I'm heading out Tuesday afternoon for Troy, Missouri, to speak at a youth camp.  In the past, I've spent the week at this camp as a small group leader.  This year I will be bringing the message for their evening worship service.  I'm finishing up my talk tonight and will put finishing touches on it … Continue reading Spiritual Lamaze

Another weekend has come and gone.  This weekend was significantly slower paced than many of my weekends lately even though I had significant things to do - primarily the completion of a sermon that I delivered this morning.  The weekend was rich in God moments though.  Friday night Steve and I had a wonderful evening … Continue reading Yep, that's the difference

Work continues on my sermon for Sunday.  Several interruptions to date and haven't had the time to just sit and chew through my notes to self about the topic until this afternoon.  If you ever hear me preach, you can almost always take to the bank that I am speaking from recent dealings by God … Continue reading Sermon Reflections

Today was "Sister Day"!  I took a vacation day and spent the day with my sister.  We went to Columbia, MO, to have lunch at the Macaroni Grill. Yummy, yummy.  I had whole-wheat penne with grilled chicken and tomato-basil sauce.  Ang had the Tuscany Lunch (grilled chicken sandwich and a ceaser salad.)  It was delicious.  … Continue reading Sister Day

Tonight I had dinner with most of Steve's family.  His mom made a delicious supper and Steve's brother and his sister, brother-in-law and nephew were there as well.  It was a wonderful evening and I really enjoyed my visit with all of them.  I had met all of them through church already except for Will … Continue reading Taking a Dump

Been reading a lot today on the Tour de France as part of my sermon prep for this Sunday.  This Sunday is the final day of the tour and my sermon is related to it in many ways.  You'll just have to come on Sunday to find out exactly how!!  It really is an interesting … Continue reading Tour de France

I had some extra time tonight to work on my blog and decided to give it a fresh look.  We'll see how long I like it.  It works for now.  If you don't like it, you can email me at idontcare@all.com. 🙂 Had a great time on our CG float trip. We did a 13-mile … Continue reading New Look, Fresh Start

I'm heading out for a float trip this weekend.  Common Ground is heading out this evening after work to camp out tonight and then float the Current all day on Saturday.  It looks like a perfect weekend for floating - no rain; hot sun; yippee.  I enjoy float trips and being outside.  Tonight will be … Continue reading Floating

I'm back!  Sorry for the sporadic postings.  I was out of town all last week with the youth at Passport camp in Louisville, Kentucky.  I'll post some pictures in the near future. We had a great week.  It was long but we had many great experiences while there.   It is good to be home, however.  … Continue reading Wishes

Okay, a very quick post since it has been over two weeks since I posted last and since I am heading out of town today (since it is nearly 2 am I can say today) for Kentucky with my youth.  I sincerely apologize for my absence from the blogging world.  I had become so faithful … Continue reading It's Steve's Fault . . .