Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

  • Amazing Anonymous Blessing

    Wow.  I just found out that a friend of ours has been making the co-payment on our prescriptions for over a year.  Since I don’t pay much attention to insurance stuff, I just figured we paid something for it through our health plan.  But instead, a friend of ours who works at a pharmacy set… Continue reading

  • Newark Calvary Fellowship

    The Calvary Chapel was cool. It was called Newark Calvary Fellowship. The worship music was excellent–just a couple guitars and vocalists, and people really seemed to be into it. Very worshipful atmosphere. The pastor preached a message on James 3:1-12, and he did a really good job illustrating it and explaining its meaning. The people… Continue reading

  • Going to the Chapel and We’re… (insert music)

    It feels strange not to go to SonRise today, but it’s not because we’ve left already.  We’re  visiting Carolyn’s sister Kristen and her husband Michael.  They go to church at a Calvary Chapel.  I’m really looking forward to checking it out.  I’ll blog about it later. Continue reading

  • Top 10 Reasons I’m Fat

    (10) The other day I stopped at Espresso Wave for a coffee. The girl working there offered me a free cinnamon twist. I said no thanks. She asked if I was sure. Who can say no twice to a free cinnamon twist? (9) While I’m between jobs, I’ve had more opportunity to visit Carolyn’s classroom.… Continue reading

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  • Your Jerkness Will Find You Out

    Yikes.  This afternoon I looked at my blog’s dashboard and discovered that someone found my blog by doing a search on “when ministers act like jerks.” What’s up with that? I can’t stop laughing, but I wonder if I should be offended! Continue reading

  • The Hungry Hippos Are Back

    This is pretty much the coolest video ever. It even beats out Uncle Rico’s homemade classic. Watch it many times. Many, many times. Over and over. And then watch it again. I wasn’t able to embed the video onto this site, but you can watch it on YouTube here. Continue reading

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  • Darren’s Insights on the Virginia Tech Incident

    My friend and fellow pastor Darren Plummer, who was recently featured on this blog, wrote a great response to the shootings in Virginia Tech.  It’s very thought-provoking and takes a slant that you won’t find in the mainstream press.  I’d strongly encourage everyone to read his post by clicking here. It’s a powerful reminder of… Continue reading

  • New Job… And So Much More

    On Monday night I met with the Mennonite Church in Ocean City, and they “affirmed” (that’s a nice Mennonite word) me as their new pastor.  The next step is for me to meet with the Leadership Team to work out details.  I’m guessing I’ll probably officially begin in May.  I’ll keep you posted. It’s sad… Continue reading

  • Virginia Tech Tragedy

    What happened at Virginia Tech is so sad.  I don’t feel up to the task of going on about the conditions of society or who messed up or any of that stuff that bloggers are expected to do.  My heart just hurts for those victims and their families.  So heart breaking.  Let’s remember them in… Continue reading

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  • I See London, I See France…

    In July of last year, Carolyn and I had the opportunity of a lifetime: we spent 8 days in England and 2 in France. Each night, I would lie down in bed completely exhausted and write about the day’s events. The days were scorching, the nights were short, and our adventures physically grueling, but I… Continue reading

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