November snow!

Living in southwest Oklahoma means I live in tornado alley, endure hot summers, experience times of draught and in the winter settle for fluctuating winter temperatures. We have two seasons here in SW Oklahoma, hot and not so hot.  Coming from Ohio, I am used to four seasons, and especially snow in the winter. Well, [...]

Happy Feet…

Yesterday after the turkey, dressing and mashed potatoes, we went to watch Happy Feet. I was a little leary of the idea of watching a movie about dancing penguins, but it was better than I expected.
Mumble, a baby penguin was born “different.” Emperor penguins are known for the singing, which leads to mating, which leads [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

Have a blessed day!

Acts 14:1-28 (in three parts)

Read: Acts 14:1-7
 
We normally don’t like to think of the gospel causing trouble. Somewhere we were taught that being a Christian was void of any trouble. Well, this is simply not true. As a matter of fact, I think it is worth saying: following Jesus is a dangerous, exhilarating journey. Paul and Barnabas could certainly [...]

Acts 13:32-52

Read: Acts 13:32-52
 
As Paul concludes his sermon he tells them, “therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.” Paul’s conclusion is an invitation to [...]

thanksgiving

What is your favorite part of thanksgiving?
Not long ago, I got to spend some time with Big Don Williams and one of the classes he was teaching at our fall retreat he mentioned counting your blessings. He challenged us all to count our blessings seven times a day. He talked about the benefit of such [...]

spam, myspace and turkey

I have another blog, http://youthministryforum.blogspot.com. It is a connecting place for youth ministers young and older to share war stories, ideas and just vent. Blogger today e-mailed me to let me know that they were locking my blog for a review to make sure my blog wasn’t a spam blog. Over at blogger I have [...]

Acts 13:13-31

Read: Acts 13:13-31
 
From Paphos, where they were had met Bar-Jesus the sorcerer, they had traveled on to Perga in Pamphylia, where John Mark leaves them. We aren’t told why he departs their travels. But from Perga, Paul and Barnabas continue on to Pisidian Antioch (Acts 13:13-14). As was customary for this traveling pair, they head [...]

Update on Baby # 3

We went to the hospital today for our 20 week ultrasound. You know, the one that mom’s and dad’s get to see what sex their child is. Well, drum roll please…………..
Baby number three will be…..
Another little girl!!!
Jen and I are excited. I think there is a certain sweetness to having little girls.
Right now here are [...]

After the Big Game

With all the hype, both Michigan and Ohio State lived up to their rankings and played one heck of a ball game on Saturday. The outcome, Ohio State - 42, Michigan - 39. The Buckeyes secured a spot in the national championship on Jan. 8, 2007 in Glendale, Arizona.
But, there is a battle for number [...]