I voted!

I received my absentee ballot a few weeks ago and today I finally decided to vote! The reason for the delay was non other than laziness. However, I have voted and I am glad I did! So, I would encourage anyone reading this to make sure to vote by Nov. 4th!

Holla-ween!

This Friday night will be an awesome event! Great music, DJ, costume contest, Ipod Nano give away! I can't wait! Wired youth ministry is doing a great job of reaching their friends and inviting them to this event! I can't wait to see all that God will do!

Richland!

I am in Richland, Washington today and tomorrow. I am so used to seeing Obama signs in Renton and Seattle. It is funny to see mostly McCain signs. I am not going to say which person to vote for or who I am voting for, I am just amazed at how differently people vew the world only a 180 miles away from each other. I think we live in a great country that allows people to express how they really feel. I hope that everyone excercises their right to vote. I am sending my absentee ballot in soon, and I am just thankful that I have the right to vote. Not everyone does! So get out there and vote!

Give back the football!

This sweet lady is Edna Jester. She was arrested a few days ago for not giving back a football that landed in her yard. She is 89 years old! She refused to give the ball back, so the police charged her with petty theft!

I am not sure what's worse our police having to spend time sorting this out or that Edna stole a kids football. None the less life can get a little petty at times. I think its important to remember to keep some perspective in life.

Luke 12:22-34, is a great reminder about what we should and should not be worried about.

Faith first!

Joshua 3 talks about the Israelites crossing the Jordan river. The priests had to carry the ark of the covenant on their shoulders and walk into the river before the water parted! This may not seem like a big deal, but I can just imagine the priests carrying the ark and thinking, "what happens if the water never parts? do we use the ark as a flotation device?"
Following Jesus is a lot like this. There are times when we must step out in faith even when we don't know all the answers.
Sounds a lot like an adventure to me!

Sleep!

I recently had my appendix removed! It was crazy! I am still getting over it, but I am so thankful not to be in the Hospital! One of the results of surgery is the need for lots of rest! I needed lots of rest! I slept for 10 to 12 hours for a few days in a row. It felt really good to sleep. I must admit that sleeping is one of my favorite things to do. When I come home from Church, I love to fall asleep on my couch with the Seahawks winning in the background. Unfortunately I have been falling asleep to them loosing most of the time this year! However, I was struck by a proverb in my devotions that said, "Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare". Prov. 20:13. I have to admit, I love sleep, but I think I like to have food even more. I think this verse is simply saying don't be a lazy bum! (in the original hebrew of course)

TIme to start Posting

Well its been along time since I last posted. This week has been crazy. I was supposed to be in Class for my masters all week. However, after the first day my stomach hurt so bad I had to go to the emergency room. Then they took out my Appendix! Crazy! So I have been sitting at home trying to recover these past few days. My wife has done a great job taking care of me! I am hoping to be in Church tomorrow!