Pics of the kids

"I'm ready to scuba Dad!"

"I'm a monkey!"

What I'm reading

Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell.

Celebrating a victory!

I should not forget to mention that I have been offered (and I accepted) a position as Pastoral Intern at engedi church! The journey leading up to this time was an incredible struggle, so I am absolutely delighted to serve at engedi!

Reflections while on retreat

Just this past Friday I returned from a week long retreat at Lindenwood Retreat Center in Donaldson, Indiana. I had a wonderful opportunity to retreat with my fellow classmates from WTS. I would like to share a couple things I learned last week that I hope to carry with me for a long time.

1. My class has an incredible sense of humor. Never have I laughed so hard so often than this past week. And I thank God so much for all the hilarity!

2. God has infinite grace which I don't deserve, yet He willingly and lovingly extends His grace, so that I can find rest, peace, and reassurance in Him. His grace has stirred in my heart to extend more grace to others I am in contact with.

3. Celebrate life's victories!

4. Lastly, I think God is speaking to me to take a step in faith by fasting on a regular basis. I haven't done this in very, very long time (nor have I considered it), so this is a big deal for me. I think God has revealed a couple of things I need to work on and perhaps fasting would draw me to Him in such a way that these areas of improvement will begin to change.