Random Thoughts 11-13-2009

Do you ever have one of those days when you want to write, but you have no idea what to say? I'm assuming for those of you who do not blog or journal in any way, you probably do not feel like that.  Nonetheless, today is one of those days. Nothing too exciting is going … Continue reading Random Thoughts 11-13-2009

Sneezing Animals

Yvette and I have had this thing about finding videos of animals sneezing lately, and we wanted to share our findings with you.  In our opinion, these are awesome, and they make us laugh no matter how many times we see them.  Check out the panda, baby elephant, and bunny below.

Put God back in Schools?

I decided, after reading a blog post on ChurchMarketingSucks.com (It's actually not a bad site) about making sure we tell true stories about God in order to get our point across -- we don't have to make them up or fabricate them.  While I totally agree with the point of the article, I couldn't help … Continue reading Put God back in Schools?

YM Resource – Teen Devotional Suggestions

NEW ADDITION TO MY YOUTH MINISTRY RESOURCE PAGE Over the past year, I've had several students of mine ask for devotional suggestions -- books they can use to help them get into reading the Bible on a regular basis.  I decided to put together a list of popular and useful devotionals.  This list is in … Continue reading YM Resource – Teen Devotional Suggestions

Why Questions

At RCC, we've been going through a series entitled "WHY?"  We've been asking questions about God, Jesus, the Bible, science, and problems.  It's been a great series, and it ends this Sunday.  Our lead minister, Tom Gerdts, has been answering additional Why Questions from the people of RCC on the RCC Staff Blog.  I'd like … Continue reading Why Questions

The Office: Parkour!

Remember when I posted that video about Parkour last year? Well, as I was watching the season premiere of The Office last night, they were doing it. It was hilarious, so I had to share it with you. Check it out below.

Water Fire in Providence

My wife and I took a trip down to Providence this past Saturday.  While down there, we were able to witness an event called "Water Fire."  Basically, there were several fires ablaze in the river (around the Providence Place Mall) while music played in the background, some even live.  Check out the video I took … Continue reading Water Fire in Providence

Sermon – 9th Commandment: Truth Worth Living

This past Sunday, August 30, as our Lead Minister, Tom Gerdts, was out of town on vacation.  I was called to fill in on preaching.  We are wrapping up our "Law & Order" series on the Ten Commandments, and I was given the ninth.  The Scripture says that, "You shall not give false testimony against … Continue reading Sermon – 9th Commandment: Truth Worth Living

Thank You Steve! But our princess is in another castle.

If you are like me, you love Mario and especially the original Super Mario Bros, for the Nintendo Entertainment System.  However, you will probably also remember how annoying it was to make your way past Bowser in the first castle and then realize the princess wasn't there.  And it kept happening for several more castles.  … Continue reading Thank You Steve! But our princess is in another castle.