I don’t watch The Apprentice much…I don’t watch ANY TV much.

But I believe I was made to do three things in life:

  1. be a good husband/dad
  2. launch revolution church
  3. win the apprentice

Just sharing. Bring it on TRUMP.

Last weekend, Couper and I saw a man at walmart with a sign that said “Need guitar for praise & worship.” It was unusual enough that I HAD to check it out. I stopped and gave him all the cash I had on me…$12.00.

He thanked me and then said “I really need a guitar.” I didn’t even ask him why. I just told him I’d be back in 15 minutes. He got real serious and asked if he could ride with us and go pray together…of course, I said NOPE. But I assured him that I would be back.

I took off to the house and got him my guitar. I thought I could do it in 15 minutes, but it ended up taking me about an hour for various reasons. Couper kept reminding me that we “have to get the scary man a guitar.”

When we got back to wal-mart, Couper and I walked up to him and he FLIPPED! He grabbed the guitar, grabbed my hand, knelt down and prayed an amazing prayer thanking God for being sufficient and for providing for us.

Then, he asked “Can I play you some songs?” He proceeded to play some Hillsong United, Third Day and something he wrote. He played very well too. His singing was awful…but he could rock the guitar.

He told me his name was Dale and insisted that we take his sign that said “REPENT LINE OF JUDAH” (I think he meant LION of Judah.)

Before leaving, I asked if he needed food or anything else. He responded “No way man. JUST the guitar!”

Then he took off. WOW.

I am only blogging this because I am still trying to process what God wanted to teach me through that. Any ideas? Check out the pics:

  • Crazy day at Revolution Church!
  • We launched our first semester of small groups ever today! We call them LifeHouse Groups. We launched with six groups! If you were gone today, sign up for a group here, now!
  • I have the MOST incredible wife ever!
  • Tomorrow I get to officiate a wedding for a deaf couple. They are friends from The Connection Church in Kyle, TX. Last time I used my sign language skills, I asked a bunch of deaf friends if they were going to “sex the church.” Apparently the proper sign language for the word sex and the word join are somewhat similar. Oops.
  • I am blown away at how many people are downloading our message either on podcast or via the website each week. Insanity! Check out the “hub” here.
  • Have I said my wife rocks yet?
  • By the way, the team at Revolution Church rocks too. They are the most dedicated people I’ve ever had the honor to work with.
  • The band played “Rise and Sing” by Steve Fee today. IT WAS INCREDIBLE. In fact, the band was INCREDIBLE all together today!
  • Anyone want to buy a stinking sweet 2000 Ford Expedition with brand new tires on it?
  • Along the same line…anyone have a super cheap or even free car that they ‘d like to bless a pastor with. No, not me. I have a pastor friend that needs it bad. Contact zak@revyourlife.com if you have any info.?
  • PUMPED up about our next message series that will launch on Easter Sunday.
  • Also PUMPED about the four egg hunts we’ll be doing that day and the prizes that will be in the eggs! Good stuff…an Xbox, an iPod and more!

Just a reminder that this Saturday night we “spring forward.” Don’t forget to set your clock ahead one hour before bed on Saturday night.

More daylight! That means more fun in the sun with Couper and Amber!

But, its bittersweet because we also lose an hour of sleep. BAH!

Yesterday I posted about why I am ok with paying more sometimes.

Today, ways for companies to win my heart:

  • Make it simple. Whatever “it” is, IT must be simple.
  • Give me my own account rep. I know its not “real” but have them take notes on me. Train them to act like they know me.
  • DO NOT try to get me to sign up for your charge card.
  • If I have to return something keep it simple.
  • If you get my order wrong, fix it. Fast.
  • If I am loyal to you, be loyal to me. (great example is Starbucks gold card program)
  • Use technology. When I go to my dentist, I sit down at the computer to fill out paperwork and update info. I love that!
  • Make sure I can try your product before I buy it. Make sure when I have questions that your sales staff can answer me clearly. (the Apple Store does this very well)
  • I want to be able to buy it in person AND online, for the same price.
  • Get your staff to say “my pleasure” or “thank you” often. (Chick-Fil-A does this very well)
  • Smile while you sell. Whistle while you work. Don’t be a jerk.
  • Have a no contract required option that isn’t ridiculously over priced. I’ll pay more to have it my way, but I won’t let you rip me off. And if I can’t have it my way I’ll go somewhere else.

Pastor Zak White

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