=-728349"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KmD1XdlqyS_hX7RqbPmC2alOyX8swyyvGWmzEwrwdorYtPRcloxR_fibmmtcaFhBoTrQUqVj5yab8XJwOCOA4vutWaJ8IeVbP9ML1MIWGfdGgSZsaT1TkZKa6Z3cSPJZwySuzFCU38k3/s320/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FRmVsbG93c2hpcEhpZ2hSZXNvbHV0aW9uMDEwODA5LmpwZw==%3F=-728349" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289148836887773218" /></a></p>This is awesome! This is the 3D rendering of our planned new building. I can't wait to see the work God will do in getting us ready. We must place our faith in Him and get excited by the prospect of doing God's work.
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<br>Michael S. Wright <><
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<br>+++Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T+++Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-28514973807041515882008-12-31T12:51:00.002-06:002008-12-31T13:04:36.975-06:00A GREAT STORY! Grapevine Faith vs Gainsville State Football, By Rick Reilly, ESPN The Magazine<p>They played the oddest game in high school football history last month down in Grapevine, Texas. It was Grapevine Faith vs. Gainesville State School and everything about it was upside down. </p><p>For instance, when Gainesville came out to take the field, the Faith fans made a 40-yard spirit line for them to run through. Did you hear that? The other team's fans?</p><p>They even made a banner for players to crash through at the end. It said, "Go Tornadoes!" Which is also weird, because Faith is the Lions.</p><p>It was rivers running uphill and cats petting dogs. More than 200 Faith fans sat on the Gainesville side and kept cheering the Gainesville players on - by name.</p><p>"I never in my life thought I'd hear people cheering for us to hit their kids," recalls Gainesville's QB and middle linebacker, Isaiah. "I wouldn't expect another parent to tell somebody to hit their kids. But they wanted us to!"</p><p>And even though Faith walloped them 33-14, the Gainesville kids were so happy that after the game they gave head coach Mark Williams a sideline squirt-bottle shower like he'd just won state. Gotta be the first Gatorade bath in history for an 0-9 coach.</p><p>But then you saw the 12 uniformed officers escorting the 14 Gainesville players off the field and two and two started to make four. They lined the players up in groups of five-handcuffs ready in their back pockets – and marched them to the team bus. That's because Gainesville is a maximum-security correctional facility 75 miles north of Dallas. Every game it plays is on the road.</p><p>This all started when Faith's head coach, Kris Hogan, wanted to do something kind for the Gainesville team. Faith had never played Gainesville, but he already knew the score. After all, Faith was 7-2 going into the game, Gainesville 0-8 with 2 TDs all year. Faith has 70 kids, 11 coaches, the latest equipment and involved parents. Gainesville has a lot of kids with convictions for drugs, assault and robbery-many of whose families had disowned them – wearing seven-year-old shoulder pads and ancient helmets.</p><p>So Hogan had this idea. What if half of our fans-for one night only – cheered for the other team? He sent out an email asking the Faithful to do just that. "Here's the message I want you to send:" Hogan wrote. "You are just as valuable as any other person on planet Earth."</p><p>Some people were naturally confused. One Faith player walked into Hogan's office and asked, "Coach, why are we doing this?"And Hogan said, "Imagine if you didn't have a home life. Imagine if everybody had pretty much given up on you. Now imagine what it would mean for hundreds of people to suddenly believe in you."</p><p>Next thing you know, the Gainesville Tornadoes were turning around on their bench to see something they never had before. Hundreds of fans. And actual cheerleaders!"</p><p>I thought maybe they were confused," said Alex, a Gainesville lineman (only first names are released by the prison). "</p><p>They started yelling 'DEE-fense!' when their team had the ball. I said, 'What? Why they cheerin' for us?'"