I tweeted this link earlier today — the Edgewalk, the latest thrill experience out there. I have absolutely no idea why anyone would want to dangle like that over the edge of a building. I’m all for thrill rides at amusement parks and would even love to skydive some time. But I think this might be where I draw the line.
Or just call me a coward…
So would you do this?
just downloaded Untitled: Thoughts on the Creative Process by Blaine Hogan. I got the chance to meet Blaine last year at the STORY conference. This man is brilliant. So excited to give it a read…
I think you’ll want to pick it up too.
- our family is once again adjusting to what life throws at us. Colin was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on May 19th. He joins his little sister . We’re praying for a cure.
- the kids are out of school and summer has begun. miss those days of having a three month break to do nothing!
- with summer, I’m hoping to catch up on my growing stack of books to read. Want to pick up a copy of Kyle Idleman’s new book, Not a Fan. What are you reading this summer?
- digging the design re-fresh of our local Panera Bread Co. This is my place to get away and write and create. Problem is I want something from the bakery any time I come.
- cannot believe this crazy weather. A tornado in Massachusetts? Not something I ever thought I’d see when we lived there.
- Joplin MO is dear to my heart. This is where I went to college and met my wife, and where my inlaws live. Cannot believe the destruction that took place there. It’s going to be a long road ahead. The city and its people continue to be on my mind. Thankful for what this church is doing there.
what’s on your mind this Friday afternoon?
Earlier in the fall we sent in a little extra to provide a Christmas present for our Compassion child, Collins. It wasn’t a huge amount but the bit we sent in will be used to purchase gifts for him and the others in his village to receive some gifts this Christmas.
Maybe you’d like to do a little something extra this Christmas. The Gifts of Compassion Catalog is a way to do that.
No crowds, no lines, no stress – just a gift that will help make a difference in the life of a child living in one of the poorest communities of the world. These gifts help provide clean drinking water, medical treatment, disaster relief, food supplies and much, much more for Compassion-assisted children and their families. Meet real needs and bring real joy with a Gift of Compassion.
Gifts include mosquito nets, soccer balls, chickens, goats, water filters, farm equipment, clean water and more. Gift prices range from $10 to $5000.
We pray for Collins regularly that God will bless him and his family…and that this Christmas, he will know that a family on the other side of the world cares for him.
Our little sacrifice makes all the difference in his world.
Merry Christmas Collins!
just a few things on my mind as we head into the weekend.
Ethan likes music.
he enjoys it best when riding in his car seat.
and he likes it loud.
his favorite genre: ‘daddy’s’ music
otherwise known as worship music.
here are his top 3 favorites to listen to while riding in our swagger wagon.
if I still had hair I’d definitely be sporting this haircut after watching this video at Catalyst this past week. They even offered free ‘bowl’ haircuts outside the arena! Hilarious!
Did you know that for $10 you can provide safe water for someone who has never had it??
Gifts of Water is inviting you to join us in a very special initiative called the TEN Challenge!
Here is how it works:
And the challenge begins TODAY!
Be a part of this amazing campaign to bring clean water and the good news of Jesus to 250,000 people by Christmas 2010.
This was the dream of one of my fellow Dream Year members! Love your dream Jerry!
it’s Friday…and here’s what’s on my mind.
