Well its finally here the greatest time in college basketball maybe even all of sports…(maybe not if BCS didn’t exist) But I am really pumped however, once again we get stuck with an absolutely horrible matchup when we make it that far. If it plays out we will play Texas in the Elite eight in Houston, TX. If you know me I am a huge Tiger supporter but am also very close to a conspiracy theorist after what I’ve seen the last three weeks in college basketball. 2 years ago- 1 Memphis v. 2UCLA in Oakland, CA. People said “Do you know how far Oakland is from Los Angeles?” I say “alot closer than Memphis!” Last year- 2 Memphis v. 3 Texas A&M in Texas Once again are you serious!!! This year- 1 Memphis v. 2 Texas in HoustonWhatever UCLA barely wins about 3 of the last 4 that they play all of their games are in Cali. Duke plays no one non conference and gets a 2 seed in the same bracket that plays nobody. That is just my bitterness talking but UNC and Memphis definitely have the toughest road to the Final Four. I will be shocked if we make it because of how it is set up. Mississippi State could give us problems. As well as Pitt, Stanford or Texas. Fortunately we would only have to play either Stanford or Texas.Well at Least we’re not being picked as the first number 1 seed to lose in the first round again.2 straight elite eights same team with a new superstar freshman??? I like our odds.out
Lots of thinking and time
It’s been busy around here and the internet has been missing from the Bradley homestead for the last few days. Anyway I’ve had alot of time to think about the Children’s ministry position and the excitement has only increased. I have an opportunity to start at a church with a tremendous amount of resources and hopefully take them to the next level. I went to Unleash at Newspring Church in Anderson, SC. I went to the Children’s ministry breakout session. And I learned so much about children’s ministry. They are doing it right at The Majestic. Hopefully I can give to God enough of myself for Him to bless me with such wonderful people to work with. Again I don’t know if the job will work out but I am more pumped than ever to get involved full time with Children’s ministry. Even if I have to walk around in a giant Lion Suit! out
ROAD TRIP!!!!
Well today is a long trip. First we leave from Columbia to Greenville to drop some stuff off at Josh’s house.
Then we make the long trip to Memphis. I think I can get from Greenville to Memphis in 8 hours time but I’m not sure so time will tell. It will also be difficult because I am not used to the gas mileage that Kristen’s Jeep gets so we will see. I’m sure there will be some funny things to tell you about but pray that we make it. We are going straight through the state of TN so it will be through the mountains.
I hope we don’t fall off.
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Are you ready for a Revolution??
Well I’ve been at The Barfield’s this week to help on the house and just to visit and chill. The House as I’m Dubbing it will be incredible and we painted the den and the kitchen plus the ceiling which was my special contribution to the project. It was fun but hard work at the same time and I can’t wait to see the finished product.
Tonight being Wednesday back in TN would mean a worknight, but now that Im not working I’ve been to church for the last three weeks. This week was at a service called Revolution where Dave Barfield runs the lights and videos and sound all in one which looked incredibly difficult. The music was very good and the kids were awesome. Overall very good. I was impressed. Dave and Beth have contributed alot to this ministry from painting and construction on the building to running the lights, sound, and video. So it was pretty awesome to just see their contributions fleshed out.
I would give you a link to learn more about Dave and Beth Barfield because if you don’t know them you definitely should, but neither one writes a blog so…. let them know that they should!!
anyway its been fun and I’m still pondering the children’s ministry position. I am praying and reading and got some encouragement from my mother yesterday and will probably get some more when I go home this weekend. If your in Memphis I’m coming back with my fiance so lets make some plans and hang out this weekend.
Love you guys
Micheal Buble on Sunday baby I’m ready.
A new door opened?
I have been searching and searching but haven’t had any luck at all these past few weeks. But now a door has opened at Brookwood Church. It is a creative type position. Basically I would be one of three on a team of people that kind of guide the videos and interactive things involved in the Children’s ministry. It has been quite some time since I have done these sort of things. I was in Cougar Vision when I was a junior and senior in High School and haven’t really done the stuff since that time. Basically I don’t want to do any ministry half heartedly or anything for that matter. and its just not in my personality to do otherwise. Now I must decide if Kristen and wife are supposed to be involved in this Children’s ministry. I have always struggled with this and this might be the opportunity to get me involved in this and then again it may not. Never the less its very exciting. I will also give you guys some advice. I learned this week that sometimes your abilities and gifts are recognized by those around you. God calls us to encourage people. Make it an active effort to express the fact that people are doing a good job. But don’t lie at the same time be truthful and positive in your comments.Also please don’t take this opportunity to flood my post with comments. But if you think this is an opportunity that you think I would be great for in children’s ministry I ask that you pray to God and ask Him to encourage me this week. I have an opportunity to pray over this next week and then meet again with the guy that I would report to. So please do this very small favor for me. Love you guys so much for reading and keeping you in my prayers. I love you guys.out
