Rude Graffiti

 (Written on Sunday, August 29, 2010) This evening found me once again outside sitting by the fire once the girls were in bed.  The sky was absolutely clear, and being so far away from civilization, the stars were in an amazing display that only God could conjure up!  They were brilliant, magnificent, stunning; you get the point.  As is normally the case on nights like this, my thoughts turned towards catching a shooting star.  I’ve developed my own theories regarding how to do this over the years. Basically, I’ve found it much easier to see a shooting star if I simply gaze up at the sky in general.  I used to dart back and forth hoping… Read More

 (Written on Saturday, August 28, 2010) So I’m sitting here, having just put my two daughters to bed.  I’m going over the day in my head, and have come to the realization that it has not been one of my better ones.  We All Have Bad Days. We do.  It’s a part of life.  No parent/spouse is perfect.  Some try harder than others.  There are few things I desire more in life than to be an amazing, top-notch husband and father.  I take great pride in the care I give to my wife and daughters.  And yet, my heart is heavy tonight because I know I did not bring my A-game today. Yes, we all have bad days.  Today was one of those days that… Read More

Sometimes God's word is all that needs to be shared. "It's who you are and the way you live that count before God.  Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth.  That's the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship.  God is sheer being itself-Spirit.  Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration." Read More

Love And War. 'Nuff said.  What marriage has not known these two over the years.  Now, there are plenty of marriage books on the market to chose from, so how does one go about knowing which to read?  I for one, learned long ago that the Eldredge's words speak to my heart in a way that no other human author does.  So, when I'm looking for honest, insightful thoughts on a topic, I turn to their works.  And this book does not disappoint.  One thing I appreciate so much about the Eldredge's is their openness and honesty!  Challenging?  Yes.  Brutal?  Sometimes.  Necessary?  ABSOLUTELY!  This book opens eyes to some amazing, hidden gems… Read More

So, I was chilling outside in our backyard last night.  The weather was awesome, so when I got home from work I made a fire and cooked hot dogs for the girls and I.  I kept it going so that I could head out there after the girls were in bed.  As I settled in for over an hour of time with God, I played a little Bob Marley softly for some relaxation.  (Yes I listened to Bob Marley while trying to have time alone with God)  I leaned back in my chair, closed my eyes, and just calmed every part of my being.  On my mind was my current situation where I've stepped away from my current ministry position at God's direction.  With 2 weeks left there,… Read More