Craig is the pastor of LifeChurch.tv. He was one of the speakers at Catalyst West this past week. This is the video Tripp and I made to introduce him. I think it might be my favorite of the three.

*The audience welcomed him out with a bunch of “Wooohoooos.” It was a proud moment.

I believe it was the wise sage Carl Winslow* who coined the phrase “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” If I’m not mistaken, he said it to his daughter Judy before she mysteriously disappeared from the show.

That being said (the part about first impressions), some new people are coming to my site tomorrow and I want to make sure I show them a good time. So, I’m going to re-post my personal favorite from the last three months.

I’m almost positive which one I want to use, but do you have any suggestions? Is there one post in particular that you like more than others? I’d love the feedback.

Also, if Tripp can find his computer, we’re going to post our third (and possibly favorite) video from Catalyst later today.

*The real star of Family Matters

Context: Ravi Zacharias was introduced at Catalyst as the world’s leading apologist. Tripp and I came out right before him to set the record straight. He is the third leading apologist at best.

I created a new page (above) with all of my photos and posts from my week at Catalyst West. Hope you enjoy.

Having kids is one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me, for all the obvious reasons. There are some perks, though, that I never saw coming. If you’re considering having kids, make sure you factor these things into the equation.

Excuse to Leave Early – If you find yourself in a lame situation, all you have to do is utter those 9 magic words: We have to go put the kids to bed. The power of that sentence is incredible. One minute you’re talking to some nervous guy about the new RAM he got for his laptop, and the next minute you’re on your way home. No one’s feelings get hurt (unless you don’t really leave, and Nervous Guy sees you an hour later talking to Awesome Guy).

Freedom to Fart – I can literally fart anywhere as long as one of my boys is around. I’ve found that a well-timed “Do you have a poopy diaper?” accompanied by eye contact and a slightly embarrassed grin will cover a multitude of sins (except with my wife…she’s on to me). I executed this to perfection yesterday at the doctor’s office.

Exemption from Helping -

Friend: Hey, can you give me a hand with these boxes?
Me: [Grabbing my son from my wife] Oh, man, I would…really. But I got this baby.
Friend: Can your wife just hold him for another minute?
Me: He is craving some Daddy time. You’ll understand when you have kids.
Friend: (I can’t believe I’m friends with this guy)
Me: (I think he bought it)

Instant Self-Esteem – I was never good at soccer growing up. But when I play against my two-year-old, man…I’m amazing. He has yet to score on me.

Those of you with kids, what are some of the other perks?
Those of you without kids, how do you plan on “leveraging” your little ones?