Posted in STORYREALING on 19. Jul, 2010
30 years ago I wanted to be a blacksmith.
Not to shoe horses. That is a farrier.
A blacksmith can shoe horses but why would he?
The blacksmith was a very important man in the town.
He could mend your plow, sharpen your axe, temper your knives and even fix your wagon. He withheld nothing, except what he [...]
Posted in STORYREALING on 05. Jul, 2010
Rule 80
Boring people should be fired.
They should all go to a boring island, no that won’t work because islands themselves are beautiful and set apart to be relaxing not boring. Surely, and don’t call me Shirley, (that was really my dad’s name) do you think you were put on this planet to say “hey I [...]
Posted in STORYREALING on 02. Jul, 2010
Rule 67 Serve somebody
Find someone to help. Just come along side. See the need and go assist.
Do not do this out of guilt. Do not do this one for pay. A worker is worth his wage but this is “just felt called to serve” service. Do not do this out of any obligation other than [...]
Posted in STORYREALING on 25. Jun, 2010
Every stage needs a quick electrical switch that you can control as the storyteller from the stage.
You don’t need to wait on the tech crew. You can use this simple electrical connection in an ad lib way when the story is ready, you flip the switch.
Posted in STORYREALING on 22. Jun, 2010
We are moving the timing of our livestream to 10:37am on Friday Mornings. Still a chance to grab that cup of coffee and tune in for 10 minutes on how to build a contraption or widget to help energize your family ministry environment. Thanks, see you this Friday!
Michael and Andrew
Posted in STORYREALING on 22. Jun, 2010
The Chicken Chucker. Head over to our livestream channel to see how to build this guy. www.livestream.com/thebigdealguys.com.
Posted in STORYREALING on 31. May, 2010
The Wrist Rocket Line Launcher Zebco
Everyone needs one because there are just those times when you can’t reach high enough and there is no ladder tall enough.
Materials:
A Slingshot
A fishing rod with a push button reel
Something to fasten those together with (we have welded pieces, pop riveted them but any strong connection will do).
Some fishing swivels [...]
Posted in STORYREALING on 18. May, 2010
We just wrapped up our first livestream and wanted to elaborate a little on our instructions for how to build your very own air cannon.
Step 1: Purchase materials (you may need to go to a specialty hardware store for some of the parts)
- Metal Air Tank
- Three 1/2 inch pipe nipples, 2 inches long
- One [...]
Posted in STORYREALING, The Big Deal Network on 17. May, 2010
Tuesday at 10:37am we’re launching our first livestream webcast on how to build a moon pie cannon! If you need a great prop idea, make sure to tune in.
Posted in The Other Videos on 05. May, 2010
The Big Deal talks Gratitude. Shot with the reThink group and duesouthpro.
We work, draw, build, dream, play and do ministry at The Big Deal. God has blessed us with a creative outlook, some jack-of all-trades skills, some serious tools, and a passion to tell people about a relationship with God.
Almost every Sunday @ 10:40
Forest Hill Church, Charlotte, NC
A high energy environment for 1st- 5th graders and their families.
