Travis Johnson

I have been out of pocket in meetings, traveling, etc... since early Monday.  As a result, I haven't had the opportunity to respond to some good folks.

First, Chris had some really kind things to say about me (short version - long version).  Chris, I had a blast palling around at Mountain Lake as well.  The feelings are mutual.

Second, there were also a buzz of comments from some of the people over at Christ Fellowship because I stopped by after church on the day of their launch.  No big deal.  Actually, I am hungry to learn from some guys that are doing it right.  I enjoy friendships.  My hope is that we will all make it hard for people to hit hell from Homestead.  I pray that God's Kingdom would come.  When it does, that is cause for celebration. 

We'll have to take things another step forward.  I'd love to have Eric Geiger, Jorge Molina, and Jeff Reed over for dinner sometime.  I can see CF and Life Pointe taking a serious swing at Homestead.  Exciting times.

Derek Brown is sharing three pieces of advice from various Church Planters on Harmony Blog.  Tomorrow is my day.  So, check it out.

I've been enjoying some church planting wisdom via Derek Brown's Harmony Blog.  If you are a planter or planter-to-be, check it out.  So far, there have been tips from Tadd, Gary, Bob, Jonathon, and Tally.  Good stuff.

1. You'll read a book a week if you read a chapter in the morning and a chapter at night.
2. Leave a book in your car to kill time when you are waiting for people.
3. Keep a book in the bathroom.
4. Go to work a little early and down a couple chapters before the day gets busy.  You'll avoid traffic and grow in knowledge.
5. Instead of sitting in front of the TV all night, steal away for a few minutes of a relaxing read.
6. Download books and listen when you run, walk, or workout on your iPod.
7. Publish what you read and scan what others (like Bob, John, and Chris) are reading or what Dave and Tony are writing to keep your interest peaked and your horizons new.
8. Put down books that are boring.  Don't burn yourself out trying to read through a book that does not captivate you.
9. Review or excerpt books you read from time to time.  You'll spare people from wasting money on a lame book and help people to make a good investment on an exceptional book.
10. Keep a journal for your "to do" lists, big ideas, and thoughts.  Among those notes, record the nuggets you got from each book.  Then, loan out or give away the books you've finished.