I've had to come to some tough realizations this last 4 months or so about friends and this post is more vulnerable than feels safe to me... but here goes: 1. Ministry feels lonelier than ever. I have very few close friendships with men my age. … [Continue reading]
OVERHEARD AT SOCCER
August 27, 2008 by Leave a Comment
My U12 soccer team is mostly middle school boys. I guess you could say it's my boys small group. I love to clown with them and challenge them to give me their best all at the same time. Today I had a few conversations at practice I thought I'd … [Continue reading]
ANOTHER FAMILY FIRST
August 26, 2008 by 5 Comments
We have had our share of family firsts: first born, first house, first job, first trip to Africa, yatta yatta.As far as firsts go, last year was pretty unique. It was the first and only year with all 3 boys in the same all day school.Well, today … [Continue reading]
PRUNING
August 26, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Sunday I came home from a wedding and drove up to my house and said, "That's all I can stanz and I can't stanz no more, I'm pruning the ice plant." So instead of napping (which is what I really wanted to do), I braved the heat with my cutting … [Continue reading]
GUTSY FAITH
August 23, 2008 by 1 Comment
I was getting caught up on some blogs after Africa and I ran across a reference to this video of a friend of mine. I'd like to say I have this kind of faith. I'd like to say I'm listening to God this attentively. I want my life to make these … [Continue reading]
Husband. Dad to 5. Student Ministry Pastor. Follower of Jesus. Yatta yatta.
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