Today’s Top 50 Person: Beetle Bailey. I just can’t call him Jeff. When I was a young, green, scared little boy who was new to Amory in the 7th grade, I walked into Mrs. Clark’s Social Studies’ class and the first thing I saw was a dude sitting there in a Kansas City Chiefs sweater. I said, “Are you a Chiefs’ fan?? He said, “Naw, but I’m trying to get one thing from every NFL team.” Right then, I knew I had a friend! And what a friend he has been! We have been there for each other ever since. Some of my most vivid memories of high school are of us riding around in the Maroon Balloon or Beetle’s car, laughing, rocking and rolling, and talking about girls. So any time any of those three subjects come up, I immediately think about Beetle. The first concert I ever went to was with Beetle to see Boston in Memphis. Wow. The next day at school, we were so ashamed because we both wore the concert t-shirt and white pants! Drrrf! Later on, I had a small part in Beetle coming to know Christ, and then we really grew close by spending complete evenings in prayer at the Prayer Room at FBC Amory. While he still has a crazy side, I have seen him mature into a man of God. I am so thankful that Beetle and I have been great friends for all these many years! (BTW, today is HIS 50th birthday!)

Today’s Christian Song: Down In The Lowlands by Russ Taff

http://www.myspace.com/russtaff/music/songs/down-in-the-lowlands-lp-version-29917366

Today’s Quote: “The most important thing you think about . .. is what you think about . . . when you think about God.” Dave Busby.

Today’s Thanks: Jaron and Melody. What more can I say about the pride and joy of my life?!? My world here on earth is wrapped up in Angie and these two precious people. I want the very best for them. I want them to reach their potential spiritually and in every area. I want them to be the best they can be. And I want to be an intregal part of all of that. I love you with all my heart!

Today’s Verse: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.