SermonCentral.com, Logos Software, and a Road Trip

Lots happening lately...so much that I'm falling behind on this season of Lost.

First, I started using Logos Bible Software more seriously this week as I've migrated to a MacBook and stopped using my previous Bible software program. An amazing little thing in Logos is that every verse search links to a database of sermons in SermonCentral.com.

SermonCentral.com is basically Wikipedia for pastors. Pastors can add sermon notes, manuscripts, illustrations, drama scripts, and other resources for others seeking help in sermon planning (They also have a Bible study version at BibleMaster.com.). I added an old sermon I did in Terre Haute, IN in 2006 to see what would happen.

24 hours later I searched for Ephesians 6:12 in Logos. First sermon? "Supernatural Encounters" by Dillon Burroughs. Technology is great! (Now if someone would leave a positive comment. That would be so Amazon-like!).

I added two more sermon outlines today, with one audio message on the way. We'll see what happens.

In other news, starting this weekend my family and I will be on the road for a long-overdue trip to see family in Indiana and Illinois. Along the way, you can catch me at:

-Darlena's Holiday and Gift Shoppe Rockport, IN Sat. Mar. 14th from 11-12:30 local time for a book signing. This is my mom's store, so come by and buy something. Free book to the first 100 customers.

-First Baptist, N. Terre Haute, IN Sun. Mar. 15th 10:30am. I'm not speaking, but will be there to catch up with friends and family. If you're in or near Terre Haute this weekend, stop by and say hi.

-Christian Book Expo, Dallas, TX, Dallas Convention Center, Fri-Sun, Mar. 20-22nd. Over 200 authors will be there to sign and hang out. If you're in Dallas, find out more at ecpa.org.

Thanks for the prayers and support. Hope to see a lot of you on the road! (And if not, let me know how you're doing on Facebook or Twitter.)

Next time...

...my other new kid.

3.5 Random Things about Me

I read an article last week that suggested Facebook's "25 Random Things about Me" is the first truly viral movement of 2009. I'm all for cutting edge ideas, but 25 random things about my Facebook friends? At 1,300+ friends, that would equal over 32,500 random things to read.

So here's my simple request. I love you, but I would really rather read about 3.5 random things from each of my friends.

Here's my list...help me start the micro-movement of "3.5 Random Things about Me."

1. My first name is not Dillon; it's really Christopher. Full name: Christopher Dillon Burroughs.

2. I was once interviewed as a possible participant for "I Survived a Japanese Game Show."

3. I own and have watched all three High School Musical DVD's, including many of the bonus features. This means I really love my kids. I think they're FABULOUS.

.5 I have eaten a live earthworm.

And if you start a "3.5 Random Things about Me" group on Facebook, I'll be the first to join.

Seven Years Ago Today

<--Ben eating his first quarter-pound bacon cheeseburger at Five Guys.


Seven years ago today I held my first child, Benjamin, in my arms at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, TX. Today I made sure to give him a big hug before he walked into school. Why? Because in seven more years, he'll almost be able to drive to school himself!

Does your life ever feel like it's flying by? The Bible says our lives are like a vapor, here today, gone tomorrow. What can we do about it?

The Bible answers this question, too. We're told to make the most of every opportunity, to show love, do justice, and live humbly.

In fact, if life is zooming by too quickly for you, remember that life is followed by eternity.

The bigger question is whether you're ready for life after this life. If you're not sure, here's God's solution: believe and receive.

"Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:12).

And if you've already chosen to follow Jesus, tell someone. Because life will pass by before you know it and there's no better time to prepare for eternity than right now.


P.S. If you're really shy about sharing your faith with someone, just send them the link to this post. Then they can get mad at me instead of you. But at least they'll hear about what it means to know Jesus. And maybe, just maybe, you'll be part of changing someone's eternity today.

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DILLON BURROUGHS is a writer on issues of spirituality.
He lives with his wife, Deborah, and three children in Tennessee.