Well, thankfully Katherine saved the evening!
Well, thankfully Katherine saved the evening!
Allayna and I are strolling Queen Anne Ave in search of Holiday Magic. If we find some we will tell you
Allayna and I are strolling Queen Anne Ave in search of Holiday Magic. If we find some we will tell you
I am a blessed man. I have the love of a woman, a deep and profound love. I have been married to Sue for 23 years, each year is a lesson in love, grace and beauty. Sue has been, and is an incredible foundation for me, she has always said her ministry is to me and the kids. We are all blessed because of her love and devotion to us. I am blessed to have this precious gift in my life. Thank you honey, I now understand what this means:
"Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and praises her. Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:25-30
I love you Sue.
Allayna made me some gingerbread cookies. So precious!
I am so proud of my staff, they have done such a great job preparing, praying and leading. This past Sunday was such an amazing day as we heard from the "dirty dozen" who went to El Salvador. The stories of transformation, service and healing were just spectacular. I am so proud of our associate pastor, Joel Domingo who did a fantastic job leading the team.
We have a such a great team that is developing into some very strong leaders. I am thankful.
I enjoy reading points of view that differ from mine or thoughts and people that I don't agree with. I wish I could say Dawkins was someone worth reading, (Sam Harris is a better read). I read the God Delusion and was disappointed by how reactionary and dishonest it was. This is a good book for those who doubt and may see Dawkins, Harris and Hitchens' point as valid; Doubting by Alister McGrath
I found this interview with Dawkins to be very arrogant and certainly cements his opinion of people who believe in God. Read it for yourself here.
Just browsing around the web this morning and thought I'd share.
I am getting old enough to realize that every person I meet has God given potential that has been untapped. I get so excited when it is realized and then to watch these talented men and women flourish upon realizing what God has called/equipped them to do.
I remember a story about Martin Luther when he would introduce himself to a new class of students. He would begin the class by bowing in honor before he spoke. On one occasion a student questioned him, "Luther, why are you bowing to us, shouldn't we bow to you?" Luther responded, "I am bowing to the potential that is in you that will one day be teaching me."
I meet men and women everyday who have untapped potential to change the world around them. I so desire to learn from them and be a part of the discoveries they make as they learn how God has gifted them to help others flourish.
Jesus set the example, "as the Father has sent me, so I send you." What an awesome privilege to be sent into the world with a purpose and a mission. This is a very satisfying way to live. So, look for potential in the people around you, "bow" to them and be part of the process that ignites a passion in them to go into all the world. You will learn so much in the process.
Having a great time with friends
A night of bowling with staff and families. Going to miss Scott and Alison a ton, ugh.