Please pray for Mikey Lang. He and his wife Bonnie are amazing couple, friends, guides, missionaries, and fellow followers of Christ. This afternoon I found out that Mikey has a softball size tumor on his lung and will be going on May 25th for treatment in Canada. Lift Mikey and Bonnie in prayer during this time. Pray for healing, peace, and strength as they go through this time together.

Mikey and Bonnie’s blog

Forward. Pass on. Repost this. Link to it. Whatever.

Is the upcoming National Day of Prayer a day for all Americans — or just evangelicals?

That’s what some critics are charging in advance of the May 1 observances as they call for a more inclusive approach to an event they say has been “hijacked” by conservative Christians. USA Today

Here’s my question. Should our government even sanction a “National Day of Prayer”? Isn’t that just opening a can of worms to our religious tolerance driven country? As Christians, we want our cake and eat it too. But you can’t have it both ways.

Events like these are really pointless. Shouldn’t every day be a day of prayer for Christians? We love to do all this work to rally for an even that facilitates something we should do already on a daily basis. It ends up feeling like how some people view Christmas or Easter - a once a year event to think of the Lord. It just seems like we’re fooling ourselves into thinking we’re a Christan nation. What’s the point anyway?

I also have the same beef with See You at the Pole (go here for that argument).

I’m back from our Burger Odyssey and it was amazing. I’ll blog about it tomorrow.  As I was catching up on blogs I’ve missed out on for the past few days, I stumbled upon this by My Derbe…

The “hedge of protection” is an Old Testament thought. Our protection isn’t a hedge. Our protection is Christ, Who is far greater than a hedge. We are hidden in Christ.

I’ve always found the “hedge” statement odd when I heard someone praying. Mainly because it reminds me of landscaping, but also it evokes this idea that God is ADD and forgets us. You know… “God I need you now! And now. And now. And in a few seconds. And also now.” If we are covered and walking in Christ AND if Christ is in us… do we need to keep asking for him to do what he already said he would do? Just a thought.

What are your thoughts on the hedge?

It’s done.

The 2008 Arlington Youth Dynamics banquet is done.

Last night was such a good time for fellowship and exposing this ministry to the community. We had over 180 folks show up! The preliminary totals are in and we’re just under $25,000. Praise God! We should also see more come in the next week or so. Many folks were going to pray about what to give - so keep praying for open and giving hearts!

Thanks for your prayers!

I’d appreciate your prayers for myself and most of the YD staff driving to our staff conference at Stonewater Ranch today. Yes, I was just there 2 days ago, but the snow has been dumping ever since. Being a southern boy, I don’t take kindly to driving in compacted snow and ice.  Above is the picture of Stevens pass - I’ll be going through there in a couple of hours, so keep me in your prayers! Be back in town Thursday.