What Would Jesus Tattoo?

Hide-and-Seek's a fun game, right? Maybe not. In Pennsylvania, 2-year-old Natalie Jasmer did such a great job of hiding that the family had to call police and firefighters to help find her. Emergency crews and friends frantically searched the neighborhood for about an hour. The family's dog, Copper, finally sniffed her out. She had fallen asleep in a drawer underneath the family's washing machine. Hide-and-seek is now banned in the Jasmer household.

Walmart has a Twitter account. If you want to follow anyone from Wally-World that Twitters, go to WalMart.com/twitter. (What could Wal-Mart possibly twitter about? "We've opened another lane. That makes 3!)

This may be the weirdest piece of Michael Jackson news you hear. Plans for a Michael Jackson statue made of butter are churning up so many comments that Iowa State Fair organizers are putting the proposal to a vote. Because of the overwhelming response about the butter sculpture, both positive and negative, the fair will conduct an online poll. People can vote at http://iowastatefair.org/entertainment/butter-vote.php. Results will be announced July 17th. (This picture is actually a Butter Darth Vader)

An accused bank robber says he was inspired to lead a life of crime by watching TV commercials for the new movie “Public Enemies.” Shawn Gullberg is accused of robbing two banks in Connecticut. He told police that he got the idea for the bank jobs from a commercial for the new Johnny Depp film about infamous 1930s bank robber John Dillinger.

In Denton, TX, a man who skipped out on paying $200 for a tattoo. The police are investigating a nonpayment complaint filed by a tattoo artist. The tattoo? "Only God can judge me" with a pair of praying hands.

Aren't you glad none of these stories involve you?

You're welcome.

Brent

Someone Gave Me This Yesterday...

Yes, someone gave me 'the bird' yesterday. He was driving a motorcycle and drove right between me and the car beside me while we were at an intersection. (There was not enough space available for him to pull such a stunt). I honked at him...as you should do.

He flew me the bird.

My immediate reaction was the welling up of the desire to run him off the road, since I was in a car, and he was on a much smaller vehicle. I could then laugh maniacally and ask him how the curb tasted as I sped away. WOE TO HE WHO MESSES WITH ME!

Then I remembered who I was (Christian, youth minister, Dad of 3!). I remembered what I was wearing (House FM shirt.) I remembered where I had just left (church). The desire began to leave my body.

Eddie, a guy from my church and missionary to China, had just shared not 20 minutes ago about worshipping God with you whole life. I kid you not, dude even said, "Worship God with how you drive."

I still don't know if I worshipped God during those brief moments yesterday, but at least I was able to fight off the urge to punish that dude for his gesture and actions. Try that next time you have road rage.

So, Motorcycle Guy, I forgive you.

Even without giving you your bird back...

Brent

Van Update

The other day, I referenced the fact that with the addition of the triplets, I will probably have to get a van. My problem was/is, I don't know how to make a van cool. Andy Youso's wife Colleen came up this this awesome mock-up. You may have to click the pic to make it bigger so you can see all of Colleen's beautiful additions. Detroit, if you're struggling, I believe Colleen may be the answer to your prayers.

My personal favorites may be the fake bullet hole stickers. Yours?

Brent

A New Kind of Crazy

Marybeth and I brought the triplets home on Friday night. All of them. All the way home. Since Bella, Kaitlyn, and Crawford were born on May 28th, Marybeth has been home 2 days. She stayed near the triplets at her Grandma Doris's apartment, 3 miles away from the hospital. I came home, and drove back, and came home, and drove back when I could, to see her and our babies. Now, they're home. Praise God.


This has caused me to do some soul searching. I swore I would never do this, but now I'm forced to consider a choice I said I'd never have to make. As painful as it is, I have to be real with you right here, right now.


I'm considering a mini van.


Let that soak in for a minute.


I've always prided myself on having a touch of coolness, but I don't think that can still exist if I have a van. Can it?


