Today Reid and I have been hanging out at Panera Bread Company in Franklin, TN, which is just outside Nashville. It has been great to catch up with Reid and talk theology, apologetics, the toilet water of the emerging church, and life. But as we were chatting I noticed a Christian celeb walk in the room. Now I’m not too big into clamoring about any human being because I realize they are just that human, but as I sat and worked it was an odd sight for me.

The flowing blond rock star hair that is reminiscent of the hair bands of the 1980’s just drew my attention to this Newsboy. I actually had to google his band to find his name, which happens to be Phil Joel.

My good friend Joe Gabriel likes to think of a Czech soccer superstar, Pavel Nedved (see pic), as the most beautiful of men. I think Joel might give old Pavel a run for his money. Hmmmm… Czech Soccer Superstar or Christian “rock star” that is holding on to the 80s a bit to tight? Okay it isn’t an argument – Pavel wins!

Well, I hope this made you laugh! I have to get back to writing my “Calling Testimony” for the training I’m beginning next week but I needed a break and to laugh…

By the way I didn’t ask for Phil Joel’s autograph, sorry!

Tonight as I’ve been sitting writing about 200 or so Christmas cards to those who have joined my team of ministry partners I’ve been watching the NFL Network’s coverage about the passing of Tony Dungy’s (the coach of the Indianapolis Colts) son, James. Here is an email that the AIA staff at headquarters sent all of our staff today:
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Last night I drove from Oshkosh to my parent’s house in the Lake Geneva area to find a lot of mail! I love that feeling! I heard back from several people who have joined my team of ministry partners! It has been so encouraging to see how God has provided for me and my work with Athletes in Action! Thank you so much for all of you that have joined my team and welcome to OUR ministry. Please do remember if you have committed to prayer or giving financial support you have become part of what God is doing in Czech and throughout the world! This is as much your ministry as it is mine!

I did get a piece of mail that was truly amazing! My friend Ondra sent me a Christmas card and I wanted to share a short portion with you. It is hard to share just a piece, because there is so much packed into this card that he sent me! But here is a very cool section:
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