sacred journeys

Here are a couple of shots of the family, that I don’t think I posted before.
They are from a fund-raising dinner we had a little while back to help launch our west-side church. I’ll post more about that after the 1st of the year. The guy in the middle is JR, the pastor that I […]

This morning I read the following, and I remembered reading this a year ago. I had one of those moments when the whole of 2006 kind-of flashed through my mind. Some thoughts about 2006 were regarding the amazing things God did, some thoughts sad, some exciting, some confusing and some we’ll have to wait and […]

Sorry a little belatedly…
Vermont Royster’s annual Christmas message.
This editorial was written in 1949 by the late Vermont Royster and has been published annually since.
In Hoc Anno Domini

Last night, I had a chance to go to the Clippers vs. Celtics game, courtesy of a new friend out here (Josh) that I am getting to know. He got a couple of free tickets from a friend of his, and so we got to sit in $60 seats at the Staples Center for […]

Psalm 145:1 I will praise you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
E. Peterson: Praise raises a banner, blazoned with God’s name and attributes, high into the air. Thrust against the sky, the celebrative flag catches the attention of the wandering and aimless and leads them in a parade of joy.
Prayer: […]

An article on North Korea’s refugees, that is really worth reading.

I vehemently disagree with the author’s other writings on ‘ethics’ & philosophy, however THIS ARTICLE is a very interesting thought on giving.
I know that is always dangerous telling people what they ’should’ give, we don’t live in a communist society — where mandating giving would be the only way to make this work, and you […]

A very sad, but shocking article from the LA Times

Our canvas group out here is becoming a little bit more like family for us - week by week.
Here are pictures of the last group time.
Here is Kristie & Eun Chu. Who knew that Kristie & I had the same exact birthday? I have known her for years, she was with the church in Minnesota […]

Psalm 141:3 — Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord, keep watch over the door of my lips.
Eugene Peterson says this: ‘Spontaneity in prayer develops intimacy with God. But gossip and rumor (saying whatever comes into our minds without considering the consquences) are also products of spontaneity. We are encouraged to cultivate open, uncensored […]