Reflections on 06

Jimmy P's best of 2006:

Best overall moment of the year May 24th
We closed on our new house this day. As we were moving in, Lauran told me we were having a baby! A day I will always cherish!

Best TV show American Idol 06
This was a tough one b/c Lost is so good. But how can you not give the edge to watching Birmingham's own Taylor Hicks take home the crown.

Best movie Casino Royal
It's one of the best - if not the best Bond movie I have ever seen.

Best Book I read Blue Like Jazz
Donald Miller is such a good writer. Blue Like Jazz is simply a guy putting together his real life thoughts, doubts, ideas, and lessons learned about God. An excellent read.

Best Sports Moment 1st Annual Webster v. Parsons Kickball Game

As you can tell by my winner, Alabama football had a forgettable season! However, the Webster v Parsons kickball game was quite the matchup. An excellent inaugrual match with the Webster's pulling out the victory with last inning heroics.

Best Song I heard for the first time Marvelous Light - Charlie Hall
I am not sure when this song was first released, but it is a keeper. It is on his new album, Flying Into Daybreak.

Best Lesson I heard The Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men, and he gives them to whoever he wishes. - Andy Stanley

Andy opened up Catalyst this year with an incredible lesson on leadership. His point was that any leadership we have is given to us by God. It is a stewardship that is temporary and can be taken away; we are always accountable. Daniel 4 and 5.

Best area of personal growth Trust

I am learning to just calm down, and trust that God knows what he is doing. Life is much more enjoyable for me when I accept that.