Friday Catch Up Post

• So I sat down several times to blog this week and was very frustrated...lots of drafts, few posts...I am working out some thoughts on "leadership myths" but they are still at the drawing board...hopefully, I can work out the kinks and have some good stuff coming on the blog in the next few days
• Cool weather finally decided to show up in the Memphis area...it feels like fall...I am about to go out on the back deck and do a little reading and enjoy the cool temp and sun
• Alison and I enjoyed a great day off yesterday...it was raining most of the day, so the only thing that got us out of the house was a lunch date...the rest of the day we just hung out and caught up on some tv watching and conversation
• The pace of work is definitely picking up with fall temperatures...the day flies by when you have a crazy stream of customers
• I really wish that I could have attended Catalyst this year...everything I read makes me jealous that I wasn't able to make it...Catalyst West Coast in April has an incredible line-up of speakers and Hillsong United will be leading worship
• Fasting update--The fast is going well.  My connection to the Lord has definitely been strengthened over these last twelve days.  I started eating a little soup on day ten to supplement my juices and water.  Eight days to go.  Pray that I can finish strong.
• Along with the fast, I am reading through the New Testament in this 20 day period.  It has been a wonderful whirlwind journey through the Scripture.  I am reading it in chronological order, a first for me.  I have really enjoyed it and have heard God speak volumes to me at a very loud volume!
• If you are looking for a fantastic show to watch, check out "The Chef Jeff Project" on Food Network on Sunday nights!  Alison and I watched the first episode on Sunday and absolutely loved it.  Chef Jeff has an amazing story and an incredible heart to help young people with similar backgrounds to his.
• Football season is back after a bye week for both the Tide and the Titans.  Both teams should dominate, but we'll see!
• I am 3-0 since joining my fantasy football league, but I take on the number one guy in the league this weekend.  Kinda hoping to knock him off the pedestal!
• Tomorrow is going to be an awesome day of hanging out with my friends and family watching football.  Sunday will be great with church and then seeing our church band play at a local festival Sunday afternoon.  I hope you have a great weekend!