DISQUS

Pssst. Daley, you gotta hear this...me and the other dwarfs overheard Carlos speaking with Obama's people. They're gonna make him the head of web communication at the White House. What they don't know is that we've been doing all his work and getting no credit for it.

This story is about to explode. Want exclusive rights to the pics?

I saw a window of opportunity and I took it.

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for November 4, 2008</abbr>

Good set. Hearing a sex talk in church was the third high point of my day. Being in the video was the second high point of my day. And the high point of my day was **censored**!

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for November 4, 2008</abbr>

I'm so happy for you, Pete. Sam is the man!

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for October 28, 2008</abbr>

I was shooting for last place this week. I think I succeeded!

Happy birthday. I'll be taking you out for dinner tonight. It's a nice place where you'll hear some amazing live music.

See you at rehearsal!

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for October 21, 2008</abbr>

The smiles say it all, Pete. I'm so glad that this dream is coming true for you.

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for October 21, 2008</abbr>

Watchin WWE on the tube.

I would have prepared more for rehearsal.

Enjoyed worshipping with you, even though I didn't play. Sleeping in on Sunday was nice.

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for October 21, 2008</abbr>

this video and this line of thinking would have helped me in high school. I was in the "minority" as a white kid at Central High in Macon, GA. I wish that I had been less programmed to see color when I was younger.

My interest in Kindle is growing but I don't think Amazon has the price right just yet.

"I heart Phil Wickham" - Ben Harrell

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for October 14, 2008</abbr>

This video is one of many examples of why Mark and I couldn't be good friends. If we went fishing together, he'd be swimming home. His aggressive "you could debate with me but I'd win" attitude (because he believes that he's always on the right side of the scriptures) frustrates me, but that's an issue that I have to deal with.

He typically has this glib attitude about the likelihood that he'll run people off from the church over what I would say could be considered a minor issue, the man bringing home the bacon instead of the woman, versus a major issue, an entire Christian family living off the government social programs out of choice instead of need.

Mark's teaching philosophy appears to be one in which we have to choose a side, keep a growing list of platitudes, and keep no "dead weight" around the church. Divide and conquer. I really think that he has a hard time being a man of influence if he can't be divisive and controversial at the same time.

Have you ever met a woman that had a working womb but you wouldn't let alone with a clock radio, much less a child? Ever met a man who couldn't change a starter on his car but could be the most caring and nurturing person? What of those people? Should they remain childless in order to gain God's favor?

Is there no room for those in process? If my wife is providing while I finish my masters degree am I living in sin? As T said, should my wife (let's say she's a successful attorney) quite her job to change diapers so that I can then get a job as an overworked, under appreciated and underpaid church staff member? Will that gain me more favor with God?

What of the growing suffering and injustice caused by my wife leaving a career that has a greater impact on the world than my career as a pastor in which all I do is tell folks to go do something about injustice? What if God gave her the heart to pursue the greater good in the world and He gave me a heart to wipe baby butts for a few years and teach my kids how to fish, how to read, how to get along with their friends, etc?

I agree with you, Russ. If even for just a season, I'd love to stay home and have a direct hand in raising my kids.

Maybe the love child of Mark Driscoll and Joel Osteen would be the perfect pastor.

<abbr>Jay Sellers’s last blog post..Elevate Set for October 7, 2008</abbr>

More loops, I say. Bring on the loops!

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for October 7, 2008</abbr>

You're so sweet, Pete.

Wait...there's a good nickname: Sweet Pete.

It'll stick!

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for September 30, 2008</abbr>

I'm in there twice! It must be the onset of fame. Where's the paparazzi? Right outside my door, that's where.

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for September 30, 2008</abbr>

Sounds great, Fred, assuming the BEEP is only panned into the IEMs. I'm excited about playing along with it.

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for September 30, 2008</abbr>

We can see Russia from our house.

I was super disappointed with the awkwardness of dismissing folks before the last song just to save the volunteers the trouble of letting kids be kids for 5 more minutes, but I can imagine that will be a topic in staff meeting. Have fun with that.

<abbr>Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for September 30, 2008</abbr>

Easy answer...Say It To Me Now - Glen Hansard from the Once Soundtrack

We miss you, Fred!

Jay Sellerss last blog post..Elevate Set for September 23, 2008

I was a parachute rigger in the Army from 94 to 98. I haven't jumped since I got out and, man, do I miss the thrill.

Tuesday night setlist posted!

This is what my face looks like when I play trumpet at home...nude...with my trusty bong by my side.