The Sandlot

The youth pastor, Rick Morrow, spoke today because my pastor was out of town. It's always a treat when this guy preaches because he's so relevant and teaches on a level that although real and deep, is also very easy to identify with. (The way I hope my writing comes across--simplistic gospel). He talked about legacy and used a clip from one of my all-time favorite movies, "The Sandlot". Anyone seen it? Anyway, Rick spoke about teaching your kids to walk uprightly before God--leaving them a legacy of faith. Man! I had lots of OUCH moments. Especially when he talked about chasing wealth and not taking time to teach by example the nature of Christ. And while I can honestly say I don't CHASE wealth from a sense of greed, I have been very focused on making money and raising my family's standard of living above where we have been. There's noting inherently wrong with that, but when it becomes the focus of your life, things get out of balance. I'm teaching my kids to work hard, but I'm also teaching them that if I'm on deadline I can stay home from church to work. Not good. Besides, God is my source...not my writing...HE will supply my needs according it HIS riches in glory by Christ Jesus and I need to relax and let Him take care of us. great message. We rented The Sandlot on the way home from church and I watched it again. Great movie. Two great things today. :)