At the beginning of 2010 the church family at “Church of Living Water” in Olympia WA recieved a word from The Lord: “Expect an Encounter.” Looking back over the year as we head into 2011 I stand amazed at the encounters with Jesus our family was blessed by. There have been many, but there is one in particular that stands out: Continue reading
Leaving the south that is and heading home. Of course I’m anxious to see my beautiful bride and my amazing boys (excuse me… young “men”), but I had blast with my brother and his family. To brag on them is easy.
Their kids Colt, Carston and Cameron are sweet kids. Cameron came right to me and sat on my lap while I ate Thanksgiving dinner and let me read her books, Colt went to the game with us and gave me a history lesson of Bryant-Denny Stadium and Carston… Continue reading
My brother Jason informed me about six months ago that he got season tickets for Alabama football. So knowing what he was gonna say next I asked “Which game am I going to?” (What a great brother!) He gave me the choice of games! (Again, what a great brother, huh?) It was a tough choice… Penn State, Florida or Continue reading
When Lori and I moved into Olympia over 20 years ago, a young couple just starting out in life, we were blessed to get to know the Broeker family. Lori and I were active serving at Church of Living Water thru the Jr High youth group. The Broeker kids were what we aspired our future children to be like. We immediately looked to their parents and found examples of a mom and dad that we could watch and emulate. Now that the Broeker kids are grown we find them as close valued friends. We also find ourselves now watching the kids for encouragement. All of them are equally awesome, but I want to introduce you to one in particular. Katie… Continue reading
Check out this cover of the song Vanilla Twilight by Owl City recorded by my 13 year-old son Alec. Owl City – Vanilla Twilight cover by Alec He has been taking piano for six years and now is playing keys for our the Crossroads worship team. I’m quite proud!
A big thank you to his teacher for the last five years Mary Stewart (Applause!) She was great and hung up her ivories this year. And now a big thank you to his new teacher… drum roll please… Melina Kastle! Check her out @ www.melinakastle.com You will be amazed… she’s good!
It’s no secret that I enjoy football. It was a Passion of mine throughout high-school and college. I learned many great life lessons both on the practice and game fields. Being that it is football season, I can’t help myself… I have to share this story. Continue reading
Scripture
Observation
Application
Prayer
S: Daniel 6:4 NKJV
So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him.
O: The best defense is faithfulness… righteous living… following policy…
A: Be a Joseph, be a Daniel. If I do what’s right @ home, work, ministry & play, then no accusations (spiritual or worldly) will carry any weight.
P: Dear Lord, lead me in righteous & faithfulness, so that I may stand secure & firm as a witness to Your Name. Grant me grace & strength to take the tough stance when the world & my flesh are screaming @ me to go its way. Amen.
