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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-31

Jesse — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Headed to the #CatOneDay event today. Who’s gonna be there? I’ll be the guy making fart sounds with @BradLomenick in the 7th row. # Great news! My mom is moving up to Kirkland in 2 wks. Anyone know of any affordable apts, rms or backhouses for rent? Lemme know. Thx! # Why didn’t anyone tell me that “The Expendables” [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-24

Jesse — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Been judging people for not wearing deoderant on such a warm day. Turns out it was I that stinkenth. Raise ur hand if ur a stinky idiot. # Actually, I won’t raise my hand and spare us all. # Headed to Portland to meet up w/ my bride to celebrate 10 yrs of wedded bliss. Any suggestions [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-17

Jesse — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Some people call me a Triple Threat. Generally it’s the people that I’ve threatened 3 times. But I still take it as a compliment. # 1st rehearsal for our new Live CD we’re recording Sept 12th @Overlake. Wonder if u’ll be able to HEAR that I’m wearing a spandex unitard. # “I’d rather get in trouble for [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-10

Jesse — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Had the extraordinary opp to share dinner w/ Tony Campolo. In awe of his passion to be more like Jesus & help others be more like Jesus. # We all make mistakes & we forgive you… you stupid jerkface. “Referee admits he blew calls in 2006 Super Bowl. http://huff.to/axfpiL” # Great catching up w/ old friends @joywilliams [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-03

Jesse — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Prayed & sang w/ a dying woman & her fam in hospice. She has told a great story w/ her life. Inspires me to tell a better story with mine. # Finn: My name is Lotty DeLollipop but you can call me Capt. Sprinkle. Liam: Finn is losing his marbles. Finn: Yep. Yep to that. # Stoked to hear [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-27

Jesse — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:05:00 +0000

This is a butt. (You’ll also notice the rear end of an animal in this shot.) http://yfrog.com/jclr3oj # Never confuse serious with spiritual. # “If He who in Himself can lack nothing chooses to need us, it is because we need to be needed.” C.S. Lewis # Just wrote a KILLER song with David Lundsford! Cannot [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-20

Jesse — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:05:00 +0000

“Never under any circumstances take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.” Dave Barry # Sad to say goodbye to Mt Hermon for another year. One of my favorite places in the world! Thx for a great week. # “Maybe you’ve heard of the cross-eyed discuss player? He doesn’t throw straight, but he sure [...]

I am. Are you? Neat-o.

Jesse — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:01:48 +0000

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-13

Jesse — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Ever consider how disturbing the word Liverpool really is? “We were gonna call it Spleenpond, but we’re going with Liverpool!” # Seeing “Eclipse” with my wife while writing my acceptance speech for my husband of the year award. # California, here we come! Leading worship @ Mt Hermon conf center in the Santa Cruz red woods this [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-06

Jesse — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:05:00 +0000

“Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse.” Winston Churchill. # When I have the time, my definition of “walking distance” is much broader. # Good News: My mom-in-law got us front row tix to the Lion King in PDX! Bad News: Can totally tell that they aren’t [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-29

Jesse — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Seahawks, u looked good @ mini camp. Pls don’t break my heart this yr, & if you do, do it ever so gently. http://yfrog.com/edsgsgj # About to record some kiddos for the Superhero theme song for Vacation Bible Camp @Overlake. Are ur kids signed up yet? http://bit.ly/9LsEZd # Silence is golden but duct tape is silver. [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-22

Jesse — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Watching the original (and very quotable) Karate Kid with my bride. “Sweep the leg, Johnny!” # Twas a season in my life when I thought that everything @ Trader Joe’s was health food. That season is called the “how I got fat” season. # Seeing A-Team for date night. I love it when a plan comes [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-15

Jesse — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Felt good to get back in to the studio today! # Join us this Sunday @Overlake as Pastor Mike reveals to us when Jesus is coming back! //RT @Overlake// GASP! Can it be true? # Enjoyed leading some training and Q&A @NewLifeEverett. Good folks there. # Starting a sentence with “If you ask me” almost always indicates [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-08

