Jeff's Journal

The Kentucky Wildcats are in the Final Four.

   So what does this have to do with the church?

Nothing, at least not directly.

So very often, I have church conflicts

   which prevent me from watching

      a game, live all the way through.

The work of the church

   is far more important than a basketball game, to me.

 

Having said that, I have enjoyed this team.

   They started young and grew up before our eyes.

   Harrellson proved a person can change.

      Knight makes shots he used to miss.

   Miller has become bolder.

      Liggins has learned to do what he does best.

   Lamb has played through injury.

   Jones' presence makes everyone better.

They have risen to challenges

   and prevailed when some thought

      they could not.

 

So, this is not really the place to throw

   a party for the Cats.

Here is my motive/request.

   I won't be going to the Final Four.

   Even if I had tickets, I would not

      go to the Final Four.

   I do, however, have a lot of fun

      watching this team.

The church is struggling a bit

   to make budget.

I am going to give a gift of $100

   over and above my pledge this week,

   because of all the free entertainment

      and inspiration this team has provided.

I challenge all of you who are fans

   to do the same.

It puts into perspective the importance

   of basketball to the kingdom of God.

Join me in making a meaningful gift

   to the church in gratitude for

   something which brings much

   pleasure to so many in the

   Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Grace and peace,

Jeff