</p><p>It was a strange experience for boys who most people cross the street to avoid. "We can tell people are a little afraid of us when we come to the games," says Gerald, a lineman who will wind up doing more than three years. "You can see it in their eyes. They're lookin' at us like we're criminals. But these people, they were yellin' for us! By our names!"</p><p>Maybe it figures that Gainesville played better than it had all season, scoring the game's last two touchdowns. Of course, this might be because Hogan put his third-string nose guard at safety and his third-string cornerback at defensive end. Still.</p><p>After the game, both teams gathered in the middle of the field to pray and that's when Isaiah surprised everybody by asking to lead. "We had no idea what the kid was going to say," remembers Coach Hogan. But Isaiah said this:<br /></p><p align="center"><strong><em>"Lord, I don't know how this happened, so I don't know how to say thank You, but I never would've known there was so many people in the world that cared about us."</em></strong></p><p align="left">And it was a good thing everybody's heads were bowed because they might've seen Hogan wiping away tears.</p><p align="left">As the Tornadoes walked back to their bus under guard, they each were handed a bag for the ride home - a burger, some fries, a soda, some candy, a Bible and an encouraging letter from a Faith player.</p><p align="left">The Gainesville coach saw Hogan, grabbed him hard by the shoulders and said, "You'll never know what your people did for these kids tonight. You'll never, ever know."</p><p align="left">And as the bus pulled away, all the Gainesville players crammed to one side and pressed their hands to the window, staring at these people they'd never met before, watching their waves and smiles disappearing into the night.</p><p align="left">Anyway, with the economy six feet under and Christmas running on about three and a half reindeer, it's nice to know that one of the best presents you can give is still absolutely free.</p><p align="left">Hope.</p><p align="left"><strong><em>Thanks to Clyde Davis for forwarding this to me...its a great time to have a little perspective!</em></strong><br /> </p>Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-60877524311835515992008-12-11T17:26:00.004-06:002008-12-11T17:29:15.798-06:00This was sent to me by Venesa Montague. Her mother sent it to her the first Christmas after Venesa lost her daughter Mandi. It is a beautiful reminder...<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#3333ff;"><em>My First Christmas in Heaven<br /><br />I see the countless Christmas trees<br />Around the world below,<br />With tiny lights like Heaven's stars reflecting on<br />The snow;<br />The sight is so spectacular<br />Please wipe away that tear,<br />For I am spending Christmas<br />With Jesus Christ this year.<br /><br />I hear the many Christmas songs<br />That people hold so dear,<br />But the sound of music cannot compare with the<br />Christmas choir up here.<br />I have no words to tell you<br />The joy their voices bring,<br />For it is beyond description<br />To hear the angels sing.<br /><br />I know how much you miss me,<br />I see the pain inside your heart<br />But I am not so far away<br />We really aren't apart.<br />So be happy for me dear ones,<br />You know I hold you dear,<br />And be glad I am spending Christmas<br />With Jesus Christ this year.<br /><br />I send you each a special gift<br />From my heavenly home above,<br />I send you each a memory<br />Of my undying love.<br />After all Love is a gift<br />More precious than pure gold,<br />It was always most important<br />In the stories that Jesus told.<br /><br />Please love each other<br />As The Father said to do,<br />For I cannot count the blessings<br />Or love He has for you.<br />So have a Merry Christmas<br />And wipe away that tear,<br />Remember I am spending Christmas<br />With Jesus Christ this year!</em></span></div>Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-79397555053796093442008-11-27T12:45:00.001-06:002008-11-27T12:45:21.536-06:00Happy Thanksgiving!<p class="MsoNormal">Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! If you are like me, you have put on your “fat pants” in great expectations of overeating and are making plans to see family and friends. Perhaps your day will be one of quiet relaxation. Whatever your plans, I want you to think about this: While it is okay to be thankful for <b><i>what</i></b> we have, we should be more thankful for <b><i>Who</i></b> we have!