Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

Sunday Night Reflections

Some thoughts as I reflect on yet another slamming day at ACC.

• The Lost Causes series really didn't shape up as I thought it would. But it turned out exactly as God thought it would. Each message took twists and turns that I didn't plan, but God really used this series to mess me up. Especially today's message (podcast will be up early this week). The entire series really touched a nerve. It was raw and intense…and it set a lot of people free.
• Our small group sign ups are ROCKING! One groups is already full. Some others are getting close. If you haven't signed up for a group, do it NOW. Go to ameliasmallgroups.com and register today!
• Our student ministry kicked off tonight. My wife is hanging out with students as I type this, as are a lot of other amazing adult volunteers. So glad to have adults willing to love and invest in our students!
• I read a post from Perry Noble about how he measures success in their children's ministry. Every week, he asks his daughter two questions. 1. Did you have fun? 2. What did you learn? I'm so thankful that my boys have great answers to both of these questions every week!
• I promise that I'll won't make another Vanilla Ice joke. Until the next time I make a Vanilla Ice joke.
• I loved the new song All To Us! It is stuck in my head and it won't get out. That's not a bad thing, though. Great new song! Another great day from our worship band. You guys rocked it again!
• The Ravens broke my heart today. I can't stand the thought of the Patriots winning the Super Bowl. In Indy. In a year when my Colts won a grand total of two games. That's football purgatory. I know that has nothing to do with the rest of this post, but it's my blog. Deal with it!
• I love our leaders. We have a ton of challenges to face in 2012. But that's the way it is when God pours out incredible blessing. Huge challenges always accompany huge blessings. And our team is ready. We don't have all the answers, but we know Who does…and we're good with that!
• I saw Jesus walking through locked doors all over the place this morning. So many of us thought the doors of our minds, hearts, and souls were locked. But Jesus is an incredible locksmith. Coming through locked doors is just what He does (John 20:26).
• I am so privileged to do what I do. I get to pastor a healthy church that is on offense and taking new ground everyday. I love you, ACC! I am so proud to be your pastor! You are the Egg McMuffin of churches!