I don’t think I am a ‘Christian’ anymore
It's 11:30 at night as I write this. Earlier this evening I happened upon a story about a pastor in Texas who was encouraging his congregants to continue gathering in…
God’s crazy dreams
I realized a couple of things today. First I remembered that Corrie and I have been living in our own place for 4 years now. It has been a remarkable…
What are you asking me to do next?
Today while on lunch I did something that I had promised myself that I would never do. I listened to the sermon I gave back in the summer of 2014…
I am sorry
I posted something different earlier and then took it down. If you saw what I said I am sorry Even if you didn't I am sorry I am not a…
We will never have children
When I took the job at Dun and Bradstreet, we all made what was a called a dream board. We were supposed to make reminders of the things that we…
Unconventional healing
I've never witnessed a physical healing, I've seen lots of spiritual healing though. I've never seen a lame person walk, never seen a blind person see again, it makes me…
It’s hard to be a Christian
5 years ago I started a journey that has led me to where I am, I attend a church at which I also serve on the leadership team. I believe…
Facing down my biggest fear
"This anxiety is ruining both of our lives". I keep replaying those words my wife Corrie spoke to me over and over again in my head. She said them on…
Village News and Notes 1/23/15
Hello everyone, Here's the volunteer list for this week Kid Vespers: Susan Cepin Mike Wise Mid Kids: Trizia Williams Nursery Layne Crawford Mark Crawford Cook Ryan and Andrea McCulley Band…
The joy of making tents
For the last 13 months I have been working at Chamberlain. It's a technical support center (call center) for garage door openers, gates and access control systems. I started off…
Is Jesus enough? Yes….and
Last night, as Rod spoke of healing, ultimate and total healing as he himself is facing down neck surgery to fuse another portion of his spine it got me thinking…
A letter to our kid
I've written some about my desire to have kids, my frustration and pain about not being able to have one naturally, the sadness, my grieving process and I've also written…
The problem with gaining weight.
The problem with gaining weight, 40 lbs since the summer of 2013, is there is an obvious prejudice about it. When someone is getting fatter we automatically think that they…
Right below the surface
I've been noticing lately a low level anger that seems right below the surface of my skin. Anger has been an issue before but this time it seems different, usually…
Village News and Notes 10/31/14
Greetings Starfighters Here is the volunteer list for Sunday Little Vespers: Russ Lewis Kid Vespers: We need a volunteer Mid Kids Keith Brunson Nursery Michael Cousineau Ashley Cousineau Cook Carena…