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I had the opportunity to see the sunrise this morning and I was reminded once again of our Risen Savior. We have so much to be thankful for in Him and I want to encourage you today to concentrate on the good things. The sermon this week will be from Colossians 1 and Paul tells us that we are to be thankful for the faith, love and hope we have in Christ Jesus. We are to hold to the Truth we have in Him and nothing else. Paul tells us to be joyful always, pray continuously and give thanks in all circumstances. Together, we have so much…we have God in our lives, Jesus for our salvation, each other to help us through the tough times and a plan to make real change happen. God is Good!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am specifically thankful for each of you and God’s providence for bringing us together. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday. That reminds me…if you are traveling, don’t use that as an excuse to miss church. Find a church where ever you are and worship with them. What a blessing to you and to them!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">A couple of things I missed in <b><i>This Week at Fellowship</i></b>. First, we are trying something a little different this Sunday. We are moving Steve Adam’s Sunday School class into the Sanctuary. The Sanctuary Class will meet every Sunday at 9:45 am and will be encouraged to grow and grow. This class will be an alternative for adult Bible study. Also, December 14 is our Adult Choir Christmas Cantata in both services. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">See you Sunday – remember…it is Southern Gospel Sunday…wear the pearl snaps! Sunday night is our Campfire Worship service with hot dogs and ‘Smores. Bring a chair and a friend!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I love you all…may God Bless You!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Pastor Michael</p>Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-49739629501868421702008-11-15T11:29:00.000-06:002008-11-15T11:33:35.892-06:00Fellowship Work Day<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJewqlkPpKHdTKBmMpoqSiVNw17xsyGi-gGSsoQt98ckN07pX7RfxYf6FsLvbvjO2cs-PbI35c-i1tTpAaMDSxWqOAwdjHQ-Vws4xyFUcH38rD8gJekJ4nf0aAwGF9w02r93mvdwCZfVyu/s1600-h/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNzcuanBn%3F=-715895"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJewqlkPpKHdTKBmMpoqSiVNw17xsyGi-gGSsoQt98ckN07pX7RfxYf6FsLvbvjO2cs-PbI35c-i1tTpAaMDSxWqOAwdjHQ-Vws4xyFUcH38rD8gJekJ4nf0aAwGF9w02r93mvdwCZfVyu/s320/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNzcuanBn%3F=-715895" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268938818965813602" /></a></p>The Fellowship tent is just about up! The tent sales guy said it would take 10-12 men at least 6 hours to get it up. He doesn't know the men (and a couple of ladies) at Fellowship! Not only did the tent go up, but the grounds got mowed, mirrors hung, kitchen repairs completed, roof repairs made at the Brann's, and a lot of other stuff done in under 3 hours!
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<br>God is good!
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<br>Michael S. Wright <><
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<br>+++Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T+++Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-48822086587747160072008-10-30T10:57:00.001-05:002008-10-30T11:01:31.939-05:00This week at FellowshipGood morning!<br /><br />Here are a few of the things to look forward to this week at Fellowship:<br /><br />Thursday <br /><br />6:00 pm – Celebrate Recovery Training begins (Little house on Loop 332, sandwiches served)<br /><br />Sunday <br /><br />New breakfast hours: 8:00 – 8:25 and 9:15 – 9:45<br />8:30 and 11:00 – Worship services. The sermon for this week: Worship, Part 5: Why We Go To Church<br />12:30pm – Stewardship meeting<br />4:30 pm – Phone Prayer chain meeting<br />6:00 pm – Fellowship 59: Giving Your Testimony<br />6:30 pm – Quarterly Business Meeting<br />o Treasurer<br />o Budget and Finance<br />o Long Range Committee (Don’t miss this…first look at the New Building proposal!!!)