Husband. Dad to 5. Student Ministry Pastor. Follower of Jesus. Yatta yatta.

DESIRE IS MY GOD.

I really should be able to say that I desire God. But just this week I figured out that it's the other way around. I'm sad to admit that I worship my desires. When what I desire is God, that works out rather conveniently, but when I desire other … [Continue reading]

LEGACY

Not sure there are too many better one word describers of what I hope God will create through my youth ministry than Legacy. Maybe it's carnal- but part of me is asking God to create a legacy that I'd be proud of. Ultimately I want- a legacy- not … [Continue reading]

FAMILY BEACH 101

Earlier today my family and I went to the beach for the first time in San Diego. Here's what I learned about family beach trips. 1. SPRAY SUNSCREEN ONLY WORKS WHERE YOU SPRAY IT. Our kids now look like a cross between an leopard and candy cane. … [Continue reading]

I DECIDED I HATE TRIANGULATION

I was listening to a tape the other day of a preacher and he was talking about Matthew 18 and how we need to go direct to the source if we have a problem with someone. Then he talked about the problem of "triangulation." I'd never heard it called … [Continue reading]

IT’S OFFICIAL, I HAVE PMS

I can't believe I'm admitting this on the web. But I officially have what my track coach in high school called PMS- pre meet syndrome. It's that nasty I feel like I'm gonna puke, can't wait to start, excited, scared, nervous, amped, and freaked out … [Continue reading]