It's Midnight on Saturday, and as usual, insomnia has taken roots in my evening. Maybe it's all of the important stuff that is crammed into my mind: Pay rent tomorrow. Did I use the NLT on Jameys verses, or accidentally slip in a bizarre new version of the Bible, such as the NLKJSGFSV? Can I be cool and relevant at the same time as I flash the slides on the screen during Jamey's message? Will Ross like this Blog?
The real shame is my wife fell asleep 7.3 seconds after her head hit the pillow. How does she do it?
Well, I paused the Tivo during Schwarzenneger's "Eraser" to write this. so lets get going.
Tomorrow marks the first message in the 5-part "Heroes" series, and I am thinking about the Heroes in my life. Can I have more than one? The dictionary defines "hero" as:" a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. " Who in my life falls into that definition? Let me list some possibilities:
Jamey, for leading Lifepointe. My Dad, for taking my crap for 18 years before kicking me out. My wife, for taking my crap for 11 years without kicking me out. Ross, for having the courage to wear shorts in public. All the guys I know who do what it takes to support their families (a serious one). President W., for stickin' to his guns. Captain James T. Kirk, for making the galaxy safe for humanity. And Jerry, my dog, who lets all kinds of strangers pet him on our walks when I know he'd much rather be inside eating a Milkbone and takin' a nap.
As you can see, I have many potential heroes. But, as I close, I know in my heart that there is only one true hero in my life. One man who through decades of good times and bad times was always there for his fans, his loved ones. He never gave up, and was always there for me.
Ronald McDonald. Thanks for the good times.
After a lengthy sabatical, he sits in front of his computer, fingers ready at the keyboard. So much to say...so much to write. Topics race wildly through his mind, each fighting for the right to take their rightful place on the field of honor...the blog. Many will read the entries. Some will cry. Some will laugh. But one thing is certain...he must write, because he is...the Media Pastor.
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Dude, if that's you "taking a shot" then fire away, bro! My guidelines for being made fun of are easy and, I believe, quite reasonable.
1) Be clever. Seriously, if it's obvious, let it go. Yes, this is for you, Lynn from work.
2) Be careful with the wife. If it's fun and funny I can laugh, but if there's any question, know that that's holy ground, buck-o.
3) The dog is only slightly less sacred than the wife.
4) Don't kick me when I'm down just for the heck of it. I know full-well that the Lions suck. It's not that they can't be ripped on, but consult guideline #1.
5) Shots at my anal-ness are always a good target. There's a lot of angles, and I fully recognize that I'm ridiculous.
6) Ditto for certain areas of cultural irrelevance and being from South Dakota.
7) Finally, know that even if you fail to abide by the above guidelines, I will honor the code. Take that as a black check if you want to, but really it just means that you'll feel bad later if you cross the line. In other words, revenge is a dish best served with a smile and a compliment.
Cheers!
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