<br />o Nominating Committee recommendations<br />o Stewardship Committee recommendations<br /><br />Monday <br /><br />7:45a – 10p – Pray @ church for the election<br />6:00pm – Good News Evangelism and Visitation training…<br />Domino’s Dough Raising Fund Raiser night – Pick up a coupon in the foyer and use it to order a Domino’s pizza.<br /><br />Tuesday <br /><br />6:30am – 8:45 – Pastoral Pancakes<br />7:45a – 5:30p – Pray @ church for the election<br />VOTE!!! <br /><br />Wednesday <br /><br />5:15 pm – Fellowship Meal<br />6:30 pm – Wise Guys, Youth Two68, Prayer meeting and Bible Study<br />7:30 pm – Choir rehearsal<br /> <br /><br />May God bless you! Remember – you are serving on His mission field. In everything you do, glorify Him above all things. Focus your efforts on pleasing God and living a life that allows the love of Jesus to shine through!<br /><br />Let me challenge you in something; Make this the week in which you <strong><em>Dot your I’s…Invest and Invite!<br /></em></strong><br /><strong>Invest</strong> some time in someone around you. Show them God’s love by doing something for them or just by expressing appreciation in them.<br /><br /><strong>Invite</strong> them to church and encourage them to attend.<br /><br />In Christ,<br /><br />Pastor MichaelMichael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-85200696516188944342008-09-19T10:23:00.003-05:002008-09-19T10:25:38.892-05:00Take the time...<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I received this in an email from one of my Master's program advisors...take just a minute...</span><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#3333ff;">Already your kids are climbing on school buses and trees are showing signs of change. Living rooms on Sunday afternoons will soon be mini football stadiums, complete with yelling and screaming for favorite teams. Fall decorations are on the shelves and holidays are fast approaching. Time seems to have just one speed, which is full throttle.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#3333ff;"><br />There really aren’t enough hours in the day.<br /><br />In Psalm 90, Moses talks about how quickly time flies. These are words of wisdom. In verse twelve, he prays for the ability to measure his days. He calls upon God to teach him how to use each moment to the fullest and to the glory of God. Then two verses later, Moses cries out to God in the morning.<br /><br />Let me challenge you to take time each morning to spend with God. Ask Him to order your moments and satisfy your soul. It will not give you more time in the day, but it will help you manage the time you have.<br /><br /></span></em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I praying for you...</span>Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-12822965922905742092008-09-06T12:57:00.001-05:002008-09-19T10:26:29.012-05:00From my Gamma<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_HWE8vGbKFMnAaTnW3I8rjjCsuW1RCgtlq2epPyO6SMbVebz6YI59LSMVLv5fka-viWSbl9v2iDbgtC9wSJ3dxpFsg8eFnwRYeMeSwolMhb6xUs6nZ6uiP11SYcjHz_PwVJBcCbmIQBp/s1600-h/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTcuanBn%3F=-766631"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242970804480693874" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_HWE8vGbKFMnAaTnW3I8rjjCsuW1RCgtlq2epPyO6SMbVebz6YI59LSMVLv5fka-viWSbl9v2iDbgtC9wSJ3dxpFsg8eFnwRYeMeSwolMhb6xUs6nZ6uiP11SYcjHz_PwVJBcCbmIQBp/s320/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTcuanBn%3F=-766631" border="0" /></a></p>Michael S. Wright <><<br />+++Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T+++Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-71330452735949130352008-09-06T11:18:00.001-05:002008-09-19T10:27:06.649-05:00Oh man!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxealL11RtgKLyZn_GBKPPlBFbGsSAYuogKCF16seV6nlHfwow-Pq52s5u6J3zjhD4AzLiJST4wXgKRO1Yui605FqcbLhwXAheBQxRC11pnvzVZAL7j_zV9xN0tlPwYIFYyLNYvCq_8d-U/s1600-h/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTYuanBn%3F=-724668"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242944850975378754" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxealL11RtgKLyZn_GBKPPlBFbGsSAYuogKCF16seV6nlHfwow-Pq52s5u6J3zjhD4AzLiJST4wXgKRO1Yui605FqcbLhwXAheBQxRC11pnvzVZAL7j_zV9xN0tlPwYIFYyLNYvCq_8d-U/s320/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTYuanBn%3F=-724668" border="0" /></a></p>You ought to see the food Wayne and his crew have put together...come on!