Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

  • Sweet Deal

    This is nuts.  My dad is buying me a new iPod!  He said he wants to support my ministry, so he’s hooking me up with a new iPod.  How awesome is that?!?!? Thanks Dad!!!! Continue reading

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  • Snowy Backyard

    Yesterday was such a beautiful snowy day!  Here’s a picture of our backyard: Winter rocks!  Oh yeah, I took a shot of one of the trees in the neighborhood when they were in full color about three weeks ago, but never posted it: Continue reading

  • Baptism of the Holy Spirit

    Sometimes in Church World there are questions floating around about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Tom in Australia has made a video that should settle the debate once and for all. Check it out: Continue reading

  • Jesus & Lima Beans

    I wonder if Jesus had a favorite food.  What if there was a food He didn’t like?  That’d be weird, since He invented it.  But I wonder if Mary had to make Him eat His lima beans in order to get ice cream after supper.  He might have sat there thinking, “I just knew creating… Continue reading

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  • CrossWay Advent Wreath

    This past Sunday marked the first Sunday in Advent.  Our Advent wreath this year is a little different.  Here’s a picture: We’re using a wreath made of thorns to remind us that the birth of Christ led to His crucifixion.  As Simeon told Mary the mother of Jesus: “And a sword will pierce your own… Continue reading

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  • Painful Prayer

    The sign out front was supposed to say: “HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU? EMAIL PRAYER@CROSSWAY.CC” Unfortunately, the wind took out the H.  So as I pulled onto the church grounds this morning, I was greeted with a sign that said: “OW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU? EMAIL PRAYER@CROSSWAY.CC” Ow!  CrossWay Church: Where we pray… Continue reading

  • Troy, the Tree, and Tradition

    Christmas is buried in tradition.  There are traditions that are common to lots of people, like Christmas trees, presents, cards, eggnog, caroling, Advent wreaths, It’s a Wonderful Life, etc.  Other traditions are unique to families. With Carolyn and me, we have an unusual tradition that reflects our difference in taste.  My favorite Christmas tree ornament… Continue reading

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  • The Final Whistle

    So Baltimore blew it with seconds left to go.  What a shame. Continue reading

  • MNF Doh!

    It’s the fourth quarter and Baltimore is up on New England by a touchdown.  How can I go to bed?  Lesson learned: Never, never check to see what’s happening in the Monday Night Football game when sleep is beckoning.  Especially when it’s the local team versus the undefeateds. Continue reading

  • R.i.P.od

    Sad day.  My iPod is officially dead.  It was my portable seminary/ training conference/ continuing education and so much more.  Living on the Shore, I’m isolated from church conferences and seminars.  There’s no staff at CrossWay for daily interaction regarding creative church ideas and the latest innovations and trends in the church world, so my… Continue reading