run down of the weekend

This past Saturday we had our VBS. We did a Super Saturday. It was different from the last few years. I love the freedom to try new things. Our VBS Team really tries to put the needs of the kids first. We want them to have fun, make lasting friendships and hear the gospel in [...]

Happy Birthday Kenzie

We’ve already had a party for her, but today is the baby’s first birthday. My parents have been in for the week, and well, little Miss Kenzie has had a good visit with nana and pop-o.
 Kenz just started giving kisses yesterday. Being a daddy is so cool.

6th graders and the Incredible Race

Sunday evening I sat with an exciting group of kids. The 6th graders. They have just entered the youth group and their enthusiasm is contagious. As I was sitting there with them I was encouraged by their singing. Their voices are still little boy voices, but they belted out the words to some awesome hymns. [...]

Early reflections on Kingdom Come: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of David Lipscomb and James Harding

I am currently on chapter five of this awesome book. I must say that this is one of the most refreshing reads I have undertaken in a while. John Mark Hicks and Bobby Valentine open the historical record to reorient believers in the 21st century to the perspectives of two 19th early 20th century spiritual giants. [...]

Lepers, masks and the willingness of Jesus

I find myself re-reading and re-reading the Gospel of Mark. I began anew last night and immediately in Chapter one I was struck with the story of the man with Leprosy. Here is the text:
A Man With Leprosy  
40A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you [...]

Off the mountain into the valley

I knew it would happen, but I didn’t know when. I feel a little like Peter after seeing Jesus transfigured before him and James and John. After the transfiguration, after that great spiritual high they had to come down the mountain. The view is always amazing at the top, the air a little sweeter, and [...]

Trek stuff

This year was my first year to go on Wilderness Trek. For those of you unfamiliar with Trek, let me offere a brief explanation:
Day one: travel day
Day two: get your gear, and rest
Day three: rapelling and hike to low camp
Day four: hike to high camp
Day five: solo day (3 hours of you and God)
Day 6: [...]

Back from Trek

Trek,
 We climbed Mt. Rinker in Colorado. 14 of us from church, braved the altitude, weather, and hiking and made summit on Wednesday July 13.
Here are a few pictures:
 

Wilderness Trek

It’s time. July 7-14 is our Trek week. Pray for us while we are gone.

July is for birthdays

Here is a picture of our girls. Kenzie is the baby will be one on July 27th and Rachel turned 3 yesterday. I can’t believe how fast they have grown. It seems like yesterday that Jen and I moved across country to head to Oklahoma with a 4 week old little girl. My how time [...]