Apprentice 2 Jesus

Family

  • Christmas

    We will be winging our way to San Diego on Christmas Day. It is a time with family (on my wife’s side) we have been looking forward to for months. We have anticipated this time and now we get the reward of that anticipation. Christmas is celebration. Christ has come. He is God WITH US.… Read more

  • What I love about “Black” Friday

    This is the day we wake up slowly, my wife makes an incredible brunch for us, then we go find the biggest tree we can fit into our house. No huge lines anywhere. Completely enjoyable. Read more

  • The Transitions of Life

    My friend Dave is leaving me this week. It’s an emotional break up for me. 😉 Dave and I met when he was in the Army and Terri and I were moving back to my hometown in Kansas. As travels, careers, families tend to do, we lost contact for many years. A few years ago,… Read more

  • Transitions

    There are always transitions we deal with in life. Almost three years ago I went through a huge transition in one night as I realized our boys were in a completely different stage of life. It was weird that night, but I knew it was just a time of life for me and have enjoyed… Read more

  • Happy Father’s Day

    I find nothing that brings greater joy in my life than being a husband and father. I have a tremendous father who is a man of faith. He is an incredible example to my boys and has been my hero. My wife’s dad and step-dad are great examples to my boys. And I wish them… Read more

  • Longevity

    He who finds a wife finds what is good, gaining favor from the Lord. (Prov. 18:22, CEB) I have been at my current church for 14 years. It has been a wonderful journey. I have believed in longevity as a pastor. I about have that down, so I better be learning all that other stuff… Read more

  • Top 2011 List — No Order, and No Number

    I have no way to organize a “Top Ten” list of any sort. Even trying to remember something 11 months ago is a challenge for me! So… Top Events, Books, Movies, Etc. of 2011 — Game 6 of the World Series. Just a classic. — Josiah graduates high school. — The Arab Spring. — NIV… Read more

  • Transitions of Life

    WARNING: Shameless parental bragging about to commence. I have decided I will probably spend the next 5 years of my life crying constantly. I cry a lot, anyway, but this is a time of life where transitions are really touching me. Last year it was my oldest son getting married. This year, my second son… Read more

  • Mile Markers

    This week and weekend is a mix of celebrations. Our middle son, Josiah, is 18 today. Time is flying. He is in his senior year of high school, finishing the spring play and his high school career in drama, and then this fall will be off to college. This weekend will also mark a celebration… Read more

  • New Puppy

    I can’t help it. Here are some pictures of our new puppy, Monty. He’s absolutely adorable. Monty Read more