I came across this John Naisbitt quote from his book Mind Set.
“If you have to be right, you put yourself in a hedged lane, but once you experience the power of not having to be right, you will feel like you are walking across open fields, the perspective wide and your feet free to take any turn.”
I had a great Father’s Day. There were expressions of appreciation from all my children and Ann as well as others. I truly appreciate each of them.
This Father’s Day was special for other reasons. For some time, Tanya and Daniel have been talking with their children, nurturing and encouraging them in their relationship with God. Together they decided it was time for them to demonstrate their belief in Jesus as God’s Son and commit their lives to following Him. J. D. and Tiffani Walt are valued friends of the Crocketts and have played an important role in their family’s spiritual journey. Yesterday, Ann and I were invited to join with the Crockett and Walt families to travel to Lake Herrington for worship and fellowship and celebration in the baptism of Jerod, Meredith, Blake and Grayson Crockett. After breakfast together, J.D. led our worship and performed the baptisms.
It was a glorious day. I am so thankful for God’s gracious love. Congratulations Jerod, Meredith, Blake and Grayson and Tanya and Daniel.
The Crockett boys and their Dad (coach) completed the baseball season by winning the league tournament today. They had to play two games. Because it was double elimination and they got beat the first game 10-9, they played a second game which they won in the last inning 9-8. The Red Sox won the regular season as well the tournament. Grayson got to play today because they were short players.
Congratulations!
Yesterday was the first swim meet if the season. Meredith and her brothers are on the Wilmore Aquatic team this year. The boys are still in baseball so Meredith was the only Crockett participant yesterday. She had an outstanding start. She came in FIRST in everyone of her events. Congratulations Meredith!
The baseball season is winding down. All of the Gabehart and Crockett boys played baseball this year. Ryan and Kyle were on their middle school teams and are playing league ball also. Tyler is in little league. Tyler and Kyle were selcted as All-Stars. Kyle hit two homers in his last game, a grand slam and a three run homer. Tyler is playing catcher and has had a good year. Ryan is playing with older kids but has done well and has improved over the season.
Grayson is having a great season. He has even been invited to play some games with his brothers’ team. Jerod and Blake play on the same team. Blake has been pitching some and performed well. He hits well and has made some outstanding fielding plays. Jerod continues to play first base and has had a good year including several home runs. Their team won the season championship and will have a tournament next week.
The second book I recently read is God Work by Randy Harris. Randy has been a favorite speaker of mine for many years. I found his 7 question test designed to assess progress toward becoming a fully devoted disciple of Christ particularly helpful and challenging.
Number 1 – “How has my life been simplified?”
Number 2 – “Who are the people from whom I get nothing and who have come into my home lately?”
Number 3 – “For what and whom do I pray?”
Number 4 – “How has my speech been affected?”
Number 5 – “How are you doing with your desires?”
Number 6 – “What’s happened to my relationships?”
Number 7 – “Have I become increasingly indifferent to circumstances?”
Even without commentary the questions are worthy. But, Randy’s unique and thoughtful commentary on each sharpens their focus and cuts to the heart of the matter.