While we were in Dallas last weekend, we got to see one of Miranda’s old friends, Heather Zempel. She and Heather grew up spending Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays playing football in the backyard of “Gran’s” house. (Miranda’s grandmother) Since those days, Heather has become a …
Read MorePowerpoint Games
Thought I’d post some of the powerpoint games that I’ve created for our youth group. Feel free to download them and use them however you’d like. I’ve attached zip files with all the pics and the photoshop template so you can add to it and …
Read MoreMuteMath Concert
I have had the pleasure of going to two great concerts this past month. U2 with Miranda was a couple of weeks ago and then I saw Mutemath this past weekend with some friends. It was a whole different kind of show and I knew …
Read MoreT-Shirt Designs
These are just some pics of some t-shirts I’ve either used or designed over the years for different youth trips and programs. It’s amazing how many memories are conjured up when I look at them. These are only a few. I can think of some …
Read MoreOur Glorious Boaz
On March 19th of his series of evening devotionals, Charles Spurgeon refers to Jesus as “our glorious Boaz.” I just finished studying the book of “Ruth,” and couldn’t agree more. Jesus really is “our glorious Boaz!” Check out all the things Boaz did that foreshadows …
Read MoreProud Parent Pics
Sorry if you’re not interested, but it’s been a while since I posted any “proud parent” pics. Besides – some of these are just too good not to share. I especially like this first one of Kesleigh. She found the Veggie Tales nativity Jesus yesterday …
Read MoreU2 and my Bucket List
Lift Off!! U2 took us off the planet for a couple of hours last night. They called the stage “our space station” and at one point in the show the rocket launched. Away from the cares and worries of this world and into the skies …
Read MoreRuth Commentary
OK – I finished my study of Ruth and thought I’d post the commentary that I ended up putting together as my notes for teaching it. Just right click and select “save as” to download. Here’s the link: Ruth Commentary (or the direct link is: …
Read MoreFun Theory
Check out TheFunTheory.com for more. I think this is awesome! The world has forgotten how to “play” and yet, they long for opportunities and jump at the chance for a little fun. I wonder what other ways we could be subversive and create more “play” …
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