Jesse — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Just started P90x for another 90 days. I forgot how itchy this sports bra is. # Sometimes leadership is hard. (how’s that for clever and pithy?) # Last tee ball game of the season & the other team was a no show so we made the best of it: kids vs parents. Great way to end [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-01

Jesse — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:05:00 +0000

As the Seattle sage, Chief Webfoot once said: April showers bring May showers. # “God writes a lot of comedy… the trouble is, he’s stuck with so many bad actors who don’t know how to play funny.” Garrison Keillor # Schizophrenia is not a laughing matter. Yes, it is. # Black electrical tape was the pine tar [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-25

Jesse — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Should’ve checked to see if this was dishWASHER soap before I poured a ton of it in the tray. Husband of the year. http://yfrog.com/3vhbmoj # Ordering trophies for my Tee Ball team. Thinking of getting an unforgettable trophy for an unforgettable yr. http://yfrog.com/0yn3luj # Megan Fox will not be acting in Transformers 3. The same [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-18

Jesse — Wed, 19 May 2010 00:05:00 +0000

IRON MAN 2 with the Overlake staff! The staff that sees summer blockbusters together stays together. # Iron Man’s Tony Stark + a denim jacket & aviator glasses= George Michael in Freedom 90. # Just for the record, Verizon’s automated “help line” has now hung up on me 13, YES 13 times! Serenity now!!!!! # Trying to book [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-11

Jesse — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Came home from a wonderfully restful vacation to a gorgeous Seattle day! Now off to see NeedToBreathe @ the Showbox! So stoked. # NEEDTOBREATHE!!! http://yfrog.com/5kuhlaj # Good morning, jet lag. # Faithfulness to correct doctrine and loyalty to the creeds is not the same thing as trust in the God whom the creeds describe. - C. Allison [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-04-27

Jesse — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:05:00 +0000

I don’t need drugs on 4/20. My God is the Most High. /via @123JeremyJ # Need to get my wonderful Mother, Mother-In-Law & Step Mother something creative for Mother’s day. Any creative & inexpensive suggestions? # “Talking about music is like dancing about architecture.” - Steve Martin # 3 days, 1 rehearsal, 3 services, 1 teeball game & [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-04-20

Jesse — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:05:00 +0000

“Each day let us follow more faithfully, more courageously, more daringly the lead of our great Captain who bids us follow Him.” W Hanzsche # Looking forward to leading at the NITRO conference @Overlake this weekend. Just saw the set. Pretty epic! I’ll post pics tomorrow. # Trying to power through the last round of adoption [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-04-13

Jesse — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:05:00 +0000

I don’t mean to brag but my book is # 668,659 on Amazon. I’ll be signing books in the men’s room at the local Denny’s. http://bit.ly/92mT8n # “What we want is not more books about Christianity, but more books by Christians on other subjects.” C.S.Lewis # “I used to be afraid of failing at the things that [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-04-06

Jesse — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:05:00 +0000

My 2nd back up drive just failed. No joke. # Jesse’s Leadership Tip of the Day: In mtgs, say “as Winston Churchill always said…” before you make stuff up. It makes it sound legit. # RT @Overlake// Doing some significant “home improvements” to the campus b4 Easter wknd. Thx to all who r volunteering. C u this wknd. [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-30

Jesse — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Pastoring is hard. Worth it. But hard. # A CRITIC is constantly focused on the problems. A LEADER is constantly focused on the solutions. # “There are rare Christians whose very presence incites others to be better Christians. I want to be that rare Christian.” AW Tozer # Anyone know anything about data recovery? I think I just lost my [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-23

Jesse — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:05:00 +0000

Scored tix to see Jonsi in April in Seattle! So stoked. # Dusted off my old banner for the NW Ministry Conf & realized that it had my myspace URL on it. Probably time to invest in a new banner. # #nwmc2010 worship with @JButterworth http://tweetphoto.com/14968185 /via @nwmincon # Great day of worship & workshops @NwMinCon. Now for [...]

