HPC's Mark Stermer in the house today!

Jimmy Jones and Mark Stermer from HPC! Go Dino!
My good friend Mark Stermer from Healing Place dropped in to see me today. Mark oversees the campus expansion team at HPC in Baton Rouge. We are looking into the possibility of expanding TFC into Opelousas in January of 2007. Today we looked at some property and the possibilities of having a TFC North Campus. Not sure about you - But That Seems EXCITING to me! God is up to some big things - Get ready - Get Involved- And Get Excited! 4 days until I leave for Africa. Have a great weekend - We have Soccer at Moore Park ALL Day on Saturday. We will be at the RV tailgating all day and watching LSU on TV. If your in the area, come on by and pull for the Miller Boyz and The Tigers!

Monday Morning Quaterback and MNF!

New Dome roof of Superdome!
Monday was a great day to be alive! Most of my favorites all in the same day - Family, Food, Fellowship, Golf, Studying the Word, Friends, and Football! How awesome was that?

Pregame Meal on Bus - Boogie's Gumbo!
My day started off early with Monday Morning Quaterback - our Men's 6AM Bible Study - we are studying the "Quest for Authentic Manhood" together. This is going to be a great 9 week course this semester. Men, remember - 1 topic, 1 location, 2 great times - 6AM or 6PM. 7:30 I was back at home to have breakfast with the kids and take them to school.

Crazy Saints Fans - Sold Out Game with Michael Vick!
I then headed over to Acadian Hills golf course for a golf tournament benefiting Inner-Faith Prison Ministry. What a perfect day and weather! At 1PM, 6 of us headed out to New Orleans to attend the MNF game in the newly remolded Super Dome. Sold out, crazy crowd, great seats, loud noise the whole game - just to give you an idea. Saints 3-0! Super Bowl Bound? nah! Also, ran into my old college rommate from Baton Rouge, Dan Stowers, from 1988. Haven't seen him in 10 years or so. 70 thousand people and our tickets or 2 rows apart. Cool huh?

College Roommate - Dan Stowers - Ran into at the game!
Stayed in New Orleans for the night and drove into Lafayette for a Pastor's breakfast hosted by the staff of TFC. Had around 30 or so in attendance and a good friend, Tommy Tenny, stopped in to give us a insight to his new movie coming out in Theaters on October 13th. "One Night With The King". http://www.8x.com/onenight/ Follow this link to some really cool stuff on the movie. What a great day. Now, back to reality, taking Jansen to the dentist today @ 3pm for 2 cavities to fix. Just an average day in the life of a dad.

Tommy Tenny - Godchaser!
Tonight - DATE NIGHT!! Don't wait or watch for postings on Wednesday of Date night!

Jay Sterling's 1st duck!

Jay Sterling - 1 of the 14 he holds is his!
Saturday morning started off dark and early for 2 of the Miller Boyz. Dark - it was 4 am when we woke up and headed past Port Barre for a teal hunt. We were guest of Grant Gondran ond his father, Keith Judice. By 5:45 AM, we were sitting in the blind getting mobbed by mosquitoes at every angle. By 6:15, the 1st of many blue winged teal were starting to arrive. 2 hours later we had bagged 14 total. Sterling, after missing the 1st 2 ducks that landed on the pond, hit his target on the 3rd chance. He was excited! Thanks Grand and Keith for the friendship and opportunity to spend time with your family. Erica, what a breakfast, you are special.
Keith, myself, and Grant - The Hunt was on!

Great week in Dallas w/team!

The Potter's House - Bishop Jakes!
What a great 4 days in Dallas with the staff pastors from TFC. Great experience overall - the drive, the time together, the services, the great speakers, the food, the friends - all memorable experiences.

HOF and TFC at "the house"!
This past week we experienced some of the greatest speakers I have ever heard. The humor and anointing was exceptional. On Thursday night we went out in Downtown Dallas for a Steak and fun.

