Just started a book, “Butterfly in Brazil” by Glenn Packiam. It’s about using your life today, in the here and now, to make a difference. One qoute in the second chapter stood out to me and has been on my mind since I read it.
“We can’t bottle up our passion, energy, and dreams of action [...]
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Significant living in each day
Posted in Uncategorized on July 7, 2008 | 1 Comment »
thirsting…
Posted in Uncategorized on June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I love the picture spiritually of thirsting. I don’t know why, but it is something I can totally relate to. I go through seasons where I am content with being complacent. But then other seasons, like the one I’m entering into righ tnow in my life, I can feel myself thirsting for God. A true [...]
Orange Conference Day 2
Posted in children's ministry, church, leadership, vision on May 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I loved hearing Francis Chan speak on Day 2 of Orange. He spoke in our 1st main session of the day and blew me away. Some thoughts:
so much of what we call success in our churches isn’t necessarily the Holy Spirit working, but just having the right team in place – we need to look [...]
Orange Conference 2008
Posted in children's ministry, church, leadership, vision on May 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Wow! Just returned from Orange Conference 2008 today and am feeling pretty full right now. It was great and I came away with a ton of inspiration, ideas, and vision not only for Children’s Ministry but for the church as a while. I’ll share a few tidbits from the speakers:
Day 1 – Reggie Joiner
He opened [...]
Free Unleash tickets!
Posted in leadership on March 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We have 3 tickets for Unleash at Newspring Church that our church won’t be using, people have backed out. If you are interested contact me immediately. Tell me why you think you’re deserving of them and should be going! I guarantee you won’t want to miss what Perry has to say!
friends…
Posted in Uncategorized on September 5, 2007 | 2 Comments »
We went hiking this past weekend with our friends Katie, Josh, and their precious girls Abigail and AnnaJaye. Their girls compliment our boys in every way and they usually have a great time together. We had a great time at Table Rock State Park enjoying God’s creation and in worship. This picture reminds me of [...]
in a funk
Posted in Uncategorized on August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Been in a bit of a blogging funk lately. I have had so much on my plate that I can’t seem to focus right now. Hopefully after the school year starts next week for us, I will return with some inspiration.
who is reading this blog?
Posted in Uncategorized on May 9, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I see there are readers — good, I’m not talking to myself, although it would be alright if I did.
So who are you checking this out? Give a shout out and say where you’re from! I’d love to meet some new people!
what a waste…
Posted in church, random thoughts on April 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A large, predominate church in our community installed a new sign yesterday for their church. They got rid of the old sign with the marquee where you put letters in and upgraded to a new, shiny sign, looking very similar to their previous one. Except this one you could change the message with a digital [...]
sunday thoughts…
Posted in children's ministry, church, family, kidmo, random thoughts on April 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
*Great attendance this morning for the kids at church. (We still call it Children’s Church and I loathe that name. Can’t come up with a more creative one at the moment…)
*Great seeing first time visiting kids
*Tomorrow is surgery for my mother-in-law recently diagnosed with breast cancer and a dr. appt. with our pastor’s wife who [...]
