Archive for '.ministry.' Category
.teaching, men’s retreat, and whack!.
24 February 2009it’s been a busy past few days with some teaching and some travel. thursday night i was invited to teach on creation at the tangent rhythm home group. i do this about each semester and much like last semester, i was very pleased with the response of the group. it’s always fascinating to hear people’s […]
.to the philippines!.
10 January 2009in a few hours i’m heading out to the homeland–the outermost parts (at least from florida) of the earth. the hardest part about going–leaving the wife and kids for two weeks. the most exciting–hanging out with herschel and mike, visiting a child that i’ve sponsored for 11 years through compassion, possible scuba diving in the […]
.the real reward.
17 December 2008my past couple sermons were about practicing righteousness in secret and not before other people. this was for the mini-series within the sermon on the mount which included verses in matthew chapter 6 about giving to the needy, praying and fasting. whether we are making food for the homeless, praying with other people, or fasting for a decision in […]
.singing praises.
18 November 2008it’s a great feeling to worship the Lord outside with perfect weather and loud music. this past friday we had about 800-1000 students come out for a night of praise in the ampitheater. one unique moment was singing my heart out to God, opening my eyes, and seeing the space shuttle for about three seconds […]
.the science of creation.
30 October 2008last night i had the privilege of giving a seminar on one of my favorite topics, scientific creationism. i estimate that only a very small percentage of this group had much exposure to the scientific plausibility of a created universe. that’s why i enjoy teaching this topic so much; many of the ideas i present are […]
.leadership in men.
25 October 2008how great this society would be if each man really stepped up to the plate and did their job. the other day i taught at tangent rhythm and it gave me a great opportunity to meditate on leadership in men. my wife challenged the women, while i was sharing with a handful of men about leadership. […]
.husbands & wives.
26 August 2008this weekend i officiated over two very special weddings. officiating weddings is one of my favorite honors and privileges as a minister. lots of detail (’meticulous’ is my middle name!) go into such a special and momentous occasion. the first wedding was that of dan and sereen on saturday. the ceremony and reception were both very elegant, and […]
.on the road again–tampa.
21 July 2008this weekend i was able to visit our summer project at the usf campus in tampa. it was so encouraging to hang out with the team down there! they are able to live at “the edge,” dorm-style housing all in one hall together. they are able to eat all of their meals together in the […]
.paul and val’s wedding.
27 May 2008one of my favorite things and privileges i enjoy as a minister is officiating wedding ceremonies. of course, preparation begins months beforehand for the engaged couple, and for me, i like to talk through the ceremony several weeks before to get things in order. i am pretty particular and meticulous about so many things, and […]
.summer begins.
14 May 2008i’m excited about this summer as we have progressed forward with lots of summer planning. o and i are definitely excited about transitioning to a student home group and leading the dirty laundry/fyasos group. some of them cleaned and babysat this past sunday to help me out in celebrating o for mother’s day. yay! what […]