“RISK” is Now Available

Jesse — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:53:47 +0000

CHECK OUT THE NEWEST PROJECT: RISK RISK Now Available @ & “With conceptual ingenuity and an ear for really solid rock-worship songwriting, Butterworth and crew have made an album that will feed the flock AND entertain them in equal measure.” - Worship Musician Magazine

The Toe Tappin’ Fun of JAMES: The Musical

Jesse — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:46:33 +0000

James the Musical from Overlake Christian Church on Vimeo.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-16

Jesse — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:05:00 +0000

“If you spend more time defending the truth than actually sharing it, you’ve missed the point of the Gospel.”-@RickWarren in reply to RickWarren # Headed downtown to hear Gary Haugen @ the Intl Justice Mission banquet. A great organization doing some incredible things. Http://ijm.org # Please pray for & support Gary Haugen & Intl Justice Mission. [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-09

Jesse — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:05:00 +0000

My Dad-in-law & bro-in-law are featured in a commercial about sustainable forestry. Very proud of them. Check it out: http://bit.ly/b2fdkd # So many folks lined up to get baptized @ the 1st Wednesday service. I’m already crying. http://yfrog.com/jwsmgj # Pastor Mike just baptized his daughter, Alex. Now everyone is crying. http://yfrog.com/jlfc9j # Ladies- Is [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-02

Jesse — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:05:00 +0000

Prepping for 3 Conferences I’m leading at next month. Hope to see you the NW Leadership Summit (cont) http://tl.gd/b8g9u # Consultant (noun)-a person who takes a subject you thought you understood & uses fancy & confusing words to justify charging you lots of $. # Men of Overlake, EPIC is coming NEXT WEEK! This event sells out [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-23

Jesse — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:05:00 +0000

“The sufficiency of my merit is to know that my merit is not sufficient.” — St. Augustine # I love that Arthur Hamilton used the word plebeian in “Cry Me A River”. Further proof that popular songs don’t have to be so… plebeian. # Just watched Rob Bell’s “The God’s Aren’t Angry” DVD and bawling my eyes [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-16

Jesse — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:05:00 +0000

Marisa & I had a great time reconnecting with our fav prof, Dr. Monica Ganas at APU today. “Love ya, shugs!” # Off to the APU/Biola basketball game where the brotherly love of the kingdom of God will be on display. P.S. DIE EAGLES, DIE! # Tonight APU took the “humble road”. The last shall be first, guys. The last [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-09

Jesse — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:05:00 +0000

I’m pretty sure that Hurley is actually Jimmy Hoffa. #LOST # I’m hosting the NW Worship Leader gathering @Overlake this Thursday @ 8:30am. All worship leaders/musicians welcome. Hope to see you there! # Dr says I suffer from migraines & should avoid bright lights, loud noises & expending my energy all at once. In other words: unemployment. [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-02

Jesse — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:05:00 +0000

Seriously considering a Daily Planet reunion record w/ the original crew (Seth, Danny & Bobby) Would anyone out there buy it if we made it? # Finding the iPad uninspiring? Do something inspiring! Invest in the life of a Child! Join Children’s Ministry @ OCC! email kids@occ.org # Bad Problem: Incontinence. Good Problem: OCC is growing so [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-26

Jesse — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:05:00 +0000

Sad news… Kate McGarrigle just died of liver cancer. A great artist, survived by 2 very talented children. http://bit.ly/73aIUi # Prepping to meet with the Overlake music team tonight. Anything you want me to pass on? # Marisa & I are working on our laptops late in to the evening so that we can enjoy [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-19

Jesse — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:05:00 +0000

God, bring your healing to Haiti. # Body By James presents: 48 Hour Abs!! http://bit.ly/4YV31I You can’t argue with results. # Tracking strings for the talented Mr. Glenn Lavender of the illustrious rock and/or roll band Downhere. # Remember when James Blunt was hailed as the future of pop music? That was funny. # “When a true [...]

Body By James presents: 48 Hour Abs!