Downtown Dallas at West End!
We were not disappointed at "The Butcher Shop". The downtown air and lights were refreshing as well. Thanks to "Lola" (our Verbal GPS tomtom) that got us all around Dallas and wherever we wanted to go. Highlights from the trip: Shane logging in with a joke every 30 min, the breakfast burritos every morning, the speakers at the conference, Larry the cable guy, the purple jacket, boogie at the food court in the mall, downtown steak night, and the time sharing and learning together. Thanks for the memories guys!

Downdown Dallas at Night!

Ain't nobody like Bishop TD Jakes!

In front of the Potter's House! The BISHOP!
Well last night all of us got to experience The Potter's House and Bishop Jakes live and in person! What an experience as over 6 thousand Pastors and leaders came together and experienced church. I have heard many preachers in my life but never like TD Jakes. He spoke for over 2 1/2 hours last night and never opened a bible or notebook.

Worship in the house w/Gary Oliver!
It was incredible - Derek Capello took over 5 pages of notes - I stopped halfway through cause it was too much! The 200 member choir and band was rocking. Gary Oliver opened the service with worship. Bishop Jakes had us on the edge. He talked about that there is power in partnerships. Luke 5, when Jesus said throw your nets down on the other side - the net began to break and John called for the other boats that were standing by to help with the load - Partnerships. Great atmosphere and great message. Saw my good friend Scott Bledsoe and his staff.

Derek in the personal space of this giraffe.
Today, we will go and eat lunch together with them. Before the evening meeting, we went to the Bass Pro Shop. The largest sports and outdoor store in the world. Boogie was in heaven! The was a Game Room of animal mounts - we had to check that out. I saw a lot of animals I see in Africa - In fact Boogie and I will hunt a few of these animals in Africa in 2 weeks or so when we head to Swaziland for our 6th of 6 leadership conferences. Today will be at all day meetings - Different speakers all day and workshops. Can't wait to see what all is in store. Be blessed!
My prayer one day is to have a Lion in our Lobby! A Kudu - I may get to shoot one like this next week

On the road again!

Pastor Derek gettin us there!
Tuesday morning myself and 5 other staff pastors from TFC headed out for Dallas, TX to attend a conference at Bishop TD Jakes church. I have attended meetings in the past with Pastor Jakes but never in his church. We are excited to experience all that God has for us. The title of the conference is "Church without Limits". I pray that would be what God does for TFC, a church with NO limits! Conference starts on today, Wednesday, but we came in a day earlier to get settled in and take on a MLB game in Arlington, Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners!

Taking in the action!

Don't really know any of the players and we really didn't care who one won. I just love big cities and I really enjoy attending professional sporting events. Actually, I like attending any and all sporting events. TFC we have some great guys with us. Shane Bernard is the craziest one on the team, joke after joke, laugh after laugh, Angie I don't know how you do it- Derek Capello drives fast (er) than most others, Boogie slept most of the way, but we don't care He's paying for everything, Dwayne Williams is glad be here, Dan is glad he could just get away for a few days with us. TFC, pray for our families that we left behind and that God would deposit everything He has for us. The name of the conference is "A Church with NO Limits" - TFC with NO Limits - I like that. Tuesday night we attended the game, we caught 8 homerun balls during batting practice, ate dinner in centerfield in a restaurant, walked around the beautiful "Ballpark in Arlington", hanging out with friends = Priceless. Here are a few pictures form Tuesday - We will be attending the conference starting Today. We will keep you posted of the events each day. Have a great week and we will see you this weekend!

Hanging out with God-sent people!

My good friend, Dino Rizzo, Pastor of HPC in Baton Rouge
Friday was just my kind of day, just hanging out with all kind of people and all kind of friends. Friday morning I attended a church planters workshop at HPC with my Good friend Dino Rizzo and the wonderful staff of HPC. I thank God often for the people He has brought into my life that help me on my journey. We would like one day to expand our campus north to Opelousas, LA. We would call it TFC North! We have been preparing for this and have been doing some outreach things for over a year now in one of the Schools. When God says NOW is the Time, we will be ready to move forward. On the 28th of this month, I will be going to Opelousas to look at buildings and get a strategy with some church-planters and my good friend Mark Stermer from HPC. I like hanging out with a lot of people. Doing a lot of things, especially when you really like them, that makes it a whole like easier.

