Monkey and I have been through a lot in the last couple of weeks. This video will help you understand why we did not do a video last week. Hopefully, everything will be getting back to normal.
Wait!….What’s normal? I don’t know if I like normal.
Filed under Humor, Monday Monkey
My Official Pose
Ever wanted to know what I am like behind the pulpit – for real?
Here’s your chance.
On Jan. 29th I was a guest speaker at Mile Straight. My daughter, Katie, sang before I preached.
Big Risk
Now, I know I’m taking a big risk, here. You may not like me after this, and that will make me sad. On the other hand, maybe you will see that there is more to me than “Monday Monkey.”
Oh, if you would like to have me as a guest speaker, feel free to give me a call or email me (especially if you are talking England – hint, hint).
NOTE: for some reason Mile Straight Baptist’s website is experiencing some trouble. If the link does not work, try again, later. I’m sure it will be back on line, soon. Sorry for the inconvenience. (this was posted Tuesday at 5:40 am, eastern)
As of 7:05 am it is working. However, it’s in Flash video, so sadly it won’t play on an iPhone, which is aggravating.
http://sites.radiantwebtools.com/index.cfm?i=8898&mid=18&g=18587
Yesterday was the fifth Sunday of the month, and every fifth Sunday we have a singing at the church I pastor.
Our guest for the yesterday’s singing was Benny Berry. He was a tremendous blessing to us all. Check out links to his websites, below.
Anyway, I had plans to do some other stuff for this episode, but things changed when I heard the closing song in the service. The song was I Love to Tell the Story. The “story” is why Mr. Monkey and I do what we do. I hope you enjoy it.
http://www.mccanns.freeuk.com/
Filed under God, ministry, Monday Monkey, music, worship
The road of life has it’s ups and downs. At least that’s one of the sayings I have heard.
Another one of those sayings is, “You’ve got to roll with the punches.” I have never really understood the reasoning behind that one, though. Shouldn’t you be standing up and not rolling on the ground when people are punching you? If they are still punching you when you are rolling on the ground, then isn’t that a sure sign you are not getting very far in the fight?
Well, yesterday morning I published a video that I have already decided to take down. It was not that it was bad, or anything. It was just that it went beyond the intended purpose. I have shuffled, not rolled, with the punches. I have re-examined the road.
A few weeks ago I decided to start something to help draw in more readers. The “Monday Monkey” segments were supposed to be quick, humorous segments to bring a smile to everyone’s face. This last one was just too long, too complicated, and too weird – especially the part where I wore makeup.
Aside from being too long, I felt that the video, although humorous, tended to give the wrong impression. You see, I like being considered a funny guy, but not at the expense of being taken seriously. Bringing people to this site was never meant to be solely for entertainment purposes. The whole reason for this blog was to address serious issues that affect the lives of Christians, present a grace-oriented view of ordinary situations, and hopefully present the gospel to seekers along the way. The video I just pulled seemed to steer away from that purpose a little too far.
Over the last few months I have witnessed some folks stray from their walk with Christ, which breaks my heart. People who I thought were doing so well suddenly decided to throw in the towel and walk away, all because the struggle was too hard. Sadly, going up hill is never easy.
But that’s the nature of the Christian walk, isn’t it? It’s never easy. What IS easy is putting life in neutral and coasting downhill at every-increasing rates of speed, forgetting that the bottom is down there somewhere. The struggle is in climbing up hills and mountains every day, knowing the view at the top is worth the climb.
The video I just pulled made me look like all I wanted to be was a comedian. It made me look too goofy and satirical. That side of me would be better left for the comedy stage, I guess. Ultimately, even though I want to bring a smile and a laugh, I don’t want anyone to think my direction has changed.
Keep checking back on Mondays for more “Monday Monkey” segments, but I will be trying to keep them simple and short. The blog is not supposed to be all about a monkey, or even a man. It’s supposed to be more about the Son of Man who taught me that walking up lonely hills is the best way to go.
Filed under Christian Maturity, Monday Monkey, Witnessing
One of the greatest country songs to come out of Nashville in the last, oh, 20 years was Jesus Take the Wheel.
This video is not meant to make fun of that song, so I hope Carrie Underwood doesn’t hate me when she sees this (I hope she see this).
This episode/edition of “Monday Monkey” pays tribute to Jesus Take the Wheel, while at the same time making fun of Monday-morning drivers.
And before I forget, thanks to:
Filed under Humor, Monday Monkey
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The Recovering Legalist 