Travis Johnson

Cracker Barrell Homestead

It has been open for a few days...been there twice.  I dig it.

Perfect Circle Champion

I guess everyone has something they can claim they are good at.

Saturday Round-up

• Going to the Races - My inner redneck will be in full force tonight. (also, see last year's nascar post)
• Interesting flap with Mark Driscoll.  Some group of Christian knuckleheads are organizing a protest at his church on Dec. 3rd because of his comments following up the Ted Haggard controversy.  Driscoll is a straight-talking urban missionary.  There's nothing like a little controversy to fuel the growth of a church. 
• I cannot wait for our Christus series.  It kicks off with free tickets to the Nativity movie.  Already, I've heard of one family that is bringing a couple dozen people...great day to look forward to.  My friend, John Smulo from Elk Grove, CA will be speaking about the "Present Tense Jesus" on December 17th.
• We are getting ready for an upgrade of our theater setup.  By the beginning of December, you will see a nice transformation of our lobby.  By mid January to February, we are...well, you'll just have to wait and see.
• Church Rater and ChurchHop- two really intersting websites for pastors and church attenders who no longer see church through the lenses of an unbeliever.  Thanks to Michael Foster for the link to ChurchHop.
• Kourtney has been hilarious.  Yesterday she informed Kelly that "Hola" was Spanish for "hello" and "Abracadabra" was Spanish for "go fly away."  Check out Kelly's latest pics of Kourtney at dance. 

Blog Round-up

I'm grabbing the girls and we're heading to the beach.  I thought I'd share a little blog round-up from some of the blogs I read before we left.

• Chris and Bob have a famous people blog entry going that is kind of funny to read.  Check out my wall of fame.  I had to remove my picture with Larry Coker after the Hurricanes were beaten by Mississippi School for the Blind.  But, here's one of my favorite pictures.
• Chris y Holly adoptaron a un nuevo bebé. Congrats!
• Results of the Johnson Family Pumpkin Carving Contest.  Can you guess which one is mine?
• Jeff Richard reviews "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day."
• John Smulo, a really super guy and one of my favorite blogger/pastors is in a season of change.  We had a good talk this week.  I can't wait to see what God does through he and his family.  I know it is going to be awesome.
• Scott Hodge does a TBN Spoof and I love it.  He also links to an article that gives 21 tips to start blogging.  Nice find.
• I really dig all of Tadd's church plant visit photos, especially his latest photos at Summit Church in NC.  Tadd thanks for all of the ideas.

That should keep you busy for a bit and give you a peek into what I find interesting.  Peace.