Happy Friday, guys.
1) Hat Day: Today is "hat day" at the trio's school, and they carefully went through their hat inventory to find the perfect hat. George also informed me that he has outgrown all of his Alabama Crimson Tide summer gear and made a request for new Bama gear.
2) Hurricane Harvey: Like you, we have been watching our neighbors in Houston (+surrounding areas) all week. If you feel led and can do so, please give what you can, remembering to be aware of what needs exists. If we all contributed $10, imagine the impact that would make.
3) Osteen: I've been watching this story unfold and have wanted to give Osteen's church the benefit of the doubt. At the end of the day, I agree with John Pavlovitz's tough words for Osteen.
Our church just completed a series wherein we studied the decline (in attendance, support, etc.) of the Christian church. Osteen did nothing to help with the perception of organized religion this week.
Do we think Jesus Christ would have opened the doors of that church?
Do we think Jesus would have waited to until other facilities were overcrowded?
Do we think Jesus would have waited for a phone call from government officials and a specific request for the use of their spacious building?
4) Generation X: Finally, my generation gets some attention that is less that negative.
We are the last Americans to have the old-time childhood. It was coherent, hands-on, dirty and fun.
Irony and a keen sense of dread are what make Generation X the last great hope.
5) Related: I was driving the trio around in the car this week when Simple Minds' Don't You Forget About Me randomly played. Somehow, we haven't shared this song with them yet, and when the the opening notes played, I totally threw my fist in the air Judd Nelson-style and made them listen to the song in its entirety. High volume mandatory.
6) Roll Tide: College football has officially kicked off, and we will definitely be cheering tomorrow night.
In order to set the tone:
Have a fantastic, long weekend.
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