Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 08:55PM
So we are wrapping up "The Family Works" series at Palm Valley, and I have to say the thought of a family series seems somewhat light and fluffy but WOW from week to week the spiritual intensity level of the services has been amazing. Im not going to preach the series, you can go here for that. I do want to highlight this weekend though.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 08:07AM 
So in a few days I will be boarding a plane headed to Malawi Africa. This will be my 6th visit to Malawi and I can't help but think how lucky I am. I have been given wonderful opportunities to travel, considering I grew up in a small town in Kansas and my family wasn't able to really "vacation" much. Traveling to new places is such a learning experience, I have grown as a person so much by experiencing new cultures and seeing other ways of doing things. So here are the top 5 places I've visited outside of the U.S.:
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 10:57AM At PVC we are constantly trying to grow and challenge ourselves. As a staff member its never an option to get comfortable and coast. This principle applies both practically speaking and spiritually speaking. With that being said the challenge is to constantly be in a state of tension, to be thinking on something that keeps me sharp and focused on the fact that God is always wanting to show me something. He's constantly creating situations that could make be a better follower of Him, if I do my part and respond and live in that tension that says I'm not there yet.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 04:01PM How well do you handle criticism? This is a tough one, I don't mind being a bit honest here, but I am naturally a VERY defensive person. It's weird, on one hand I feel as though I can be teachable and logically I know feedback is necessary for growth, but man can it rub me the wrong way sometimes. In that moment its hard for me not to feel attacked and take every word personal.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 05:42PM So, this past weekend for me was pretty HUGE! I was asked to kick-off a new series at PVC.
Its been awhile since I took the stage in the "public speaking" capacity. I get opportunities every now and again during New Community but the weekend is a whole different ball game. First off, this weekend happened to be a record setting weekend... over 2800 people in attendance. Just to put that in perspective, the town I grew up in had a population of just over 5000, INSANE! Another thing, I'm sure most would agree but Rick leaves some pretty BIG shoes to fill, yeah a bit of an intimidation factor there.
With all that said, I had a blast! It was kind of funny I had several people approach me and say, "I didn't even know if you still went to church here." Im always backstage (its always hard to explain what I do) running things so when I come out of hiding it surprises some people that haven't seen me in a while. Anyway I love the opportunity to share God's word, I take it very seriously and am honored that God can use me in that way.
What are some "hidden talents", skills, or gifts that resurface from time to time? Things that you love to do, but don't do all the time? Leave a comment, I'd love to hear feedback (more on that word in my next entry ;-) )
Peace, Love, and Harmony
Mitch
