FAVORITE PART OF SOUL SISTA’ VIDEO

Jordan Reeves created one of the most memorable videos ever made at SE last year, and with the help of mostly random passers-by, guys not necessarily planning on being in a pre-planned video-shoot.  Let us know what part of the video you liked most.  Soul Sista’, SE Style

BEST SE ENTERTAINMENT

We’ve had a lot of different acts at SE over the years, ranging from Tim Hawkins to Dennis Lee to Josh Wilson.  We want to know what kind of show you like best!  Don’t hesitate to comment on your choice at the bottom of the poll.

BEST DEAN WITH HAIR

In my defense, this was suggested by…one of the deans (‘course he probably didn’t think I’d run with it!)  Don’t test me, Mr. Reeves

WORTH YOUR WEIGHT IN GOLD

By SE Associate Director, Rachael Hendrix

A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill.  In the room of 200, he asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?”

Hands started going up.

He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you, but first, let me do this.”  He proceeded to crumple the bill up.

He then asked, “Who still wants it?”  Still the hands were up in the air.

“Well,” he replied, “What if I do this?”  And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it onto the floor with his shoe.  He picked it up, now all crumpled and dirty.  “Now who still wants it?”  Still the hands went into the air.

“My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson.  No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value.  It was still valuable.”

One of the things many of us struggle with, including myself, is feeling like we are not “worth it”.  The world tells us that we have to look a certain way, wear a certain type of clothing, and be super smart to be worth something.  Many times we are thrown down and ground into the floor by the things life throws at us.  No matter how dirty or crumpled up your life may seem it still has great value in the eyes of God.  It is very easy for us to forget how valuable we really are.  Here are a few easy ways to remind yourself of your value:

- Stop comparing yourself to others: this is a lot easier said than done but sure is important!  God created you to be YOU and no one else!  He made you perfect just the way you are.

- Create a list of accomplishments and look at it often: It is easy to focus only on what we need to get done and overlook what we have already done and done well.

- Say nice things about yourself AND MEAN IT: Stand in front of the mirror and give yourself a genuine compliment.  Try doing this everyday for a week and you will see a change.

- Celebrate successes: Even the small things in life deserve a celebration.  Finding people who can celebrate with you too makes it even more fun.

- Surround yourself with people who are going to support you: This also gives you a chance to build other people up which can be a huge blessing to you as well.

These are just a few ways that we can see our value.  God created each one of us to be unique and we each are worth a whole lot to him.  What are some ways you like to remind yourself of your worth when life gets rough, or some ways that you can help other people see their worth?

FAVS @ THE CONCESSION LINE

It keeps you awake during Jerry’s teaching session.  It prompts that ill-timed stomach ache at 3 AM.  You enjoy it with your friends in the Sub.  What is your favorite item at the SE concession stand?

CHANGE THE WORLD IN 10 SECONDS OR LESS

By Mike Gibson

In a world so big and so messed up, we can easily feel overwhelmed.  I am just a student, just a kid, just a single adult, just one man.  What can I do?

You can change the world in 10 seconds or less.  Here’s how:

- Smile at someone.  It could be anyone.

- Post an honest compliment on a Facebook wall.

- Help pick up dropped books in the hallway.

- Think of an adult you admire and tell him/her that you do.

- Pray for an enemy.

- Be compassionately observant — “You look sad today…”

- Hug a family member.

- When you ask, “How’s it going?” make eye contact and wait for an honest response.

- Give an elementary-aged kid a “high-five.”

- Tell a parent or grandparent that you love him/her.

- When someone does something good, tell them so.  “That was a good shot!”  “That was a good answer!”  “Nice save!”  “I’m impressed!”

- Say something nice behind someone’s back.

- Let your face light up when a friend walks in the room.

Here is a good visual:

Mute the sound and just watch the video.  It is good stuff.

You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Grace was there–is there.

Before we asked for it.  Unable to deserve it.  God gave it.  Jesus stepped up and changed the world.  He’s the MVP of grace.  The hero we strive to copy.  The poster on the wall of our souls.

Like the examples in the video, start a Butterfly Effect of Grace.  Give people what they haven’t asked for.  Offer what may not be deserved and see what God does with it.  Yahweh loves this.  This is His game.

You in?

Post a comment to add to our list of ways to Change the World in 10 Seconds or Less.

WILD-N-CRAZIES

Hey,

We’ve had alot of fun over the last 26 years slidin’ ’round on tarps, spittin’ melon-seed into buckets, and generally doing things that no ordinary human being in her right mind would do any of the other 360 days of the year!  We’d like to see what you like about Wild-n-Crazies; number 1, ’cause it’s just fun, and number 2, so we can be sure to keep them rockin’ for years to come.  So, poll #1…