Category Archives: Home and Ministry

“All In”

I remember laughing the first time I saw a live Poker Tournament being televised on ESPN.  I mean, c’mon, seriously, who would watch Poker on TV, isn’t that like watching paint-dry, or worse, viewing a bowling match? Well, they had … Continue reading

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The Weekend Update

A couple days ago I posted my goals for the three day weekend, because not all got accomplished–and that is okay, since I was aiming to get 50% of them done– I will make this update my post for the … Continue reading

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Weekend Goal: 50%

I’ve quite the list of stuff that I’d like to accomplish over the long weekend… so, instead of feeling down if I don’t get them all done, I’m doing to be realistic… if I can get 50% of the following … Continue reading

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Three-For-Thursday: Returning Routines

Yesterday marked the beginning of school for my two oldest.  Halle  and Audrey were off to school and our new routine started.  The last couple weeks have been somewhat tough, we’ve sort of felt like a plane on the tarmac, … Continue reading

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Three-For-Thursday: Unique Ministry/Business Partners

In 16 years as a Youth Pastor and now a couple years as President of Youthmark, I have received scores of calls asking “do you have a _______ connection?”  You fill in the blank: T-shirt, graphics, computer, camp, speaker, band, … Continue reading

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Introducing…Buzz!

Just over two years ago (July 2008), the Aaby family did something crazy,  I resigned my position as an Associate/Youth Pastor so that we could start Youthmark and I could become President of the organization.  Some would see it as … Continue reading

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Must Be A Spirit Thing?

Several months ago I bought Francis Chan’s Crazy Love. I loved what I read of it… I think I left it in a book bag that I don’t normally carry around, so long story-short, I still think I am still … Continue reading

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The New Look!

Welcome to the new look for brianaaby.com! (still under construction over the weekend) As I stated last week, I am a fan of change, therefore this may happen from time to time.  What does the new look mean?  Well, beside … Continue reading

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Blessed Saturday

What a wonderful Saturday! Started with a great breakfast at our favorite breakfast place, “67″ at the Edgewater Hotel.  Elisabeth’s folks are in town and we thoroughly enjoy doing the Edgewater with them.  Over the years of going to 67 … Continue reading

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Seems Like A Good Day to Pray

Sitting at The Met–a coffee shop–down in Renton.  This morning I am doing some work on the new editions of RoadGrip, HomeBase and Merge.  In just a bit I’ll be honored to grab some time with my friend, Dave Devries. … Continue reading

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