With the rising cost of gasoline and airfare, I thought I might brainstorm a few ways you could “vacation at home” this summer.1. You could pull weeds and tell yourself you’re on a "jungle safari."2. Throw your garden hose on the roof and enjoy a personal waterfall. If you move it around every few minutes, you’ll also water your grass.3. Ladies, have your husband bring breakfast in bed and pretend it is room service. OK, that one may be a stretch.Let me encourage you to make LifePoint a part of your summer activities. The need to stay connected to God never goes on vacation. In fact, summer is a great time to get involved, lend a hand, or spend time hanging out with fellow LifePointers.

I'm working on free wi-fi at an "It's a Grind" coffee shop in Poway. We're in between tournament games and I'm squeezing in work on tomorrow's sermon. The three employees behind the counter seem totally bored -- no one's talking to anyone and it's oddly quiet for a coffee shop. Just a moment ago I glanced over and saw all three of them with cell phones in hand, checking messages or texting or something.

For those of you curious about what the wild and crazy LifePoint worship band looks like, close your eyes because here's a few pictures ...