i love stuff like this

This. Is. Awesome.

wash the car

Sunday at NewPointe we began a two-part mini-series called Fight the Drift. The idea behind the series is that we all start out with big plans, big goals, big dreams and somehow as we navigate life, we drift away from our priorities. We don't do it intentionally, we just drift. So...we have to be intentional about not drifting.

Sunday Dwight talked specifically about how the Church has drifted over the years. He spoke passionately about how he's determined to not let NewPointe drift away from the mission and vision God has given us.

One of the ways we do that is by staying active within the church. Intentionally participating through volunteering and giving. And then he talked about washing the car. I thought it was a brilliant analogy. Here's what he had to say (my paraphrase):

Yesterday I asked our kids to wash the car. It wasn't a popular request. So I asked them, "Do you ride in the car? Does the car take you places? Then wash the car."

Wow. So the question he posed was this: Have you benefited from NewPointe? Has NewPointe helped you with your life? Has your family been blessed by having a church like NewPointe? Yes? Then give back. Give money. Give time. Give of your talents. We can't afford to carry you if you don't. The stakes are too high.

Strong words from a...strong man.

last-minute gift ideas

Because I'm always looking out for my blog readers, here are some last-minute Christmas gift ideas.

On sale for $20 (regularly $30). Order online at: http://www.wastesomecash.com/potty-putter.html
One question though: who poses for something like this? I mean, does this guy come home and say, "Honey, I've finally made it as a model! Wait till you see me in the catalogue!"?

How about the Obama Chia pet:

Order yours here for only $35: http://www.amazon.com/Chia-Handmade-Decorative-Planter-Determined/dp/B001PKU28E
Who thinks of this stuff?

And finally, Christmas wouldn't be complete without Canned Unicorn Meat:

Yep, there's magic in every bite! I mean, shoot, canned unicorn meat is the new fruit cake. Make sure that special person in your life gets a can this year.
Buy it here for only $16.69: http://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-Canned-Unicorn-Meat/dp/B004CRYE2C

Merry Christmas!