Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

  • Bless Thyself

    Yesterday morning at 6:15, Carolyn and I heard Laura Marie sneeze in her crib. Then she said, “Bless you!” Continue reading

    ,

  • Victory At CrossWay

    We had a fantastic Easter yesterday at CrossWay Church!  Everything seemed to go well, and it was such a blessing.  The sermon was very well received.  It was called “Victory!” and was about just that: we have victory because Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death and is alive! In the second service, some of Continue reading

  • So Proud of My Girl!

    Laura Marie is definitely my girl.  She did two things today that proved it: I received a package from North Point Ministries.  She helped me open the box, handed me a DVD, and sat on my lap as we watched a video of Andy Stanley talking about planning worship services.  Made me proud! She learned Continue reading

  • Old Testament Gospel

    This morning I was reading Leviticus and discovered something pretty interesting. When Jesus was asked what was the most important commandment, He actually gave two: love God and love people (see Matthew 22:37-40).  He cited Leviticus 19:18, which says to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Looking at that phrase in its context provides some insight.  Continue reading

    ,

  • One Year of a Mobile Laura Marie

    It was one year ago last night that Laura Marie started walking!  Since that day, she has put some serious mileage on those precious little feet! Continue reading

  • And So He Finished the Work

    “And so Moses finished the work.”  This statement from Exodus 40:33 jumped out at me this morning.  In the second half of the Book of Exodus, God gives Moses a lot of detailed instructions on building the Tabernacle (a tent that was like a portable church sanctuary) and all the tools and instruments that went Continue reading

    ,

  • … It’s Off to Work I Go…

    Carolyn just called and said that Laura Marie wanted to sing a song from Snow White for me.  So she handed her the phone, and I heard a little baby voice singing, “Hi ho, hi ho!…. Hi ho, hi ho!” Love that kid!!!! Continue reading

  • Praying YMCA

    Last night during our family prayer time, I asked Laura Marie what she wanted to say to Jesus. She sang “YMCA.” Continue reading

    ,

  • The Preschool Milestone

    Today we registered Laura Marie for preschool.  I can’t believe the day has finally arrived! Continue reading

  • Teenager In A Toddler’s Body

    I’m pretty sure that Carolyn and I are raising a teenager in a toddler’s body. This morning Laura Marie kept going in her room and closing the door.  I kept opening it, and she kept shutting it. So I opened it, walked into the middle of the room, and stood there to see what she Continue reading