US!

I just realized that I don't remember ever putting a picture of us on this blog.

So, here we are...



This is us at a recent "birthday/prom".

I am also thinking of switching to another blog service/software... possibly hosting on my own site. I am not sure which is best, and it really isn't that bad using this one. I guess if I find one that is much better, I will use it.

Anyone have any suggestions???

I am also thinking of ditching the .

What say you??

America's pastime?

That's right! It is that time again.

Time to grab you favorite beverage, make up that plate of super nachos, and sit back to watch you favorite political advertisements...

I am really getting tired of the relentless ads. It is especially annoying when you already know who you are going to vote for. I am so ready for election day. (Funny how I have a big political ad on this site. OK so you all know who I want to win!)

How about that ball game tonight? Police in riot gear on the field?

It is a sad day when we have to have the riot police come in just to make sure the game finishes without something ugly happening.

Speaking of ugly, how about Alex Rodriguez swating the ball out of the Arroyo's hand? Did he really believe his story about the running motion... I hope so, because nobody else in their right mind did...

Go Red Sox!!!!

Just an update...

Well friends...

Winter is on the way here. Rain mixed with snow tonight and tomorrow. To some that is good news! Really it is.

What has been happening the last couple of weeks you ask?

I have been through a lot of ups and downs. It all started with a relationship issue that really knocked me for a loop. I know... I know... I have been having a lot of relationship issues lately. That is what occurred to me anyway.

I suddenly realized that I have had a similar experience with pretty much everyone I have served in a leadership role with in the last year and a half. I have had people blow-up in anger at me.

The first time that it happened, I thought, "Boy, that was uncalled for."
The second time it happened, I thought, "What is going on?"
The third time it happened, I thought, "Wow, how come these things keep happening to me? Maybe I attract trouble..."
It only took 4 times and a year and a half to realize... "Wait a minute... maybe it is me!"

God gave me a good look at myself... and it hurt... and it broke me...

And in the midst of it all, God is calling me to a deeper commitment and relationship with Him, and greater responsibilities (which for me right now is a little confusing).

Right now my greatest desire is to be done with me and have more of Him in every area of my life. As a husband, father, son, brother, friend, leader, employee... follower of Christ... I want me out of the way, and replaced with God.

I feel a bit like I imagine Solomon felt when he asked God for wisdom. I imagine that he was at the end of himself as the realization of the responsibility that now rested on him was. God offered him anything, and all he could ask for was wisdom... which I believe in essence was "less of me and more of You, God."

What else...

I got a new job! I am now a web designer at the same company. I will be starting that soon, and I am really excited!

My Grandma is getting married on Saturday!

My son turns 2 at the end of the month.

I was finally able to get out hunting for the first time this year.

My fantasy football team is undefeated so far.

Bills seem extra big this month... or are the paychecks getting less?

Lots of exciting things are happening at church these days (I will have more on that soon.)

Looks like I get to preach soon.

So that is just a little update...

More to come!

I'm here!

These have been very busy days!

I am surprised myself as I look back on the few weeks. So much has happened. So much is changing in me right now.

I hope that I can find the words to explain.

I think this verse says most of it:

John 3:27-31

John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.

Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.

He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

He must increase, but I must decrease.

He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

more to come...