341 -- Results of the Punch Bowl
Sunday in Godsfield -- Worship Without Borders -- December 29, 2024
The Go Bowling Military Bowl yesterday turned into the Punch Bowl, when two opposing players shoved each other near the end of the game -- and not during a play -- and both sidelines emptied, and the helmet of one of the players put a gash in the cheek of the official, who was not wearing a helmet at the time.
Five players were ejected and the referee was in stitches over the whole thing. And I only tell this story because I wanted to use the words, "Punch Bowl," as a tribute to dad jokes everywhere.
We are in the midst of Bowl Game Season, giving every city with a stadium and a product that can be painted on the 50-yard-line a chance to have the attention of the whole world, for four quarters.(Actually, it costs a lot more than that -- another dad joke.)
Okay, stop it, Paul; this is not Holy Humor Monday, save the bowl commentary until tomorrow. There will plenty of time to laugh about sponsor and location details and teams and bowl games and such then. Today, concentrate of worship services, and the joy of being with brothers and sisters in worship, in coming before the Lord with music and praise and prayer and open hearts.
And see how we are one in the Spirit of Christ throughout the Kingdom, in the Chick-fil-A Auditorium of First Godly Church on Main Street, or the Thrivent Sanctuary of Mt. Sinai Lutheran Church in Lucas, or the Cheeze-it worship hall at GoDaddy Evangelical Church in Shelby.
Okay, Lord, I will behave, no more rabbit holes this morning; give me clarity of mind, pureness of heart, and focus of spirit as we gather today without borders that divide us, just peace that passes all understanding.
And let all my dad jokes honor our Heavenly Father, at the He A-Rose Bowl.
Love ya,
Paul