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What a great trip.  Two successful home builds. Team members got along great.  New friendships were created.  People began to dream about how they can make a difference in many different ways.  We got to work along side two amazing families as we built their houses together.  Awesome.  We do short term trips like thisContinue reading “Roatan 2012”

2012 Is an Amazing Year Today more than ever.  1 person’s voice can make a difference.  It’s pretty amazing what social media has done to make a difference in the world.  Whether it’s the Arab Spring or live tweeting the Oscars, people are paying attention to what other “normal” people are saying. I first heardContinue reading “#StopKONY2012 Use your voice to save lives”

Today I saw that a group of people who profess to be Christians have decided to picket the funeral of two boys who were murdered by their father. These people claim that this tragedy happened because of Washington State’s recent passing of Gay Marriage bills in the state senate and house of representatives. According toContinue reading ““Christians” make me so angry”

I’ve had a very simple project that I just haven’t wanted to do.  I’ve been putting it off.  I just finished it.  Man that feels good when things like that are done.   What is on your brain that you know you need to do but have been putting off?  You’ll feel way better ifContinue reading “Off My Mind”

There are some changes that are coming to Creekside Church.  They are changes that we believe will ultimately help Creekside in the next chapter of our church’s story.  There are two staff members who are no longer going to be on staff at our church.  But they are planning on remaining at Creekside. These staffContinue reading “Changes”

I’m working through the final round of edits on my Thesis. Some very important questions were asked, and some very helpful suggestions were given. Part of this process required that I toss half of my introduction.  Such a great suggestion.  It reads much better. In order to do this I had to come to the painfulContinue reading “Editors”

The next few days have a pretty crazy rhythm. Tonight – I have a wedding rehearsal.  Kathy is also working tonight. Tomorrow – I am doing the wedding.  Kathy is scheduled to work as well. Saturday – Creekside Comedy for Missions event.  Looking forward to it, I’m even going to do a short set. Sunday –Continue reading “Crazy Weekend”

  This is a great photo blog featuring people from Rwanda who have been torn apart by Genocide.   Grace and reconciliation are powerful forces. Check it out here.   “Love is a weapon to destroy evil.”

My sister (Heather) gave birth to her baby boy yesterday. His name is Hendrix. I haven’t met him yet but he has a pretty good reputation on the internet already. Being an uncle is pretty great. I would imagine it’s the next best thing to being a Grandparent. I get to have fun with myContinue reading “New Nephew (Being An Uncle)”