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

CRAZY PICTURES

I love photography.  I started taking pictures in middle school with an old film camera from the WWII era, a pentax with screw on lenses that I bought at a camera swap meet as soon as I was old enough to learn the ropes.  I took a photography class … [Continue reading]

ANIMATED

I've been called passionate when I teach. I've been called loud.  People note that I use lots of props in my messages.  I've had negative and positive feedback.  I've could list lots of both after countless messages over the last 20 yrs. But it … [Continue reading]

IN CELEBRATION OF FAMILY

I have been asked to write a book on balancing ministry on family life.  I had my first meeting about it today with the publisher.  I'm pretty stoked. I can't wait to share stories of my life where I got it wrong and a few places where I things … [Continue reading]

WHEN IS TOO MUCH TOO MUCH

I'm not suream I at peace in the midst of it?can I be attentive to my soul?am I fully present to God and others as I do life? … [Continue reading]

SAYING NO TO GOOD STUFF

I hate saying no to good stuff. Saying no to bad stuff is hard enough.  Anyone who has ever tried to kick a bad habit can testify to that.  But turning down a really great opportunity kills me and I think it is almost harder.  It's certainly harder … [Continue reading]