Great, New Quote

"Prayer is not a fitful, shortlived thing. It is no voice crying unheard and unheeded in the silence. It is a voice which goes into God’s ear, and it lives as long as God’s ear is open to holy pleas, as long as God’s heart is alive to holy things.” - E.M Bounds

Quote Of The Day

"God is waiting to be put to the test by His people in prayer. He delights in being put to the test on His promises. It is His highest pleasure to answer prayer, to prove the reliability of His promises." - E.M Bounds

The Pics I Promised

What A Day

This is the normal day that the Elders and Ministers meet for prayer and church business and I am pooped. We started at 9 and got out around noon. I have also chosen to mow and weedeat my yard this afternoon before singing with my good buds, Bryce and Dan, in our newly formed trio. What A Full Day!!

Be back later with some new pics of my daughter.

Bryce Gage

One of my close friends, Bryce Gage, has begun a blog! He is a worship leader here in our church family and he is one of the best Choir Directors that I have come in contact with. He has turned the Music Department upside down!! Here is the link to his site.

Who Is That?

Little baby girl loves to look at and talk to the sweet girl in the mirror. We don't think that she knows quite who that is yet. She just loves to be visited by the little cutie. I get misty eyed just thinking about my sweet girl. Isn't she adorable? (BTW Elizabeth took this picture-great shot.)

Off To Tyler!

Elizabeth, Jenniva and I are headed to Tyler this afternoon to spend some quality time with my bro-in-law, Jeff. He has recently moved there to work at a thriving nursery (for plants-not babies). He is without children and wife until the house is sold in Tallahassee so we are going to give him a warm Texas welcome!

My blogging will resume when I return. Til then, have a great time living to the fullest!

Bottom 3-Top 3

I really believe that the bottom 3 from American Idol last night was Stephanie, Phil and Sanjaya. I know that Sanjaya should go home. But will he?!?! He should have gone home ages ago, but somehow (possibly with the help of the Vote For The Worst website) he hangs in there. And the crying girl and the hug was all a bit staged for my taste.

The top 3 honors have got to go to Blake, Jordin and Chris R! They rocked the house!!!

What do you think?

Thoughts

Well, I am so excited for my mom!!! She has sold her house in Tallahassee and has found-put a contract on-and bought a house in the burgeoning town of Arp, Texas. That's right folks!! My mom and dad will be moving to Arp in April!! What a name for a town, huh?

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The time spent with our good friends, Jeremy and Aubri, was a little too fleeting if you ask me. We were able to catch up a little bit at the end of each day, but I look forward to another date when we can spend quality time together. Ahh... such is the stuff of youth ministry, though.

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Last night in Meat Eaters, we discussed the heavy import of Christian teaching, taming the tongue and discerning Godly Wisdom from that of the World.

The group is growing and getting quite mature in the Word.

I am proud of this intimate group that gathers every Monday night to dig into God's Message. They certainly know what is important in this world.

I hope and pray that soon others will grow up to this kind of passion and maturity.

Champions

My old friends, Jeremy and Aubri Geurin, are arriving this evening with 21 in tow from the Champions Church of Christ in Houston. They are here to trek and see the Longhorn Caverns. We are providing housing for them and the teens here in Marble Falls. I am so excited to see them and play some catch up. We will be spending some time with their group tomorrow night at the Bridges house with a bonfire, hot dogs, chili and S'mores! I can't wait!!!

Just want you all to know that I have a new account on Facebook. It is under Jimmy Mitchell-Austin, TX Area. Come see me over on that account if you like.

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Last Friday I wrote of places I have seen around the world. Today I would like to share with you the places that I would like to visit in the future:

1. Germany
2. Israel
3. Switzerland
4. Austria
5. Italy
6. Greece
7. Norway
8. Sweden
9. Denmark
10. Finland

I have been given the chance to live in some of these places in the past (namely 6-10), but due to my spiritual walk with God at the time (faltering), I respectfully declined. Now, I would like to take my sweet wife. If any of you readers out there have cool stories about any of these places, please send me some juicy stories.

Quote Of The Day

"Do you think Jesus ever got bored? If he did, it's not mentioned in Scripture. I tend to think that he was so engaged in life that he never had a chance to taste boredom. In fact, a case could be made that the ultimate spiritual taboo for a disciple of Jesus is boredom, especially boredom brought on by a didactic approach to faith. Jesus practiced a way of living that was visceral, vibrant and vigilant with meaning. His way of truth was a way of living. And his way of living is one that you or I would stand in line for, and ultimately give our lives for." - Leonard Sweet

Been There

I don't remember if I have done this or not, so here goes. This afternoon I want to list all the great places that I have visited and at which I have been privileged to stay awhile. Tomorrow, I will list some places that I long to see in the not-too-distant future.

1. Tahiti (7 months)
2. Brazil
3. Cancun
4. France
5. Canada
6. Hawaii

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Tomorrow afternoon, 12+ teens (from a group called Second Saturday Servants) and I will be going over to some low income housing and apartments here in Marble Falls. We will be giving out light bulbs that have been donated by many families in the congregation to any that need them. On each box of bulbs is a sticker that says:

From the Youth at Marble Falls Church of Christ

"In the same way, let your light shine before men,
that they may see your good deeds
and praise your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5:16

What's The Deal?

So, tell me what happened on American Idol! How on earth are Sanjaya Malakar and Haley Scarnato in the top 12?!?! I will admit that I have not been the biggest fan of Sundance but I am shocked and astounded that Sabrina went home and I think that Sanjaya should have packed his bags tonight. I am interested to see if those two leave in the next two weeks.

Subbing

Just a short note to tell you that I will be substituting for the Marble Falls High School Choir, Music History and Music Theory classes over the next few days and my blogging may be minimal through Thursday. I will be back on Friday. Til then here's a wild eyed baby shot:

The Temptation Equation

While I was talking to my new colleague, Greg Neill, about prepping for my devotional this evening on the first chapter of James, he shared with me an easy way to remember 1:15. Before I share it with the teens tonight, I thought I would pass it by my blog readers out there.

The Temptation Equation

Desire + Opportunity = Temptation

Desire + Opportunity + Action = Sin

Desire + Opportunity + Action - Jesus = Death

Thoughts

Happy March, everybody! Quick trivia question: This month was named after what mythological god?

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I now have a Facebook account. It is under Jimmy M-Austin, TX network. So go over and add me to your friends if you have an account.

Now it's time to look into MySpace.

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I spent the better part of today with one of my teens. Sean Luke and I had a great time of fellowship and freedom. Motto for today-You don't know what you got 'til it's gone.

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My sweetheart, little pea and I are heading to the Frank Erwin Center in Austin tonight to catch the Lady Mustangs duke it out with the Fort Worth Dunbar Lady Wildcats in the basketball State Tournament. Wow! What excitement!! Go Karla and Natalie! We're going all the way, baby!