Monthly Archives: July 2008
Daddy Daughter(s) Date
I received an Instant Message from Brad Hostak at about 4:30 last night letting me know he had a few extra tickets the the Tacoma Rainiers game. I quickly called Elisabeth to see if she was interested or if … Continue reading
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Non-Addictions and Needed Interruptions
I was reading a couple different blog posts last night, both blogs were dealing with perception; how others must view these particular bloggers. Got me thinking… I don’t want to be driven by what people think of me, but from … Continue reading
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The Best Mommy
A week or so ago our daughters did something sweet for their Mommy. Halle and Audrey hosted “The Best Mommy Party.” It was quite gracious of them. I am privileged to have three great Mom’s in my life. My own … Continue reading
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Back In The Saddle
I am sitting in my saddle at the Benson Starbucks (for those dying to know from yesterday). I am beginning my sermon prep for preaching this Sunday at Boulevard Park. This will be my first sermon since making Youthmark … Continue reading
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The Office
I’m excited to go to “the office” each day. Part of the reason I love my office has to do with me liking change. In my position my office can change each day. One day it might be in Renton, … Continue reading
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R.I.P. Goldy
On May 15, 2008, Halle and I took an exciting trip to the Fairwood Pet Center. Here, she picked out and purchased her very first (real) pet. She chose “Goldy” the goldfish. Besides Goldy, we picked out a fish bowl, … Continue reading
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Odd Combinations
Every now and then I’ll be standing in line at Starbucks and I’ll hear an order shouted out which just doesn’t seem right… like the “10 pump Vanilla, three sugar, breve latte” (hmm, you think that guy likes it sweet?). … Continue reading
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Benefits of Networking
In May of 1995 I was a brand new Youth Pastor in Roseburg, Oregon when I received a phone call from the local Youth For Christ guy inviting me to Mom’s Cafe. This is where the local Youth Pastor network … Continue reading
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Prayer Update
It’s been about a week since my trip to LA. I came back from the trip very focused on what needed to get done in a three week period. I quickly realized, three weeks was actually about two weeks because … Continue reading
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Logic wins.
We were on our way over to my parents house the other day to drop off the girls for our anniversary. Here is a dialogue worth remembering: Halle: Are finger prints the same on every finger? Daddy: Nope, I don’t … Continue reading
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