Sunday - Songs and Pictures

1). Here's today's song of the day:Excited to speak at my home church this morning, BCC: ♫ http://blip.fm/~h10nt

2). Here's todays two top 100 NYM Photos of the day

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Cory Demmel speaking at Youth Convention in Gering in the Saturday services. We built a wall of our issues and then we tore it down. He is the youth pastor at BCC in Bellevue.

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Splash Ball at Youth Camps!

Saturday - Song and Pictures

1). Here's today's song of the day:Life Light Up ♫ http://blip.fm/~gzlha

2). Here's today's two top 100 NYM photos of the year:

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Ryan Conner in our dunk tank at the Youth Convention in Gering. He was a fan favorite.

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Carpetball Tournament at Youth Camp 2, in our new pavillion.

Friday - WHERE IS THAT IN NE?

1) Here's today's blog entry: Congratulations to REBEKAH for being the correct comment chosen as our winner from Tuesday's Trivia. She is now up to $18 in prize earnings - way to go!

Yesterday, I received a text from Blake Armstrong greeting me with HAPPY THANKSGIVING. He used to be the pastor at Dalton, and is now the pastor in a city very near our campgrounds. It also is the hometown of one of the Huskers starting defensive lineman. Can you guess the city?

2) Here's today's song of the day:#100 song in America. Jesus Reigns! ♫ http://blip.fm/~gxxq1

3) Finally, here's today's 2 Top 100 NYM Photos/Memories of 2009:

Top 100 NYM Photos/Memories of 2009: #69

This is a shot of our incredible AIM Missions Team to Jamaica. They really aren't as bad as they look.

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This was our last stop on the STL/District Tour at Christ's Place in Lincoln. We gathered for a final shot of everyone who participated throughout the trip.

Thursday - Testimonies

1) Here's today's song of the day:Happy Thanksgiving: ♫ http://blip.fm/~gw897

2) Here's today's top 100 NYM Photos of 2009 for the day:

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Bellevue Fall Youth Convention. Cory and I throwing out Snuggies to welcome everyone on Friday night.

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STL Tour in North Platte. This is a meeting of youth and children's leaders to talk about STL and BGMC for 2009. We also had Byron Riddle talk with us about his need for a new trailer. After this group met, someone gave me a check for the entire amount of his trailer!

3) Jim Byh, NE Missionary to Africa, recently sent me these photos of the use of his newly restored STL Vehicle, provided by the students of NE. He wanted to say Thank You for the STL Funds to help him get his job done in Togo, Africa!

Here's Jim with the STL Vehicle

This is why he needs a STL vehicle to get to his churches in Togo

Here's the children at the school, ready for Jim's presentation of the gospel

Wednesday - Leaders Corner - Network

1) Here's today's song of the day: Great song for Thanksgiving: ♫ http://blip.fm/~gulhs

2) Here's today's top NYM Photos/Memories of 2009, for the day:

Top 100 NYM Photos/Memories of 2009: #73

Camp Work Days. A major project this year, we finally put a new layer of textured paint on the gym floor, making it look as good as new.

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Youth Camp. Shane Moore, youth pastor in York, did a great job as our kitchen student coordinator, and even with a hurt ankle. Look at his style, his poise. Incredible.

3). Here's today's blog entry:

2 Samuel 13: 37 - 'Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur.'

When Absalom had murdered his brother, he knew his life could be in jeopardy. He ran in desperation to another son of a king nearby. They probably knew each other from royal activities and political events. Absalom ran to an associate and friend when he needed help.

We should prioritize the times to get together with other pastors and leaders in our same position in life. We share the same challenges in our jobs, and can help each other out in times of need. Many leaders tend to distance themselves from others in their area, rather than rely on them for friendship and support. Where will they run in their time of need? Sectional meetings, district events, weekly lunch and coffee appointments, social network websites: all are important in building a network of support.

Tuesday - Bible Trivia

1). Here's today's song of the day:#1 song in America - How He Loves ♫ http://blip.fm/~gsj96

2). Here's today's top 100 NYM Photos of the day

Top 100 NYM Photos/Memories of 2009: #75

STL Tour. Also in Ord, Mike wasn't feeling too good, so before service started, Leroy prayed for him. Great shot of our men's ministry leader taking care of his men.

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STL Tour. We stopped in Ord and the church from Taylor came out. We were praying to finish things off, and Leah snuck a peak in.

3). Congratulations to THE VIEW FROM MY PICTURE WINDOW for being the correct comment chosen as our winner from Friday's Trivia. They are now up to at least $2 in prize money.

This weekend is the wonderful holiday of Thanksgiving. The original story of Thanksgiving is when the Pilgrims made peace with Indians in the New World. Can you name a people group in the Bible that might have been described as Pilgrims, people in search of a new world?

Monday - Life Lessons (BELIEVE)

1) Here's today's song of the day:Last song from Youth Convention, Hallelujah: ♫ http://blip.fm/~gqvnq

2) Here's today's top 100 NYM Photos of the day:

Top 100 NYM Photos/Memories of 2009: #77

Panhandle Youth Rally. Chris Wadle planned the event in Big Springs, and we had about 125 people there. After talking about relationships, we had an incredible game of dodge ball in the fellowship hall.

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Youth Camps. My wife bought these great food hats for the popstand. Some great shots came about because of those hats. One of our best financial years in the popstand too.

3) Here's today's blog entry:

Last night, I was able to watch the Eagles-Bears football game. In a close matchup, the Eagles prevailed over Chicago 24-20. It was a particularly disappointing loss for Jay Cutler, the quarterback of the Bears. His last outing was pretty bad; he had thrown 5 interceptions. In this game, he had 3 different opportunities for long touchdowns, but in each instance, he overthrew his intended target. Having been traded to the Bears in the biggest offseason move of the league, he was now under a tremendous amount of pressure to perform better.

After the game, the quarterback of the Eagles, Donovan McNabb, found Cutler in the middle of the field. Donavan is a veteran, one of the best quarterbacks in the league for years, and someone who has gone through his share of challenges and tough moments. He pulled Cutler aside and spoke privately to him, though cameras were looking on. For a couple strong minutes they talked just to each other, a long time for a camera focus on television, without sound.

When the reporters found McNabb a few minutes later, they asked him what he had said to Jay Cutler. He mentioned that the quarterback position is a bit of a fraternity in the NFL and he was encouraging Cutler during his difficult time.

What an awesome moment - to see the veteran pulling his opponent aside and encouraging him to HOLD ON after the game. He didn't rub in the victory, he didn't ignore him, he didn't tell him to give up; He told him that he BELIEVED in him. Wow.

Who do you believe in to be great?