Jesse — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:30:01 +0000

48 Hour Abs! Body By James from Overlake Christian Church on Vimeo.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-12

Jesse — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:05:00 +0000

I wonder how many of us confuse the American Dream for God’s will for our lives. # Just one more reason you don’t want to miss our new series “Body By James” this Sunday @Overlake. http://yfrog.com/1d5fckj # Me: what are you doin, Finny? (fearing he was pooping on the middle of the store) Finn: I’m just [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-05

Jesse — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:05:00 +0000

Flags fly at half mast today. Fantasy football season is officially over. Bring me my black nail polish. # Sledding @ Snoqualmie pass with the fam, the Howerton’s & the Lund’s. Snow is fun with kids… For exactly 27 minutes. # We discovered this sign after we sled right in to it. http://yfrog.com/4a23vtj # Rush Limbaugh was [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-29

Jesse — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:05:00 +0000

Heading down to see old friends at Point Fosdick. Yes. That’s really what it’s called. # I got pooped on by a beautiful baby girl today. The “jet propulsion systems” of tiny babies never ceases to amaze me. # Great interview on http://www.conversantlife.com/ about the new worship album, RISK. Check it out & count how many times [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-22

Jesse — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:05:00 +0000

Learning about leadership development from Tom Flick. This guy just might be the sharpest tool in the shed. Me? I’m just a tool. # I added some Pavarotti, Aretha Franklin, Meatloaf & Israel Kamakawiwo’ole to my Iphone today & it officially feels heavier. # Lifting charts for Christmas music. How, oh how, were [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-15

Jesse — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:05:00 +0000

Feeling a bit Freddy Krueger-ish today. http://yfrog.com/3lxjjij # Back from hanging with Mike Howerton & Ryan Meeks. I mostly just sit & listen because these guys are freakin’ brilliant. # You know you’re from Washington when You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Enumclaw, Issaquah, Steilacoom, and Sammamish. # 43k Americans are injured by toilets every year. [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-08

Jesse — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:05:00 +0000

Prepping for our World AIDS Day event tonight @7pm in the chapel @Overlake. See you there. Http://OCC.org # So thankful for our incredible ministry partners Living Hope & Ithemba Lethu & others in Africa who are reaching out to those with HIV/AIDS. # My feet smell like popcorn. # I went through a “Decemberists” phase in August and [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-01

Jesse — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:05:00 +0000

Heading to Oregon for Thanksgiving w/ the in-laws. Hope they don’t mind that we’re bringing Adam Lambert along. # Hello Portland! http://yfrog.com/4i5xfj # Watching a John Mayer concert on TV. If that’s how he looks when he sings, I’m glad I don’t have to watch him poop. Wait.That sounds weird. # Further proof that I’m a baller. [...]

Stories of HOPE

Jesse — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:28:47 +0000

OCC 2012 Stories: John Thomas and Living Hope from Overlake Christian Church on Vimeo.

RISK to Celebrate!

Jesse — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:28:10 +0000

Risk to Celebrate from Overlake Christian Church on Vimeo.

The Passive Attender

Jesse — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:27:22 +0000

The Passive Attender from Overlake Christian Church on Vimeo.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-24

Jesse — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:05:00 +0000

New releases from John Mayer, Norah Jones, Sara Groves, Phil Wickham, OneRepublic & Paul McCartney! This is a good day in music, friends. # THEY’RE HERE!!! Be @Overlake this Sunday to get your copy!! http://yfrog.com/j5xo1gj # Making big, Big, BIG plans for this Sunday @Overlake. You DO NOT want to miss this [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-17

Jesse — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:05:00 +0000

Prepping for this week’s Christian Musician Summit. Stoked to lead and teach with so many who are way, wayyyyyy smarter than I am. # If a person is pithy, would it be appropriate to say that when they dispense their pithyness that they are taking a pith? # Thank you, Veterans. Thank you for showing [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-10

Jesse — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:05:00 +0000

Like I said before, I WILL NOT repeat myself! # Can’t remember being this expectant for what God is going to do! If you’re a Leader @Overlake, we’ll see you tonight @ 7pm in the chapel! # If the servant leaders @Overlake were robots, we’d be uniting as one giant Voltron tonight! See you @ 7pm [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-03

Jesse — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:05:00 +0000

Heading back to Seattle for the Vision event tonight @Overlake @ 7pm on the 3rd floor. Very stoked! Be sure to join us! RSVP @ OCC.org # To have more, want less. # Great vision night @Overlake last night. If you couldn’t make it last night you’ve got one more chance this Thursday @ 7pm. RSVP [...]