I was tagged by Kevin Bussey to participate in the following exercise in self-disclosure.

1. Link to the person that tagged you, and post the rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 random facts about yourself.
3. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.

Seven Facts About Me

1. I crave change and adventure, but often wonder what the heck I’m getting myself into
2. I love good conversation, but rarely find it (outside my blog, home or office)
3. As I eat better, I’m losing my tolerance to consume processed foods
4. One of my best friends, I’ve only hung out 3 times with in person the rest of our relationship revolves around phone and email conversations
5. I’m so over winter right now
6. My wife is the coolest (and hottest) person I’ve ever met
7. I hang out with a group of youth pastors who are all going to do a whole body cleanse together (the colon and the works…)

I’m tagging Joe Martino, Mud Puppy, Brian Kirk, Jessica Maher, Erica Martino, Kristina, Grahame, Jerome

I posted this a while back and figured it was time for some more Sunday fun. This is a video I made and goes way back to the days when I worked with Kevin Bussey. So enjoy some Sunday fun.

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I have a friend that I’m very proud of. His journey hasn’t been easy, but through it, he’s been a consistent man of God. I feel honored to know him and say that I’ve worked along side of him. I’ve written about Kevin anonymously before, but now today he’s sharing his story on his blog.

Yesterday Kevin quit his job and I continue to respect him more every day. Kevin was a pastor of a church and to say his experience there rough and un-Christ-like is to put it mildly. His last 2 years of pastorship have been a trying one. Yet, he continues to be positive and upbeat, knowing that the Lord is in charge. Kevin is an encouragement to me.

I’d encourage you to read more about his story in his post:
New Wine into Old Wineskins

Pray for his family in this time of transition.

It’s said that every criticism given must be also tempered with 5 compliments. And in light of my grumpy rant over Mr. Jeremy Camp yesterday, I’ve decided to give him 5 compliments to cover my rant.

I know I offended some, and while I won’t name names… I will though, post a link to their blog here. And also show a picture of me with them here.

So here is my redemptive list of the greatness of Jeremy Camp:

5 Virtues of Jeremy Camp 

1. He and Jesus share the same initials.

2. He Maintains A Well-Groomed Soul Patch.

3. He’s going to heaven when he dies.

4. He’s not a Mormon.

5. He likes U2

[Note: this is not an all encompassing list, I expect there to be more than simply 5 virtues of Mr. Camp. I am just a very busy person and haven't found the time ponder Mr. Camp and to list all of the many other virtues. If you find the time, please feel free to list them in the comments section of this post. The purpose of my original rant was simply to point out my frustration with the bubble gum fluff faith portrayed in much of Christian music.]

Since I’ll be out of town for the next few days (and I’m not sure if I’ll have internet access)… I’m going to spotlight a few different blogs that I read and find edifying.

I’d recommend you checking them out!

A Blog a day while I’m away!

Today’s Spotlight:

Confessions of a Recovering Pharisee

http://kevinbussey.wordpress.com/