The Ohlerking's, directors of Childrens Cup, Brous is staying at their house!
Friday evening was capped off by a staff dinner at our house with the LCA and TFC staff. I am so grateful for all of those that have chosen to take the journey with us. Fishing, Horseshoes, 4-wheelers, dominos, tons of food, lots of friends, basketball and good ole "hanging out" is what we did all evening. Here's the cool part - NO KIDS! We got to do all those things - If kids were here - we would have been watching them do all that stuff. Don't worry, they will have their day today, as we go from soccer to football to another party in their honor. Staff I thank God every day for you, thanks for your surrendering to God's call and doing Kingdom Business with TFC and LCA. Tessy and I consider it an honor to have you over at our home and with our family.

Plenty of food, fun and friends!


The Muller Family - Well, just part of the tribe! ANDRE' WITH THE SMALLEST CATCH OFTHE DAY!


Coach John, couldn't be beat at Shoes!


Josiah, look at that form! David, 3rd time in line Joe, wouldn't get off and let others ride!

TFC in National Magazine. Outreach magazine!

Sep/Oct 2006 magazine featuring article of TFC!

With our recent activities and funds sent to Mozambique this summer, a national church magazine ran a story about HIV/AIDS in Africa. They were looking for churches in America who have been directly involved with HIV in Africa. We were one of the churches mentioned in this magazine that literally goes out around the world. Thank you FAMILY CHURCH for your prayers, concerns and financial contributions to Africa and the World. Below is the link to the article: http://www.outreachmagazine.com/library/features/06septoctftrsmallworld.asp

Somehow they confused "Cajun food is good" with "Cajun is good food."
Also, Brous is on the ground in Swaziland and plans on being in Mozambique in a week or so to check out the project in Nkobe that we have partnered to build. Here is his blog page: http://www.aaronbrousbroussard.blogspot.com/

Be sure to pray for him daily and leave a comment for him to see that we are thinking of him around the world. He is our hands and feet in Swaziland at this time. I am so glad to be a part of a church that has a heart for God's people around the world.

New Blog page from AFRICA!

This was our first meeting with C.Cup, making plans for Swaziland!
Here is the link to Aaron "brous" Broussard's Blog Page. He is keeping us posted as to what he is up to in Southern Africa, in the nation of Swaziland. Be sure to pray for him and leave a comment frequently to encourage him on his journey. I am proud of you Brous. Can't wait to see what happens over time.
http://aaronbrousbroussard.blogspot.com

Great Monday and Great Tuesday!

Some great friends - Gene, Scott and Jay Sterling!
Monday night was our Worship/Prayer night that followed a day of fasting. What an incredible night and great turn out. I pray that God will continue the work that has begun in TFC. Just a reminder, this style of worship and prayer is ongoing every other Monday night. Check the TFC bulletin for dates.

Jay Sterling and I enjoying the wind and waves of the Gulf
After Prayer, several Pastors met me at TFC and we loaded up together and headed to Gonzales to pick up even a few more pastors. We then headed out to Burus, LA to Cajun Adventures for a guided trout fishing experience. Jay Sterling made the trip with me as well. After a long delay on I-10 East bound for 3 hours, we finally made it into the lodge in Empire/Burus, LA. We hit the water around 8AM and by 11 AM the 1st boat had their limit, which by the way is 25 per man, 100 per boat limit.

Jay Sterling's 1st Catch - the 1st of many today!
Each boat had 4 people so a boat limit of 100 was reached 1st by Team Mills, Bledsoe, & Smith. By 1PM, Team Miller, Dennis, & Miller accomplished the same goal - 100 speckled trout. What a day - The guides said that this was their best day out in quite some time. Team Mills may have reached their limit 1st but ours were much bigger. I have pictures to prove that statement!

Team Miller - Total Limit - 100 - Huge!
So good to be with other Pastors that have the same vision and can speak life into one another. I am so grateful for the men that God has allowed me to be a part of their lives. It takes time, but invest into relationships with others. Don't do life by yourself. Thanks Gene Mills for setting up this great experience!

