Yesterday I wrote about the importance of ceremony and the need to celebrate the good things that God has done in our lives. After attending an ordination, a wedding and a baptism last weekend, I couldn’t help but think of some of my favorite nerdy ceremonies and how they might help us see God aRead more
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It’s been really hot all over the country and southern California is no exception. Here in the Golden State we’ve had 10 straight days of triple-digit temperatures. While that’s nothing compared to places like Texas, it has been really hot. There should be some relief coming in the next few days but, until then, hereRead more
The 2012 Olympics came to a close last night. Over the past two weeks I have watched a lot of Olympic coverage. Almost every night I watched tape-delayed coverage of the Olympics, even though I often knew who won. There were 302 events at this year’s Olympics and a majority of them never see theRead more
This weekend I’m doing my first wedding for some former students. I’ve known the groom since he was 12 and I’ve known the bride since she was a senior in high school. Officiating weddings is one of the best parts about being a pastor. It’s even more special this time around because the couple hasRead more
I may have had one of my favorite youth ministry moments ever yesterday. Star Wars Night at summer camp. We pick a different theme for each night and then our students dress up for that theme. We’ve done different themes throughout the years but last night’s theme was special. I love Star Wars. I loveRead more
I’m on vacation this week in our nation’s 50th state. My family and I are on the island of Oahu visiting my grandma. I’m so excited to be on vacation with the chance to get away and find a rhythm of rest. I’ve scheduled posts throughout my vacation so there will be new content whileRead more