So after a crazy weekend at Rock Bridge (powerful stuff, but crazy) I was hit in the forehead like that V8 commercial that we (and by we I mean I) need to prepare more. I have a tendency to task myself on the polish and the flare first and then get to the nuts and bolts. While this works when I have plenty of time, and often leads to great results, its not as effective in ministry. People are not swayed by the flash. Just like in professional sports, its usually the team that performs best in the basics that’s gonna win the game. Even more effective is the team that does the basics with excellence AND pulls down the big plays (read: Texas Tech).