A Called Day of Prayer and Fasting

This will be a 1st for TFC - A called day of prayer and fasting. God spoke to me several months ago about such a day. As we looked at the calender, one available date was 9/11. I thought what a perfect day, noy only to remember and reflect back on one day that changed our lives but also for personal reflection as well. I have called the entire body of TFC to fast all day from food limiting our diet to juice and water. We will unite for prayer tonight at TFC at 7 pm for one hour of Prayer and Worship. I am so excited about what God will do. I think the process began Yesterday, as over 100 people flooded the alter during the 9 am service and 50 or so young people gathered at the alter during the 11Am service. What an incredible day - an incredible presence of God - an incredible day to be alive! See you Tonight ay 7PM - Come expecting.

If you think I don't have God's Favor consider this . . .

Saturday's are always busy days for our family, no school so kids want to go do something, friends over, shopping, and the list goes on. However, this Saturday was the beginning of Soccer season. We have the top 3 playing this year. Yesterday we had 3 games, 1 pm Jansen, 2 pm Regan, 3 pm Sterling! Normally it's really no big deal. We like being together as a family and we usually make this day -Family Day. We follow from one game to the next, moving chairs, ice chest, and babies all over Moore Park. Yesterday I had a 2pm wedding to officiate. Which means - no games for me - and no help with kids - leaving Tessy with all the boys - with 2 babies included! How does she do all that? That is after she spent cleaning and mopping floors in the house, organizing soccer bags, drinks and diaper bags!! I know what your thinking - Where was I when all this was going on? This is my blog and I don't have to answer that! I was cleaning cars, rv's, the yard, etc.. I do my part, huh baby? Anyway, I know I normally post about my kids and events that I am a part of, but today, I can only think of how good God has been towards me by sending Tessy Lasseigne into my life and being a Mother to all these Miller Boys, which by the way, takes a special lady to begin with - ALL BOYS! You try it!!

I count my blessings each day - Tessy, thanks for saying yes 12 yrs ago! Did you really now what that yes was gonna mean?

Revealing Revelation - Sneak -Peek for some!

I am so fired up about this series! I have never taught on Revelation in a series at TFC. Just studying my notes and scriptures over the past few weeks has excited me. To those that were here this past Wed. Night - you got a sneak peek! Good for you. Just kinda wet our appetite a little to create a hunger for the upcoming weeks. Don't miss any if possible!

The book of Revelation is not a book about the future. It's a book about your future. It's not just some scientific study about what might happen next. Its a very personal book. Every single one of us is mentioned in this book. Not by name. But were all mentioned. Everybody in all of human history is mentioned in this book of Revelation. Its a very personal book about our lives and about what God is going to do in our lives.

New Set for Upcoming Series - Great Job Team!
This Wednesday night we will begin our journey and discover the background, the main character, the beast, the throne, the emphasis, the purpose, and see the hope that this book provides. Journey with us chapter by chapter, scene by scene, and moment by moment as we explain and define the book of Revelation as we experience - Revealing Revelation.

Looking Forward to a Great Weekend!

Check out the pre-movie commercial at the Grand Theatre all Month Long!
We'll here is what I am looking forward to this weekend! Friday morning we will put the final touches on the new set for the new series that begins this Sunday entitled, "The Day After tomorrow". We are gonna look into the middle-east happenings and relate that to our everyday world. This particular series will last 4 weeks and will be our Sunday Morning series. We also got Brous off for Africa. He called me at 11:30 AM from Washington, DC and was about to board the long 20 hour flight to Swaziland! Go Bruce, I am proud of you son. I told my kids this week that after high-school, my desire would be for them to give 1 year of their life on the mission Field! Tessy thinks she heard God say 3 months! She still has plenty of time for God to speak louder to her.

Anyway, at Noon on Friday, several of our staff Pastors will head out to Ferriday, LA to watch LCA take on a team from Mississippi. LCA goes into the contest 1-0. Pastor Shane, Pastor Dan, and our families will be making the drive and supporting the team. This will probably be the 1st ever "tail-gating party" for a LCA Game in history. We are planning to leave early to BBQ burgers before the game.

