It has been nearly two months since I posted last.  That is a testimony to the pace of life as well as to my general mood.  It has been a long "winter" and I'm starting to see signs of spring - of new life or the potential for new life.  What some might call "hope".  … Continue reading Surprise, Surprise

I really enjoy the winter olympics.  I enjoy the Olympic spirit.  The Olympic Creed: The most important thing in the Olympic games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to … Continue reading Olympic Creed

My favorite love passage from Scripture for you on this Valentine's Day: Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything … Continue reading Happy Love Day

To "They Call Me Baum . . . Kim Baum":  Yes, I know I need to update and yes, I'm enjoying the candy!  yummy.  Thanks for the gift that keeps on giving . . . until I eat it all. To My Beautiful Cynic:  I truly hope I can visit with you in person very … Continue reading Waiting on Cookies

Sorry for the bloggin' absence.  It has been very busy and by the time I could blog in the evenings I am too tired.  So I decided to take some lunch time to catch up my site.  My weekend was crazy full and I'm still recovering.  Friday night I had some girlfriends over for a … Continue reading Where do the days go?

I'm in the great city of Hollister, MO, for a few days.  Hollister is just south of Branson and I'm actually on the campus of College of the Ozarks for a clergy leadership conference.  We are in session pretty much all day - 8 am to 9 pm - with breaks for meals and a … Continue reading Hollister or Bust

This week has been one of those weeks where I have to work hard to pack it all in!  It truly has been non-stop both at work and outside of work (which in most ways was work related.)   I'm looking forward to slowing down Sunday afternoon and evening.  It has been a good week with … Continue reading Packing it all in

Tuesday nights are fun at my house.  I love my youth!  I got home from the Y around 6:45 and one was waiting.  Then by 7 (mind you, c-groups start at 7:30 pm), I had three guys in the kitchen and we were having a grand time doing absolutely nothing.  I was making puppy chow … Continue reading Tuesday Fun

I enjoy have Sunday nights free in January.  No church responsibilities are a welcomed break. I preached this morning and the Lord was gracious once again in using me share the Word. It was a good self-reminder message on the beauty of faith and the wonderful mystery of God. I struggle with appreciating the mystery … Continue reading Relaxing Sundays

Today was a perfect day! 69 degrees on January 19.  Man - what a wonderful gift.  This has been the best winter. I just really hate the cold or feeling trapped inside.  It makes me depressed.  So days like today boost my spirits in major ways.  I spent the afternoon outdoors playing Frisbee golf which … Continue reading It's a Beautiful Day!