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Thoughts on the opening ceremony
A couple of quick thoughts on the opening ceremony of the Olympics: 1. The Russian national anthem (besides being a catchy tune) makes me want to watch “Hunt for Red October” again. 2. Technomusic is perfect for Gitmo prisoners. 3. Putin looks like he had some “work” done. But tasteful. 4. Jamaica is back!
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There and Back
I mentioned last week the incredible surprise our church and city gave us for our 15th anniversary as pastors and 25th wedding anniversary. It was a “there and back” trip that was all too quick, and beyond imagination for us. We are so immensely grateful to everyone who gave so much to treat Terri and I to such a wonderful…
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Two Numbers: 15 and 25
This week brings together two significant passages of time in my life. This month I celebrate 15 years as pastor of Heights Church in Columbia Heights, MN. Next month my wife and I celebrate 25 years of marriage. And this week we get the privilege of celebrating those events with a special trip put together by our church and city.…