A reality that I have become convinced of in these series of good byes that I have been experiencing is that God can use our imperfect efforts. That is pretty humbling and pretty cool.
I also realize that in my life mission “to help people take their next right step in Jesus Christ” [...]
This weekend will be my last time speaking as Co-Pastor at EastLake Church. Still, my hope is that I get invited back for guest speaking gigs in months like January and February. (I know that hint was not that subtle).
This weekend I am speaking on “What I want my kids to know about following God.” [...]
Top Ten Reasons to Move back to Seattle (actually Redmond).
10. God’’s Idea9. Home of Starbucks8. Home of Costco7. UW Football6. Cool music scene5. Family4. Jack (My Dog) likes Rain3. Summer water skiing2. Winter vacations with friends in San Diego1. Great new ministry [...]
Today reality hit me, I am moving!
I sold my house (Assuming it goes through)
I scheduled a moving truck (I get to load and unload)
I canceled my gym membership
I looked online for a new home up north
I scheduled my last weekend at Eastlake church (August 2nd and 3rd)
I prayed that the home packing fairy would come [...]
I am both excited and sad. I am excited that I am going to a great church, Timberlake Christian Fellowship in Redmond, Wa to serve as their Lead Pastor. This is a church with a rich history of having a significant impact for Jesus Christ. The people I have met there are wonderful and have [...]
I hate to admit that I am a professional worrier when it comes to my kids. My guess is I’m not alone…. Here’s the problem with worry, short of giving you ulcers, worry doesn’t do much for us. I also know that God has a better, faith-filled way to raise kids.
This weekend at EastLake Church [...]
Today was one of the best days of my life. It isn’t because I have finished that book I have been talking about writing for a few years, or that I won the lottery, or saw a new episode of “24″ or “Lost”. It’s because of a phone call.
My oldest daughter called me from Junior [...]
Ok, is it just me or is this truly disturbing. (I found this on one of my favorite blogs)
I am at the halfway point of my sabbatical. I have been doing…well…not much. It has been awesome! I have spent some great time with the Lord and have had a great time with my family. While I have been up to nothing, here is some of what I have been doing:
3 days at Disneyland
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