Welcome back. You belong here. Today I was at our children’s Martin Luther King’s assembly. It was a time of poems, readings, songs all dealing with MLK’s life changing speech “I Have a Dream.” There were many moving moments for me as I saw 300+ children (over 60% of them of Latino decent, including our […]
Welcome back. You belong here. I’ve been reading different books about the atonement, the cross, etc. One example is “Rediscovering the Scandal of the Cross” by Joel Green and Mark Baker. I’ve always been interested in understanding the background of “penal substitution” as the primary way to describe Jesus’ work on the cross. Seminary started
Welcome back. You belong here. I used to hang out at coffee shops all the time. My idea was to hang out with young people and strike up a conversation with hopes to be the kingdom to others. But instead, it became a place to do my own thing, stare out the window, or a
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Welcome back. You belong here. Top 20 End of 2008 reflections. 1. I’ve given my all to my new job2. I’ve worked hard to learn a new culture and climate (cold, snow, -10 degree weather, firewood, etc. etc.)2a. A personal joy has been to see Mark and Anne feel at home at church3. I’m living
Welcome back. You belong here. I think I’m going to work hard at keeping songs going by playing the intro to a song and start the song. Unless someone else does it. This will keep the mood going. Have a great day, Into the future, davidT
Welcome back. You belong here. My heart is upside down. This morning, Rachelle our children and I spent time at our church’s “Shining Star” Christmas party. “Shining Star” is a program that helps families in need during the holidays. We had about 100 people in the room, free pictures w/Santa and free food. We sat
Welcome back. You belong here. I don’t like feeling cold. The other night it was a record low here in CO, about 5 degrees. I couldn’t fall asleep it was so cold. Heat, multiple blankets, layers, layers, nothing helped. It was just plain freezing. Today was not as bad, but around 8pm, even though we
Welcome back. You belong here. 1. Will Smith – I’m actually not a big fan of his acting, but his recent desire to be about more than money and ticket sales inspires me. 2. Obama – We were watching him and Michelle with Barbara Walters the other night. I admire his accomplishment, our first African
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Welcome back. You belong here. It’s supposed to snow today, but nothing yet. I’d like to run a 5K on Thanksgiving next year, but I need to get in better shape. I ran a 5K a few years ago. I ran pretty fast and got a t-shirt.I’m not a big football fan, if the Lakers
Welcome back. You belong here. Random thoughts:– It’s cold.– Sunday nights, we have Family Council (starting soon)– We have great young leaders at church (had an artisan meeting today)– Today I played the piano– Little David and I just got back from the store (saw SteveB)– My fire won’t start (wet firewood, bummer)– Did I
