THAT LITTLE...
One of my favorite YouTube Videos of all time is Mark Rober’s Backyard Squirrel Maze. I have five kids and have seen my share of Dude Perfect, Mr. Beast, KC Chiefs, and of course the New Life CityChurch Channel.
So, why would I watch a 20-minute video more times than I want to admit and then also watch 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0? Why would I ask family and friends to sit down and watch this, nearly guaranteeing them it would be the best YouTube they had ever watched?
Because I have experienced the nuisance of squirrels.
Several years ago, some squirrels got into the attic space of our house. We could hear them running around and tried everything we could think of to get them out….if they would have accepted cash, I would have paid them generously.
I grew up watching squirrels take cherries, apricots plumbs, pears, and apples from my parent’s fruit trees. I still remember helping my dad spread out nets, and fasten noisemakers in the trees to keep them out.
More recently, I’ve watched them empty the five apple trees in our front yard. It’s been a few years since they have staged such a full-fledged attack on our trees, so I’m guessing the main culprit got hit by a car…I’m guessing…(no animals were harmed in the writing of this email).
I know how much pain squirrels can cause…and you probably do too. And after watching the video, I’m pretty sure there are nests of squirrels laughing at me and other humans who have attempted to slow down their antics.
So why do we dislike squirrels?
They are takers.
They are wasters.
They are selfish.
I hate to say it, but there are more times than I want to admit, that I am like a squirrel. Getting and keeping more stuff than I need….out of fear that I won’t have enough.
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series, “Jesus the Story Teller” by studying from Luke 12:13-21 about the “Rich Fool.” In this story, Jesus reveals the covetousness in our hearts, tells us to guard against it, and then offers incredible hope for our future.
I hope to see you on Sunday at 8:00, 9:15 (Full KidCity available), or 10:45 am, or you can watch the Livestream on YouTube (Like and Subscribe) or Facebook at 9:15 am. Additionally, we are also publishing our sermons on Spotify.
And you really should check out those squirrel videos!
Troy
Because I have experienced the nuisance of squirrels.
Several years ago, some squirrels got into the attic space of our house. We could hear them running around and tried everything we could think of to get them out….if they would have accepted cash, I would have paid them generously.
I grew up watching squirrels take cherries, apricots plumbs, pears, and apples from my parent’s fruit trees. I still remember helping my dad spread out nets, and fasten noisemakers in the trees to keep them out.
More recently, I’ve watched them empty the five apple trees in our front yard. It’s been a few years since they have staged such a full-fledged attack on our trees, so I’m guessing the main culprit got hit by a car…I’m guessing…(no animals were harmed in the writing of this email).
I know how much pain squirrels can cause…and you probably do too. And after watching the video, I’m pretty sure there are nests of squirrels laughing at me and other humans who have attempted to slow down their antics.
So why do we dislike squirrels?
They are takers.
They are wasters.
They are selfish.
I hate to say it, but there are more times than I want to admit, that I am like a squirrel. Getting and keeping more stuff than I need….out of fear that I won’t have enough.
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series, “Jesus the Story Teller” by studying from Luke 12:13-21 about the “Rich Fool.” In this story, Jesus reveals the covetousness in our hearts, tells us to guard against it, and then offers incredible hope for our future.
I hope to see you on Sunday at 8:00, 9:15 (Full KidCity available), or 10:45 am, or you can watch the Livestream on YouTube (Like and Subscribe) or Facebook at 9:15 am. Additionally, we are also publishing our sermons on Spotify.
And you really should check out those squirrel videos!
Troy
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