Yesterday the older class (older threes and fours) at the Training Station held a Thanksgiving feast.  They dressed like Indians & Pilgrims and did a little performance deal for their parents and younger siblings.  They did such a great job!  They sang some songs, recited and acted out some poems, and shared what they’re thankful Continue reading

Whew.  Those Cowboys know how to stretch out the closing minutes of a game!  TO had quite a game with four TD catches, and Dallas took their first contest of the season over the Redskins.  But Washington sure made it interesting!  It was a really good game, especially the second half.  Of course, the second Continue reading

Last night several hundred people gathered for a party in Berlin, hosted by SonRise Church and the Ocean City Worship Center.  It was cool!  Lots of zesty chili and other good food, games, rides, and old friends.  Good times. There was an inflatable obstacle course.  The woman who heads up the audio/visual stuff at SonRise, Continue reading

Last Friday night Carolyn and I drove to Oxford, Pennsylvania, to spend the night at Michael & Kristen’s new house (that’s her sister, and her sister’s husband). The house is new for them, but not new–it was built in 1888. Pretty cool. They’ve done a lot to it! On Saturday morning Carolyn’s parents met us Continue reading

It’s been raining for three days.  I love it!  Aahhh, there’s nothing as peaceful, cozy, soothing, and invigorating as a rainy autumn day. Continue reading

Today also marks another special anniversary in my journey with Jesus. In spring of 1999, I knew without a doubt that God was calling me into pastoral ministry.  I was terrified.  A couple preaching opportunities came my way, but I wiggled out of both of them. Late one night in late August or early September, Continue reading

That last pizza delivery that I wrote about in my last post was delivered to a friend of mine that worked with me.  We used to hang out and drink after work.  After that night nine years ago, I used to talk with him about Christ.  He was very resistant.  He would talk with me Continue reading

Today we went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch.  (I can’t remember the name of it.)  It was lots of fun, and the weather was perfect! When we got there, the pumpkin patch lady showed the kids some different kids of pumpkins and stuff and told them about it.  In the middle of Continue reading

This morning I’m taking my first Mennonite class.  It’s part of my journey to become an official Mennonite.  It’s the first Christian class I’ve ever taken, except for a Catholic theology course I took about 13 years ago.  I’ll let you know how it goes. Continue reading