Saturday morning is week 1 of the new soccer season for the Miller Boys. The top 3 are playing this session. For the next 10 weeks or so our Saturdays are spent at Moore Park watching and cheering on the boys. Each one wants Tessy and I at every game - we do our best - but a lot of the times they have games at the same time - when this happens we usually switch at halftime.

Saturday afternoon I will officiate a wedding ceremony at TFC. I love being apart of God's design for mankind, "Marriage and Family". Then of course we got LSU on the Duce at 5:30 Saturday night.

Sunday Morning begins our new Series. Can't wait for the Weekend. God's up to some big things, I can feel it! Don't miss it. Oh yea, if you happen to take in a movie over the weekend, go to the Grand Theatre on Johnson St. And be early for the movie. We a running a commercial about the new series that will show in all 16 screens all month before every movie. Over 94,000 will see the invite during the month. Cool huh? Go catch it and let me know what you think, but you can't be late. Jasin and Andre' did a great job putting it together.

Monday, September 11th, a called day of fasting and praying! Be a part of this time of cleansing and infilling of the presence of God. We will cap off the day with an incredible time of seeking God through Prayer and Worship at 7pm in the big house. I am asking all families of TFC to be here for this 1 hour time together with God. What are you anticipating God doing in your life this weekend?

The Night History was made and I was there!

It's Game Time, Baby!
Aug. 31st, 2006 - A night of history. This Thursday night was not just another Thursday night and it wasn't just another football game for the LCA Challengers - It was a night of FIRSTS. The First Tackle Football game in the schools history and The FIRST WIN of the season. The Challengers traveled to Plaquimine, LA to play the Chef Patriots. Just one week ago in a 15 min. Scrimmage, LCA was handed a 20-0 defeat to the same team. What a turn around!

LCA on Offense
LCA pretty much dominated the entire 1st half. In fact, LCA was the first to put points on the board. Gabe Gamboa scored the 1st rushing touchdown in LCA history with a 18 yd run around the left side. Halftime score was 6-6.

Coach Lessard and Head Coach Guidroz giving some halftime instructions to the team!
The 2nd half was dominated by the Patriots offensively and scored on the 1st possession of the 2nd half. They took a 12-6 lead late into the 4th quarter. With time winding down, The Challenger defense rose to the occasion and made a critical 4th down stop to put the ball into the hands of the offense with just under 4 min. to play in the game. A timeout was called and one of the players shouted, "Hey, in 4 min. We could make history". That is exactly what they did!

Jacob Poindexter taking cooling off!
They drove the ball 56 yds and made 3 critical 4th down conversions on what would be the game-winning drive. With just under 28 seconds remaining in the game, LCA was faced with a 4th and goal from the 9 yd. Line. An option play around the left side was called. The Quaterback's pitch to the half-back was thrown behind him to the ground. Gamboa, hustled to the ball and picked it off the ground, alluded 2 tackles and shot to the goal line for a touchdown. With 18 seconds remaining in the game the score was tied - 12-12. A timeout was called to set up the offense for the game winning extra point play attempt. I- right fake 22 dive- 47 reverse was the called play and boy was that the perfect call, as Tory Miller ran virtually un-touched around the right side giving the Challengers a 14-12 lead with only seconds remaining. The sidelines erupted with celebration and cheers - helmets were raised into the air and high fives were given by coaches and players alike. (We did get a celebration penalty - but no one cared at that moment). With a kickoff to the Patriots and possible one defensive play would be all that was needed to finish these guys off. With adrenaline pumping, Special teams raced down field, put a hit on the runner causing the ball to pop out and LCA recovered as time expired. What a way to end the 1st game of the season! All I know is that I was glad it was just Thursday, cause that gives me an extra day for my throat to heal before Sunday. Thank you for sharing in my excitement and my passion for LCA Football. Can't Wait for our 1st home Game!
Team celebrating their 1st win!