sacred journeys

Well, the kids had their first day of school yesterday (Wednesday) & they survived! Thanks for your prayers regarding that.

It is so different than the tiny Christian school that they attended in Minneapolis, it is almost funny. 2,000 kids at this school, vs. about 100 kids last year. I will try and take some pictures […]

Michelle and I do not want to be the type of Christ-followers who see God in ‘living color’ when something good happens, and then not even acknowledge God’s presence, or disregard God’s hand in our lives, when challenging things happen. However, that being said — we also do long to be a couple and a […]

well, we made it to California last night…

(sorry did not update the blog yesterday - something was going on with my wireless that I could not get on-line.)
After 2.5 days of driving, the 2nd day — through some amazingly beautiful country in Colorado & Utah…

…we finally arrived at a (new) friend’s place last night in […]

Well, Wednesday we packed up & yesterday left Minnesota for the big move to California.

It felt like we were just leaving to go on a little family vacation. It did not feel like we were leaving for good.
Not sure if you can see the little ‘welcome to Iowa’ sign or not (right next to Michelle’s […]

Met for coffee again another very good friend — Steve. We have known each other for only a little less than 2 years — but I have gotten to know him on a deeper level than I have with almost anyone I ever have in my lifetime, in these last 2 years.
(I think it is […]

“A cheerful heart is good medicine” (Proverbs 17:22)
Caleb & Elisabeth — looking at my college 1985 yearbook. (I think it had to do somehow with my ‘feathered’ hair)

Met my good friend Ryan for breakfast, here this last week. It was hard to say good-bye. With us moving this week to L.A., I probably will not see him for a while.

You are a good friend Ryan — thanks for your support, belief & accountability in my life.
Here is a shot of Ryan with […]