Archive for June, 2008
Church Camp
My kids all spent a week at church camp each summer, and when LRCA had Family Camp, we were all there. My own baptism, at the age of 17, was at LRCA’s “old” camp in Cedar Lake, which is now the Lake of the Red Cedars Museum grounds. Jared and Nathan are at Camp LRCA this [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )The Matrix
It’s not only a movie, it’s a way of covering all the bases at our East campus. Getting all the slots filled. I wonder how many people it takes to do ministry on any given weekend? “Lord, we pray for volunteers to be plugged into holes in our ministry matrix. Not only so the work [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Increased Influence
Remember praying the Prayer of Jabez for Greg? We shouldn’t be surprised to find out that he has been asked to speak at two CIY “Move” conferences this summer. He is a gifted speaker, but one who gives credit where it is due: to God. ”Father, thank you for bringing Greg to Suncrest and for allowing us [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Father’s Day
On Father’s Day, I sat next to a family in church; Dad, Mom, all four kids. What a pleasure, because I know this family, and know they are growing great kids. One day, the kids will be gone: to college, to jobs, to families of their own (do I sound nostalgic here?). Treasure the times you have with [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )I’m Rich!
Sometimes I’m just in awe of how much I have. I look around at my beautiful home, with the windows wide open so I can feel the cool breeze come in, and see the rose bush in full bloom out my window. Compared to so many, I have so much. I have a good job. I [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Pray for Our Graduates
Okay, so I can take some author’s privileges and include my own son’s graduation photo in my blog. As I’ve reminded you before, it’s my blog. Tim is the first graduate from Lincoln Christian College to receive the degree in Youth and Preaching Ministry, and I’m so proud. All our kids need to be upheld [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Loss
On Monday my little buddy Cookie was put to sleep as he lay in my arms. On Tuesday I lost trust in someone close to me. This morning I said goodbye to Mina, the exchange student that has been with me since August. I will see her next fall, although she will live with another family. [...]
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