Hey, I do not know if this is good or not, but everywhere I have gone today, internet service has been questionable to non-existent!  In some ways this has been a blessing.  Our entire subdivision was without service all morning.  I went to my office at the church and it was out.  Then I went through several meetings and just now are things back to normal at home for me to write these words to you, even though it is very late.

Orlando was special last night and meaningful.  It was special to have some of my staff team with me.  It was special to visit with them going and coming to Orlando.  It was special to engage with friends like John Maxwell, Vonette Bright, Tom Mullins, and James Davis; as well, meet many giants in the faith who are making a difference for God.

The special guest that followed me on the program last night was the former Mayor of New York City, the Honorable Rudolph Giuliani.  I heard him speak, met him, got an autograph copy of his book on leadership, got my picture made with him, and participated in not only hearing him in the plenary session, but hearing him in a private setting of about 25 leaders answering our questions.  He communicated well with everyone as we witnessed not only a great leader, but one who has a great sense of humor.  He spoke on the subject of leadership in the plenary session.  

I have not said a lot about it, but I picked both major NFL games last weekend correctly!  Are you surprised?  So now I have been asked by several, "Pastor, who are you picking to win the Super Bowl?"  I believe I will hold off on announcing my pick until after this weekend.  Perhaps on Monday or Tuesday of Super Bowl week I will make the pick.

I did a major radio interview about our blog today.  An article ran recently about our blog on www.pastors.com, highlighting it as being very special in the "blogging world."  In fact, response to it has been outstanding.  I was told today that this blog is being looked at as "the poster for a Pastor blogging".  Wow!  I am humbled and honored.

This reminds me of what I shared on the interview:  it is all about the people who help me with this blog daily.  One of my assistants, Melissa Swain, and my technocrat, Brian Armas.  Because of these two people, yours truly just writes and they make it look good daily.  So, pray a blessing on them.  Thank you Brian and Melissa.

Make this weekend count!