Is there such a thing as a 'cool' van? A Google search came up with these:

I don't know if these will work. The last one won't work for sure, mainly because I'm not a policeman.

Brent

If You Like Jars of Clay, You'll Like Keith!

This week's featured listener has a great family, loves Jars of Clay,
and has a good excuse for hanging out on Facebook all day long.
Meet Keith!

Name: Keith Reeser

Where You’re From: Winfield, KS

Tell us about your family: My parents are both faithful servants of the Lord as my father has been a P.E. Teacher for over 30 years and my mother has been a faithful stay at home mother. My Oldest Sister is Kc (married to Brad with 4 children and one on the way) and she is currently the Children's Director at a Quaker Church in Kansas. My Oldest Brother Vance (and wife Harmony) is a Freelance Graphic Artist with many award winning videos all across the World! My Next Brother Chad (and his wife) are missionaries to Spain once support is raised, which he hopes to have completed by Jan.-Feb. I am married to Tahnee and we are expecting our first child in late August. I am a Youth Director in Winfield Kansas and have been with the Evangelical Free Church since July of last year. Aweseme Awesome

How/When I Started Living at the House FM: Came to town and asked if there were any good stations here in town. People at church suggested this station.

Your Dream Job: Youth Pastoring forever! I am in it!

Blog or Website: http://www.thepowersource.ning.com/

Favorite Movie: LOTR Trilogy

A Famous Person I've Actually Met: The Skit Guys.

Favorite House FM Artist/Band: Jars of Clay

Favorite TV show: 24

Favorite Book: Crazy Love Book

A Website You Visit Everyday (besides TheHouseFM.com): Facebook~ Only a Youth Pastor can say that huh?

Three Famous People I'd Love to Meet: Shane and Shane (the band) (that counts as one), Ray Allen, Jars of Clay (also one)!

Best Concert Experience: First Jars of Clay Concert ever at NYWC in Nashville last year.

First Thing You Think of in the Morning: what time is it?

What Is Most Important In Your Life: Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior!

Say "hey" in the comments section, and if you want to be featured, click here!

Brent

Kaity Escapes!

It seems like everything I've put up here lately has been about the triplets...I guess that's my life right now so, here's more.

Kaity is out of the hospital! Marybeth and I "Roomed-in" with her on Monday night. That means you spend the night in a hospital room, with your baby, and make sure everything is going to go well. It did, except for the supa-uncomfortable chair/bed/footrest thing I had to sleep/stay in. I can normally sleep on anything, but I think a bed of samurai swords would have been better than that thing. It's like they designed it to be as painful as possible. "Should we make it so that the Dad can actually lay down?" "No, let's make it so it folds down into a half-bed. The Dad's head and torso will be on one level, and from the waist down, there will be about 18 inches difference, so he'll essentially be trying to sleep on some stairs." "Perfect!"

Anyway...

Here's what is looks like when you put a 4 lb 13 oz person in a car seat.

Here's what it looks like when the Daddy of that little girl put her in the car for the first time:

We got her back to MB's grandma's apt. and spent the first night out with her. Everything is going pretty well so far. Keep praying!

Crawford's spinal fluid and latest blood test came back negative. So apparently the antibiotics worked, or the last sample was tainted. God came through again, thanks for praying for my little man.

Crawford and Bella are both getting blood transfusions today. The doctors think this could help with their heart rates that drop every once in a while. It's amazing how much we freaked out when Kaity had a transfusion and now we're like, "OK, do it!" If it's going to help them come home faster, we're all for it. We may possibly get to bring them home Friday or Saturday, we'll see how the next couple of days go. Thanks for the prayers.

I know you've been missing me on the air, and I've missed being there for you. A huge thanks to everyone at the radio station for picking up the slack while I've been in and out over the past 5 and 1/2 weeks. You guys are awesome, and I love you...but not in a weird way...

Brent

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