It’s All About Me…
I know when you read that title you probably thought I was going to really stick it to those people who think the world revolves around them or I was going to hit some pride issues. Nope. Today really is all about me which is very awkward. I had someone say to me the other day, “I really enjoy reading your blog but I still really don’t know what you like or don’t like.” So today is a few lists of things that I like and most likely I will lose some readers because you may not like what I like and may even be offended that I would like that. (There was a lot of “likes” in that sentence.) However, this is who I am. So, here we go.
Top 5 Artists or Bands:
- Nirvana
- Hillsong
- The Beatles
- Eminem
- U2
Top 5 Movies:
- Braveheart
- The Notebook
- Gladiator
- The Breakfast Club
- Dumb & Dumber
Top 5 Books: (The Bible being the exception)
- Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
- Visioneering by Andy Stanley
- Crazy Love by Francis Chan
- Confessions Of A Pastor by Craig Groeschel
- In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day by Mark Batterson
Top 5 T.V. Shows
- Survivor
- Modern Family
- The Office
- Greys Anatomy
- Sportscenter
Top 5 Favorite Real Foods
- Pizza
- BBQ -Ribs & Brisket
- Seafood
- Mexican
- Chinese
Top 5 Favorite Junk Foods
- Doritos
- Oreos
- Candy
- Beef Jerky
- Ice Cream
Favorite Sports Teams:
- NFL- Philadelphia Eagles
- MLB- Philadelphia Phillies
- NBA- Los Angeles Lakers
- NHL- Philadelphia Flyers (To be honest I only watch hockey in the playoffs)
- College Basketball- University of North Carolina
- College Football- University of Southern California
People I’d Like To Meet: (Alive or Dead)
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Steve Jobs
- Chris Farley
- Francis Chan
- Steven Furtick
- Perry Noble
- Nelson Mandela
- Andy Stanley
- John Maxwell
- Bono
- Kobe Bryant
There it is briefly the things I like.
USC Prodigy-David Sills
Maybe you have heard of this 13 year old kid David Sills who is a 7th grader at Red Lion Christian Academy in Delaware. Maybe you have heard that he was offered a scholarship from Lane Kiffin to USC. I know what your thinking, are you kidding me? A 13 year old, 7th grade boy. However, what if one of the greatest recruiters the college game has ever seen sees something that in 5 years every other coach sees but is too late to capitalize on? I don’t know if I agree with the tactic of going after kids who barely have hair under their pits yet. This opens a very dangerous but potentially exciting door.
There is something to say about someone who can see talent and potential in others and help them get to that point of greatness. The tough thing is David will live his entire football career under a microscope. Every mistake will be magnified as well as every victory. To come from a small Christian school and reach what some consider the Mecca of college football is no small feat. The Bible says, “Pride comes before the fall.” David will have to watch himself that he does not fall into this category as so many of us do and see it end due to our own inability to remember who gave us our ability to begin with.
I hope for David that he fulfills the expectations that are on him. From his coaches, parents and friends there will be a constant bombardment of those trying to “get in” with him and those who constantly will be telling him what he needs to do to be great or even worse that he has already arrived. I’m excited for the kid and for what this means to Red Lion Christian Academy. After all I am a USC fan, and as they said on ESPN, “Is there a better place to play football anywhere in the country?” I’m sure my Penn State friends will love that.
We all have those moments where the expectations far surpass the experience. Don’t miss out on the journey only to arrive at the destination.
You can check out these links to hear the full story:
Check out the video of David. For a 13 year old, he has skills.
