Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

September 2008

  • Pastors Meeting, Complete With Steak

    Today I went to a meeting of Mennonite pastors at Sandy Hill Community Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.  Normally I don’t make these lunch meetings because they’re three hours away, but I found out about this one several weeks ahead of time so I made it a priority on the calendar. It was good to see… Continue reading

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  • Dates

    Isn’t it weird how some dates stick in your head?  September 18 is one of those days for me.  It was 18 years ago today that I lost my first grandparent.  My mom’s dad was Herman Robbins, though we called him “Pa-Pa” (pronounced “Paw-Paw”–it was Texas, what do you expect?).  It’s strange to think that… Continue reading

  • The Sympathy Card Dilemma

    Have you ever noticed how difficult it can be to buy a sympathy card?  As it is, I’m already rather particular about the cards I give to people.  There are just so many cards out there that are horrible.  I didn’t realize how bad they could get until I tried to find a decent sympathy… Continue reading

  • Elders: More Than Just Old Guys

    Last week the elders and I met for the first time in the new church year.  All four of us were there and it was great to get things moving again.  We’ve certainly got our work cut out for us! One of the things I’d like to see the elders accomplish these next few months… Continue reading

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  • Oops

    I tried to set a reminder on this blog about our church’s game night this Friday, but accidentally posted it as if it were tonight.  Sorry ’bout that!  Game Night is this Friday.  Sorry for any confusion. Continue reading

  • Real Life: Living in Christ

    Yesterday at CrossWay Church was the second week of the Real Life series, where we’re studying 1 Thessalonians.  We looked at the whole first chapter, which explains the growth cycle of the gospel message and how we can participate in it. First, the gospel comes not only with words, but with power, the Holy Spirit,… Continue reading

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  • Happy Birthday Jazlyn!

    Today my little niece turns 10.  It won’t be too much longer before I can’t call her “my little niece” anymore.  Hard to believe it’s already been a decade since she arrived. Happy birthday, Jazlyn!!! Continue reading

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  • I Think I Know Some of These Guys

    Last night in our small group we were studying the ministry of Paul, Silas, and Timothy in Thessalonica.  As we were reading Acts 17:1-10, one of our readers read from the King James Version.  In the New International Version, Acts 17:5 says that some Jews who were jealous of Paul “rounded up some bad characters… Continue reading

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  • Lunch with Jason

    Yesterday around noon I got a call from my older brother, Jason.  He said, “Hey, want me to treat you to lunch?”  He lives about three hours from here.  Turns out he had a conference out here in Ocean City for his job.  So he stopped by the church and we went to Applebees for… Continue reading

  • A 9/11 Thanks

    Once again we mark the anniversary of a date in our nation’s history that will never be just another date on the calendar.  The only other day I know of that is marked simply by its date is July the Fourth (we even capitalize “Fourth”).  As we reach another “nine-eleven,” let’s be sure to thank… Continue reading

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