On the night of January 26, 2015 (and continuing all day on January 27), the majority of the northeastern United States was hit with "Winter Storm Juno," which brought over two feet of snow to our yard. What does one do with all this snow? My wife and I decided to have some fun in slow … Continue reading Blizzard 2015 – Having Fun in Slow-Mo
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Reflections from 2014 and Resolutions for 2015
Here are a few reflections I have about 2014, a couple thoughts about resolutions for 2015, and some wise words from Charlie Brown.
Connecting with People: Compassion in Haiti – Part 3
One of the coolest parts of our trip was seeing Compassion International at work in the country of Haiti. They have a ton of projects in Haiti, but we only had time to visit three of them. Days two through four were spent doing just that. Along the way, we learned that almost thirty years ago, Compassion moved … Continue reading Connecting with People: Compassion in Haiti – Part 3
Meeting our Child: Compassion in Haiti – Part 2
It is hard to believe that a month ago, today, we were stepping off the airplane into a country that has been on my heart for many years. When I was a young boy, I remember meeting some missionaries from Haiti at church. I don't remember much about their presentation or what exactly they were … Continue reading Meeting our Child: Compassion in Haiti – Part 2
One Amazing Week: Compassion in Haiti – Part 1
Just two weeks ago, my wife and I returned from a life-changing sponsor-tour trip to Haiti with Compassion International. Due to the nature of this trip, I'll be sharing my thoughts over a series of blog posts, instead of putting it all in one gigantic post. In this first one, I wanted to share what … Continue reading One Amazing Week: Compassion in Haiti – Part 1
Haiti, Here We Come!
It is hard to believe that our trip to Haiti is almost here. It seems like it was just the other day when we were praying and deciding if we should do this, and now we are putting the final touches on our trip. This past weekend, we spent some shopping for gifts. We got … Continue reading Haiti, Here We Come!
I Really Like Our 8-Bit Mario and Peach Pumpkins
Each year, my wife and I try to have fun with our pumpkin designs. Last year, I cut a Super Mushroom design in my jack-o'-lantern. This past weekend, we went to a friend's house, who is known for her painted pumpkins. After some serious thought, we went with an 8-bit style Raccoon Mario and Peach. Our friend graciously … Continue reading I Really Like Our 8-Bit Mario and Peach Pumpkins
YM Resource – “Speaking to Teenagers” Book
A couple years ago, I went to a seminar/workshop with Doug Fields and Duffy Robbins. What they spoke about that day was based off their book, Speaking to Teenagers: How to Think About, Create, and Deliver Effective Messages. The tips and methods they use to teach teenagers will help you so much! In fact, each … Continue reading YM Resource – “Speaking to Teenagers” Book
Spending Time with God
This afternoon, I spent some time relaxing by the lake, reflecting on a question I'm often asked by adults and students about how to grow in relationship with God. Here's a video I took while I was there.
Are you Going to the Orange Conference 2015?
Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of attending three Orange Conferences. Each time, I've grown in my understanding of how to do ministry even better for God's kingdom. One of the cool things about Orange is that you can bring your entire staff. This isn't a conference for just student ministers or … Continue reading Are you Going to the Orange Conference 2015?
