Faith and Family Night

It was my third performance at the US Airways Center. Last Friday I performed following the Mercury game vs. Seattle. It was an excellent game and we ended up winning. That's 3 for 3 on games we've won when I was performing during or after. Someone should take note of that statistic :)

This show was on the practice court for a collection of youth groups in attendance for Faith and Family night. It was great to perform for a group of Christians. "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them," Matthew 18:20.

This was a difficult show because I had to work the Mercury game that night. As soon as my responsibilities were complete I raced to the practice court and the group was waiting for me. I performed with no warm-up or prep time. It was by no means a flawless show but I think most were still entertained. I even added a new trick.

To replace the "broom message" I used a 10-foot fishing pole. I still delivered the same message but used the pole instead. After a volunteer balanced the pole I shared my message and then spun a basketball on the end of the pole while balancing it on my chin. It was sweet! It was my first attempt at that trick in front of an audience. I actually learned that one in the driveway. That just proves you don't need fancy resources to succeed. All I had was a ball.

The Lord has certainly blessed me with some great opportunities to share my gift. I hope they continue.