Keep praying

As many of you may know Pastor Troy's Mom Linda had Brain surgery on Tuesday. She's doing well now-Thank the Lord! For more info check out www.troyandsteph.com

1 of the books I'm reading

Branding faith is similar to Godin's All marketers are liars. Here's a good definition of branding: it's how we tell our story in a compelling way. The author, Phil Cooke says..."Throughout history, leaders and communicators have struggled against the various cultures in which they found themselves. In every case, anyone who attempted to present their message in a relevant way knew they had to recognize and understand the cultural framework of the time in order to be a more effective communicator." Veeeery true. We, as the church, have been waaaay past due to make the cultural connection with the society in which we live and we have created a subculture, of sorts, that is similar to the alternate 1985 in Back to the future 2-Ouch. Check out the book...it rocks!

i love our staff meetings(i really do!)

Staff Meeting from Troy Gramling on Vimeo.


p.s. i missed the shot:(

What's for breakfast?

Today Lauren, Andres and I made breakfast at home. When we were done I asked Andres what his favorite breakfast was growing up...he said fresh squeezed OJ with eggs and bacon. Lauren said "when Momma used to make us sugar toast." Mine was when my Dad made pancakes(Mom, i'm sure that's a rip off for all the breakfast's you made me-especially so close to Mother's day!!). Sharon's was when her Mom made animal and letter-shaped pancakes. It was a cool time together and we made a memory! Soooo what's your favorite breakfast growing up???

Well...the results are in

Our very own Brittany Marie made straight superiors at States today. Not one, not two, but ALL three judges gave her duet(other girl's name is Brittany!) all 1's. Now if you're a band, chorus, drama or other artsy nerd you know that's a BIG deal. No other entries, to date, have received this honor sooooo Brittany is up for the Kid of the year award! Way to go baby! You put the chicken in the oven and cooked it! Way to rock strong baby!