Came across some of these video parodies of the Mac vs pc commercials. Particularly like this one b/c they talk about church.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Movie Night
Tonight is movie night. Emily has rented us a movie - not sure yet what it is, but it will be nice to relax with her and watch.
Thinking about taking Kylie up to see her first Cincinnati Reds game. I am excited although it could turn out to be a train wreck. She has to watch enough of them on TV with me - she has earned a "real game" experience.
We have a busy couple of weeks/months coming up. Vacation is right around the corner, along with a couple of birthday celebrations. Kylie will be 3 and Jackson 1.
Joshua and Maurie are studying a book that has peeked my interest of late. Rob Bell has been preaching a sermon series Serve God, Save the Planet. If Al Gore wasn't towing the "Go Green" line, it would probably be easier for more Christians to get on board with taking better care of our world.
One thing that struck me about what he said - Rob believes that "going green" will be much like wearing a seat belt. Not long ago - no one wore seat belts. It wasn't even thought about - now it is almost a moral issue. You can get a ticket if you don't have one on. We have come to realize it is a life or death issue. He says, this is going to be the case with our planet. And he asks the following questions:
Wouldn't it be cool if the Christians - instead of being behind - were actually leading the way in caring for the earth, out of their deep love for the Creator? When it becomes illegal to own certain cars, and use certain amounts of energy - wouldn't it be cool if we didn't even feel it, because we have already made the changes? Something to think about.
Thinking about taking Kylie up to see her first Cincinnati Reds game. I am excited although it could turn out to be a train wreck. She has to watch enough of them on TV with me - she has earned a "real game" experience.
We have a busy couple of weeks/months coming up. Vacation is right around the corner, along with a couple of birthday celebrations. Kylie will be 3 and Jackson 1.
Joshua and Maurie are studying a book that has peeked my interest of late. Rob Bell has been preaching a sermon series Serve God, Save the Planet. If Al Gore wasn't towing the "Go Green" line, it would probably be easier for more Christians to get on board with taking better care of our world.
One thing that struck me about what he said - Rob believes that "going green" will be much like wearing a seat belt. Not long ago - no one wore seat belts. It wasn't even thought about - now it is almost a moral issue. You can get a ticket if you don't have one on. We have come to realize it is a life or death issue. He says, this is going to be the case with our planet. And he asks the following questions:
Wouldn't it be cool if the Christians - instead of being behind - were actually leading the way in caring for the earth, out of their deep love for the Creator? When it becomes illegal to own certain cars, and use certain amounts of energy - wouldn't it be cool if we didn't even feel it, because we have already made the changes? Something to think about.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
A Joyful Noise
Probably the greatest noise I have ever heard or will hear are my two kids laughing. From very early on Kylie could laugh, and it seems Jackson has the same gift. I arrive home from work to kids ready and willing to spend time with me. We roll around in the living room floor cracking each other up. All the world seems to disappear as I play with my kids and make them laugh.
Another reminder of my relationship with my Heavenly Father. The joys of parenting - the joys of knowing my Creator - not sure if their is anything better in the world.
Another reminder of my relationship with my Heavenly Father. The joys of parenting - the joys of knowing my Creator - not sure if their is anything better in the world.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
She Tubes!
My little baby tubes! Last time we went to the lake she didn't get wet - and now she rode the tube all by herself. Man, it is so much fun watching Kylie grow up. What a blessing! A special thanks to Mom and Dad for coming down and sharing their boat with us. We had a blast!
Tomorrow is 6 years married to my beautiful wife Emily. I am sure I will have some thoughts to share about our life together. She is an amazing woman.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Missional - Shmissional
A story - Occasionally my boss and I get the opportunity to share our faith with each other. He is what I would call a devout Catholic and man of faith.
He and his wife have a curious habit of eating at The Olive Garden most every Saturday evening. They sit at the same table every week. Over a period of time (I don't know how long b/c I never asked) he has developed relationships with the staff. This has reaped many benefits - from free drinks and food to good friendships.
So this morning he tells me an experience he had recently where some of the bartenders, at his favorite restaurant, asked him to attend an evening out for conversation and drinks (I was simply blown away by this fact!). He recounted the stories they told and the things they shared with him. He has had the opportunity to coach, mentor and speak truth into these young men's lives - which I would argue, would have never happened if he wasn't living a missional life. He was willing to spend his "free time" with non-believers in "third places" which many Christians wouldn't step foot in. In is daily "comings and goings" he has formed meaningful relationships with people and now has an amazing opportunity to share God's love with them. I am certain these men respect and admire him for his worldly success - as he has that! I am positive that these men trust him because of the friendship he has extended them. But most of all, I have no doubt in my mind they are willing to listen and hear when he speaks of his faith in a God that he has so appropriately embodied in their midst.
This man is not perfect (he might be reading this blog), but he has shown me the missional life. Although this is just one small example, it is a meaningful one. I count myself blessed to be an eyewitness to the openess of his life and willingness to treat "others better than himself."
He and his wife have a curious habit of eating at The Olive Garden most every Saturday evening. They sit at the same table every week. Over a period of time (I don't know how long b/c I never asked) he has developed relationships with the staff. This has reaped many benefits - from free drinks and food to good friendships.
So this morning he tells me an experience he had recently where some of the bartenders, at his favorite restaurant, asked him to attend an evening out for conversation and drinks (I was simply blown away by this fact!). He recounted the stories they told and the things they shared with him. He has had the opportunity to coach, mentor and speak truth into these young men's lives - which I would argue, would have never happened if he wasn't living a missional life. He was willing to spend his "free time" with non-believers in "third places" which many Christians wouldn't step foot in. In is daily "comings and goings" he has formed meaningful relationships with people and now has an amazing opportunity to share God's love with them. I am certain these men respect and admire him for his worldly success - as he has that! I am positive that these men trust him because of the friendship he has extended them. But most of all, I have no doubt in my mind they are willing to listen and hear when he speaks of his faith in a God that he has so appropriately embodied in their midst.
This man is not perfect (he might be reading this blog), but he has shown me the missional life. Although this is just one small example, it is a meaningful one. I count myself blessed to be an eyewitness to the openess of his life and willingness to treat "others better than himself."
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Sunday
Good day - visited Portland Avenue Church of Christ this morning. It was a very traditional CoC service. People we met were all very friendly and happy to have us there.
Got to take a nap this afternoon (kinda), Kylie was climbing all over Emily and I the entire time, but I think I dosed off for a couple of minutes in there somewhere.
Had our first small group meeting tonight. We had 8 people come. The topic for discussion and meditation was Romans 12:1-2. Which I would summarize like this:
"In light of all that God has done for you - give everything to him, even the mundane things of your life. Turn all your daily activities over to the Lord.
Stop letting the world dictate how you live your life. Allow God to change you from the inside out - only then will you be able to know and understand what he has in store for you and what he is up to in this world." (NRAV - New Revised Adam Version).
Got to take a nap this afternoon (kinda), Kylie was climbing all over Emily and I the entire time, but I think I dosed off for a couple of minutes in there somewhere.
Had our first small group meeting tonight. We had 8 people come. The topic for discussion and meditation was Romans 12:1-2. Which I would summarize like this:
"In light of all that God has done for you - give everything to him, even the mundane things of your life. Turn all your daily activities over to the Lord.
Stop letting the world dictate how you live your life. Allow God to change you from the inside out - only then will you be able to know and understand what he has in store for you and what he is up to in this world." (NRAV - New Revised Adam Version).
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