Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

  • Adam Balboa

    Adam is such a good sport.  He starred in this video that we made last summer.  Funny how much younger he looks.  Enjoy! Continue reading

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  • “Why We Should Teach the Bible in Public School”

    Surprise, surprise.  I was shocked to see the cover of Time magazine this week.  The headline for the cover story reads: “Why We Should Teach the Bible in Public School.”  You can read the full article here. The gist of it is this: Several public school districts around the country are starting to offer elective… Continue reading

  • Strange Hinges

    This is weird.  Today I cleaned out my office.  Blank walls are looking at me.  I still have to come in this week to tie up some loose ends, but I can come in whenever I want.  It feels strange.  Today was my last staff meeting. Transitions are odd times.  Things like empty walls and… Continue reading

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  • The Monkey in the Flower

    Okay, I told you about the monkey in me.  Now I want to know if you see the monkey in the flower.  Below is a picture of a flower that Carolyn took in England (she took the picture, not the flower).  When I look at this picture, I see the face of angry monkey in… Continue reading

  • Sayonora, Ciao, Adios, and Catch Ya on the Flip Side

    Yesterday at SonRise we wrapped up our series “Just Walk Across the Room.”  Pastor Daryl did a great job bringing us a powerful message.  You can check out the podcast when it comes up later this week. However, Daryl and Jenna both teamed up to embarrass me, and did a pretty good job of it. … Continue reading

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  • The Monkey In Me

    You know those giant organic bananas at the grocery store that take a week to get ripe enough to eat?  This weekend I discovered I could eat one in three bites.  I was pretty pleased with myself. Continue reading

  • An Alarming Question

    Why do I turn off my alarm when it goes off?  Shouldn’t I turn it off when it goes on?  Or at least turn it on when it goes off?  If it’s already going off, why do I have to turn it off? There are some things I just don’t get. Continue reading

  • The Apostles Who Didn’t Believe in Jesus

    In the series that we’re finishing up at SonRise tomorrow, called “Just Walk Across the Room,” one of the things we’ve heard about frequently is that most people hear the Gospel a number of times before they cross the line of belief. Most Christians hear about salvation through Jesus Christ somewhere around a dozen times… Continue reading

  • La Tolteca (Whatever That Means)

    There’s no replacement for Tex-Mex food. None. If you want the best Mexican food on the planet, you simply have to go to Texas or my mom’s kitchen. But if you live on the Eastern Shore, a tasty alternative is available. The best Mexican restaurant on the Shore–and I’ve been to many–is easily, hands-down La… Continue reading

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  • The Verifiable Existence of the Liger

    This is unbelievable.  It’s too good to be true.  Much thanksage goes out to Jenna, who made my day by sending me ample info to verify that the liger (of Napoleon Dynamite fame) is actually a real animal.  Better yet, here’s video so you too can enjoy the remarkable coolness of the liger.  It’s definitely… Continue reading