Entries from June 2008

June 28, 2008

Pastor of the Buffet

I get asked to pray for food a lot.  In fact, today I will preside over the blessing of the food at two separate occasions: a birthday party and a wedding.  However, I’m starting to shirk this aspect to my pastoral calling more and more.  In fact, I’ve made it known that I’m semi-retiring as [...]

June 27, 2008

Compassion Project 2008

It hit me hard several weeks ago that I need to be more intentional about discipling my kids (3 boys, ages 2, 4, and 6.).  One thing I want to build into their lives is gratitude.  I want them to keep a perspective that we are blessed by God and that we are not entitled [...]