J.R. Lee

Several great stories have come our way in the past few days. The revolution has begun in Acworth, GA

• A man came a few weeks ago for the first time – accepted Christ this past Sunday – and now invites EVERYONE (no exaggeration) he meets to Freedom Church.  This guy is passionate and already making a difference in the lives of people. 
• A teenage girl accepted Christ and started bringing her parents. They attended the Newcomers Lunch on Sunday and now their entire family will partner with us to impact the thousands in this community who are far from God.  (Special announcement for teenagers THIS Sunday!)
• Several wives have commented that they have been praying and trying to drag their husbands to church for years.  Now, their husbands are first out of bed to make sure their wife doesn’t make them late for the start of the worship experience. 

That’s what it’s all about!  Keep it up Freedom! 

I have had an internet filter on my computer for the past couple of years. Here’s why…

There are a LOT of crazy sites out there and I am just one click away. Well I WAS one click away.  Now it would be way more difficult and whole lot more awkward (all computer activity gets sent to an accountability partner) if I ever chose to look at something stupid. 

There are a few people who are not the biggest fans of Freedom Church and/or J.R. Lee.  Once something is written – as much as I don’t want to – I tend to go back to their blog to see what was said.  With Safe Eyes, I can “ban” access to their site and I couldn’t read it even if I wanted to. 

I want to protect myself – from myself.  Sometimes I am my own greatest enemy.  As a result, I safeguard as many things as possible. Do you use anything like this?  If so, which program do you use?

The series we are in the middle of right now is resonating with a lot of people.  Regret, insecurity, and fear seem to have become a normal part of everyday life. 

It doesn’t have to be that way!  The junk from your past can be forgiven, covered, and never brought up again.  That is great news given to us as a result of Christ. 

When it feels like God would/could never use you - keep moving forward!  Never forget that past failure doesn’t determine your destiny!

1. Newcomers Lunch was great today!  Over 30 people again…
2. A random guy showed up today with a guitar and asked to play….We said no.
3. Three guys showed up after hearing about Freedom from a guy in a bar in Marietta.
4. I just realized I did one of these lists on Saturday as well.
5. Today is going to be a BUSY day.  Much to get done. 

1. Newcomers Lunch tomorrow!  This is one of my favorite events. 
2. I spoke at a friends church in Duncan, SC last night.  Had a lot of fun hanging out while I was there and with the drive back with the road crew.  Much fun…
3. We have 17 people from my neighborhood that are fully engaged at Freedom Church.  We have the coolest neighbors on the planet!
4. I have a friend that wears a robe during weddings.  That is funny.
5. Rumor has it that our softball team is still undefeated.  Looks like we are making quite an entrance.
6. This next 10 weeks are going to be incredible! 
7. Continuum will be life changing for a LOT of people – and no we aren’t doing a bunch of John Mayer songs…
8. We are doing an illustration for a message coming up in a month – that already has me terrified