<br />Michael S. Wright <><<br /><br />+++Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T+++Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-53584968407547126782008-09-06T11:11:00.001-05:002008-09-19T10:27:19.042-05:00Cofield Band<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_q-HKfPR3VpSLK0BYSDc4y5mK2zEEtVSuqpQHsINY0-ZQHoUePFrbTIFdS39QHg3h2gMkU2hlEvmW_lLZuFBvWgcPoYgIE0LyY6UF5i1k0hZBsuMWhyphenhyphen-utKSxKkoZ2cl0rJiGv37lLE1/s1600-h/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTUuanBn%3F=-751680"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242942820933960050" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_q-HKfPR3VpSLK0BYSDc4y5mK2zEEtVSuqpQHsINY0-ZQHoUePFrbTIFdS39QHg3h2gMkU2hlEvmW_lLZuFBvWgcPoYgIE0LyY6UF5i1k0hZBsuMWhyphenhyphen-utKSxKkoZ2cl0rJiGv37lLE1/s320/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTUuanBn%3F=-751680" border="0" /></a></p>Justin and the boys are doing their sound check and they sound GREAT!<br />Michael S. Wright <><<br /><br />+++Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T+++Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-57551185994916092512008-09-06T07:30:00.001-05:002008-09-19T10:27:32.345-05:00Team Wright<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakVLkG0tEkjdVoHnvRfyQOyKL3-5ERun1YbqpUdVBXAFVUNLOSe7TtqtV8VsSTAKSCS0fuqRVDM0R4zxQCDClwvrZLdxj_l-c73Ey2oEJCsqLPdKdT-icnIdauNEqj8bXYYGqiAMSkwLf/s1600-h/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTQuanBn%3F=-774328"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242885794031633122" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakVLkG0tEkjdVoHnvRfyQOyKL3-5ERun1YbqpUdVBXAFVUNLOSe7TtqtV8VsSTAKSCS0fuqRVDM0R4zxQCDClwvrZLdxj_l-c73Ey2oEJCsqLPdKdT-icnIdauNEqj8bXYYGqiAMSkwLf/s320/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTQuanBn%3F=-774328" border="0" /></a></p>Michael S. Wright <><<br /><br />+++Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T+++Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-70058728425218974232008-09-06T07:19:00.001-05:002008-09-19T10:27:47.189-05:00Getting close<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3urWkXLneaNn_ZMBWZWdQEoMqxYFoD1FKXTXiHFvAJA0OSm7hGyPBwP9NKGxs4Yo6fivspJxALZKJAeickqRsQ5Zi1_KDo2Vl5rVEzFam7rljUZBy_Q79hRb4TyWLrMBFV7imkiL8RRJ0/s1600-h/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZXJyeS9waWN0dXJlcy9JTUcwMDE1My5qcGc=%3F=-763463"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242882744336274786" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3urWkXLneaNn_ZMBWZWdQEoMqxYFoD1FKXTXiHFvAJA0OSm7hGyPBwP9NKGxs4Yo6fivspJxALZKJAeickqRsQ5Zi1_KDo2Vl5rVEzFam7rljUZBy_Q79hRb4TyWLrMBFV7imkiL8RRJ0/s320/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZXJyeS9waWN0dXJlcy9JTUcwMDE1My5qcGc=%3F=-763463" border="0" /></a></p>It is an hour before race time and the parking lot is filling up!<br />Michael S. Wright <><<br />+++Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T+++Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239539964759487143.post-14726929265128891742008-09-06T06:39:00.002-05:002008-09-06T06:47:12.486-05:005k<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0iy-Bf6cg9ba9aMttqEJ5TO9-ACVLfiHtcNyL5tFEYGHqXmapx7_M0JS7-8qokmAtb8Pdk0PRrYr-8-n66Cd9xWitT7sigT4-LNPe53V_np8D8rh0oEOwMP9_6yZO98qqFwFyaoHZeB7C/s1600-h/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTIuanBn%3F=-777139"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0iy-Bf6cg9ba9aMttqEJ5TO9-ACVLfiHtcNyL5tFEYGHqXmapx7_M0JS7-8qokmAtb8Pdk0PRrYr-8-n66Cd9xWitT7sigT4-LNPe53V_np8D8rh0oEOwMP9_6yZO98qqFwFyaoHZeB7C/s320/=%3FWindows-1252%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTIuanBn%3F=-777139" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242871635795920082" /></a></p>Wow! The 5K is coming together. Run Tex is setting up scaffolding and there is a beehive of activity. What a day!<br /><br /><div>Michael S. Wright <><<br />+++Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T+++</div>Michael Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825610646932122429noreply@blogger.com0