Memorial Day 2005Today we had several families over to enjoy a warm spring afternoon in the pool. We barbecued some steaks and shrimp, and enjoyed the company of good friends. A simple grace.We did this because we are free. All these friends were old Christian companions, and we have experienced years of fellowship together in … Continue reading In Flanders Field

My new car....NOT!We live on the street where all three "Back to the Futures" were filmed. No kidding. Biff's house is about seven doors up the street from our house. This morning we woke up to the sound of a small student movie crew on our street. We went outside and found a replica of … Continue reading What is Our Purpose?

Joe EhrmannWhat would it be like to have a high school athletic team where the stated purpose of the coaches is "to love the players", and the purpose of the team was "to love each other"? What?! Is this a bunch of "girlie men" loosers? Good luck for this team even placing in the league … Continue reading More on What It Means to Win

Right! Way to go mates!Back in the late 1970s (ouch!) when I attended UCLA, we had a silly ritual before the basketball games. Remember, this was Pauley Pavillion, the "house that Wooden built". This was the Mecca of College basketball. Before each game, a grad student named "Frisbee" would rise in front of the hushed … Continue reading I Want to Be on the Winning Team!

A World Full of Contrasts - Ryan Spencer ReedToday the sun was warm. Our family headed to church, where things are beginning to look more hopeful, although there still is much ground to cover until even the healing can begin. We came home and stopped by the school fair, where we watched dancing elementary kids … Continue reading I Guess Its Not Just….This Happy Simple World

Pool time again!In a fit of poor stewardship, I have purchased an underwater housing for my digital camera, with the early results posted above. It is supposed to be 90 degrees today in South Pas, and I will be out amongst it, with a softball game at 1:00 PM, followed by the Fun Fair fundraiser … Continue reading It's Summer Again!

The Sylvestri Family

For those who regularly stop by here, you know that recently our dear friend Julie went Home, after succuming to cancer at age 36. She has been on my mind as much this past week as all the weeks during the past year that we were praying for her. She was a remarkable young lady, … Continue reading A Memorial to Julie

Young Life Shaving Clinic - Personal hygiene is Important!Yesterday, I had lunch with two fellow members of my local Young Life Committee. During the conversation I was asked to write up a brief piece on why it is I support Young Life. And so, I will share with you my reasons.The NeedI recently read Chap … Continue reading Why I Support Young Life

You really spin my beanie!For those who doubt the focus and maturity of America's graduating class of 2005...I direct you to this (wait for it to load).