Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Chuck E. Cheese, Please

I have not walked through the doors of a Chuck E. Cheese since...well, ever. It used to be called Showbiz Pizza when I was small and I haven't found the need to enter a place like it since I was a child. Then Ethan was born. About a month ago, we were enticed with coupons to Chuck E. Cheese and decided it would make a good family night out. Summer and I thought Ethan would greatly enjoy it. He did. He rode the rides, enjoyed pizza, and watched the show. He even spent some time dancing to the songs while enjoying his meal. Below are a few pictures from the outing.


















Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Wise Words



As I continue to look forward to the upcoming Shepherd's Conference, I find myself going back through the photo albums from the past several years. One particular folder contained a number of banners that I just had to capture on film. They were hung all around the Grace Community campus and offered words of wisdom from great men of the faith. I decided to post a couple of these banners to share. I look forward to seeing what new banners I will find this year as the trip is now less than two weeks away.






















Monday, February 18, 2008

California Countdown


I am incredibly blessed to be the pastor of a congregation that finds it profitable to send me out and let me be fed. (I am speaking of spiritual food, but as a Baptist my congregation does not let me go hungry physically either. Baptists do know how to eat!) In a few weeks I will have the opportunity to return to California and soak in God's word at the 2008 Shepherd's Conference. I look forward to this week every year as a time of resting and refreshing as I have the opportunity to be fed by some of the great preachers of our time. To sit under these gifted men and hear the word of God preached with heat and light is incredible. Now that the conference is only a couple of weeks away the California countdown has begun. I will share more as the week of the conference draws near. Below is a picture of myself and my friend David as we stood with John MacArthur. The conference takes place at MacArthur's church, Grace Community Church, in Sun Valley, California.


Wednesday, February 13, 2008

A Return to Blogging



The return to blogging has officially begun. Last time I put up a post was at the beginning of college football season and now that every type of conceivable football league (high school, NFL)has ended (arena football does not count as true football) I have some time to type. So hopefully in the next few days, a new post will arrive. Thanks for your patience.