by Michael Bayne | Nov 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
For some reason Ben Reed did not learn in elementary school that littering is a bad thing. You ask how I know this???? well just look at the proof. I am so sorry Pete, your son loves to put trash on others trucks. Ben has given in to the temptation of a trash fight,...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
What does following Christ look like in my life today? That is what people are asking. People are not against God, against Christ, against faith but they are confused about what being a Christ follower looks like. This year we have been able to really get personal...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 18, 2008 | Uncategorized
Ok this is real…cross street LIVE is coming to Clarksville on Dec. 7. How do I know this? We start construction on the set in the morning. It is ON, and our team is so excited. We have been dreaming about launching a service where kids and parents could worship...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
This week at Grace Community we set aside one week to help our church rethink Christmas. I know for Chelsea and I we are trying to incorporate generosity and serving others into our family plans for the Holiday season. Celebrate, give gifts, worship Christ, have fun...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
Getting to see God work in the lives of teens this morning at a retreat, making it back to GCC for the end of our 11 am service, getting to play with the girls at chuck-e-cheese and hang with some friends from church, watching the titans go to 10-0…that is a...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 15, 2008 | Uncategorized
2 years ago I was invited to come here to Garner Creek Retreat center to do a middle school retreat called the plunge for First Baptist Church Smyrna, TN a thriving church close to Nashville. Right now as I type I am back for my second time with this team and it is...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
Looking back there have been several guys who made a huge impact in my thinking about what it meant to follow Christ. Mike Yaconelli was one of those guys. Mike founded and led an organization called Youth Specialties. Mike’s writings and the conferences he led...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 12, 2008 | Uncategorized
It has been one of those crazy weeks when we have sick kids in our house. Kozbi has been ok, just simple allergies, but Kelyn has been really sick for the past 3 days. It is wild how we change gears when our kids are sick. We go out of our way to take care of them and...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 11, 2008 | Uncategorized
This week we wrapped up our unique series at Grace Community and Ron talked about how we all have unique experiences that shape our life. We had everyone take home a small card with four simple questions on it so they could process their own story and how God is and...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 10, 2008 | Uncategorized
There are billions of people all over the globe that struggle to have the basic food, water, shelter and clothing they need day to day. Imagine not having shoes to wear to work, school, soccer practice, or just to go outside. soles4souls is an amazing charity located...
