Monthly Archives: January 2009

NTOY Surprise

Each week I am a part of a local Youth Pastor network.  The guys I have been teaming with for the last five years reside (or at least serve) in the greater Burien area.  This last week ( a week … Continue reading

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Keeping up with Halle

Halle, for her seventh birthday, was given six brand-new books from her Nonni and Poppi (her grandparents, Elisabeth’s folks).  Each of these books was about 75-80 pages in length (for 8 to 10 year olds).  She finished them in less … Continue reading

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Three Down, One to Go

The Rose Hill gang has been a fun youth group to hang out with this weekend at Lake Retreat.  Thus far I have had three talks with the fourth and final being delivered on Sunday morning.  It has been especially … Continue reading

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Another Update from Last Post

Had a great discussion with a friend about my last post.  We both could relate to the fear that a person would have in adding the software–causing others to think that the person adding it must have a problem.  The good … Continue reading

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Risky Breakfast in Bellevue

(UPDATED Thursday afternoon): I just returned from a breakfast in Bellevue.  Food was great; fellowship was great (sat with some good ministry friends) and the subject was pretty risky for this group! Bellevue Christian hosted this Pastors/Ministry Breakfast and asked … Continue reading

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Adrenaline Rush

  December 12, 2006: I received my video ipod from my generous gifting in-laws.     January 27, 2007: I open the ipod box and start to figure out how the whole itunes purchasing works.  I had been told that … Continue reading

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Rose Hill

I have another Youth Group Winter Retreat coming up soon.  I have enjoyed being able to speak for different groups over the last few months.  I welcome the opportunity to speak at these camps for several reasons: Consistent time in … Continue reading

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Family Birthday Week

11th: Halle  12th: Andy (my father-in-law) 13th: David (my brother) Happy Birthday family! Grace, Brian

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Halle is Seven!

Throughout Elisabeth’s pregnancy with our first I would talk to the little one.  Creating giggles for Elisabeth and anyone who happened to be in the room.  With a deep voice (think baritone) I’d place my mouth close to Elisabeth’s belly … Continue reading

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Weekend Agenda

Ahhh, the weekend! Hope yours is filled with rest, fun, relaxation, accomplishments and more.  Here’s what’s happening for me/us: Kentridge High Basketball Game (contact work for where I lead Young Life), the whole fam is going! Out with some former … Continue reading

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