Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

  • Faith That Makes A Real Difference

    Yesterday at CrossWay we talked about basic, trusting faith.  Trusting God is at the heart of our relationship with Him, yet it’s something so many of us struggle with constantly. Something happened last Wednesday that really got me thinking about faith.  We have a preschool here at CrossWay, and on Wednesday afternoon I was playing… Continue reading

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  • Serious Surfer Dude

    Every day people access this blog through a search on “surfing,” because of the title.  They must be perpetually disappointed.  So today I thought I’d give ’em something worth seeing. Continue reading

  • More Thanksgiving Stuff

    Okay, I’ve got to share the results from one more preschool class (there are still a couple classes I missed, unfortunately).  These boys and girls are thankful for: his computer a present and a tree house her squeezy green ball his Mama the whole earth his house lollipops caterpillars his mommy and daddy that give… Continue reading

  • Does That Come With A Pretend Pooper Scooper?

    The three- and four-year-old kids at the Training Station came up with more great Thanksgiving stuff. They made turkeys out of construction paper, and each feather finished the sentence: “I’m thankful to God for…” Lots of them listed their parents, grandparents, and siblings. Some of the best: pink mac & cheese babies apples & pop… Continue reading

  • Yeah, I’m a Big Fan of the Number Five, Too

    Yesterday at the Training Station the kids made a list of things that they’re thankful for.  Three-year-olds come up with the best stuff.  This is just a sampling of the things these kids are thankful for: a new nightgown with princesses on it peanut butter cups whipped cream rolly pollys And my favorite: the number… Continue reading

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  • Great Speeches

    Last night I found this really cool website.  After unsuccessfully searching iTunes for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech, I found a website where you can download that speech, along with others, at no cost.  It’s called “American Rhetoric: Top 100 Speeches of the Twentieth Century.” The website has classics like inaugural… Continue reading

  • Strange & Change

    It’s a strange week.  I have more morning appointments than usual, which is knocking me off my groove a little.  And I thought I knew exactly where I was going with the sermon for this Sunday; but when I got started, I realized it was not a sermon–it’s a series!  So that’s shelved for another… Continue reading

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  • Family Saturday

    Last Saturday Carolyn and I went to my brother Jason’s house. The whole family was there. We celebrated my mom’s birthday, ate some good grilled food, and got to see our new little nephew for the first time! It was great spending time with the family and playing with all the babies. Two of my… Continue reading

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  • Salvation

    Yesterday at CrossWay we talked about salvation.  It brought the miniseries about people full circle, from creation to sin to salvation. The summary statement in the Mennonite Confession of Faith sums it up well: “We believe that, through Jesus Christ, God offers salvation from sin and a new way of life. We receive God’s salvation… Continue reading

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  • Progress

    Looks like the order for the new CrossWay sign will officially be placed this weekend!  It may have already been done by now. It’s such a relief after so many months of working on it.  There are people at the church who have been working on this project longer than I’ve even been there–it’s been… Continue reading