I am married to a Canadian. My wife Nancy was born and raised in Canada, and received her US citizenship several years ago. After the events of the past two weeks at the Olympics, I wonder if she might not want to turn in her passport.Chad Hedrick. Shani Davis. And then, Bode Miller. Americans all. … Continue reading Not All Americans are Jerks

I have this friend who is a rocket scientist. Really. He works at JPL, and he supervises the development of little things like this. His name is Dave, and he is a remarkable guy; one of the funniest people I know. I was thinking about Dave today, while heading back to the office on the … Continue reading Just A Speck, But Loved

Oh my gosh...oh my gosh....oh my gosh!! I am soooo excited!! Forget the Olympics! They have finally invented the most outstandingly cool and excellent computer game ever. I can barely contain myself......have to go out now and buy it!

Talk about character. My new Olympic hero, did not finish gold, silver, or bronze. Kelly Clark finished fourth, out of the medals.But not out of the Kingdom. From Sports Illustrated:After Clark, 22, won the Olympics at the Salt Lake Games she struggled with the expectations to consistently perform at the highest level. When reporters asked … Continue reading A New Olympic Hero

Here are two questions to ponder:What issues in our world today do you think God really cares about? What are you doing about them?

If you are listening, the Olympics offer many lessons on the human condition. Take for instance, two athletes, Bode Miller and Lindsay Kildow. From the 60 Minutes interview with Bode Miller, we have this tidbit:Does he think his partying has ever interfered with his performance? "Definitely. There's been times when I have been in really … Continue reading Of Character, Dude with Attitude, and Girl with Cow

Alright people. Stop reading blogs, and watch the Olympics....

The imagery and concept of submission has been something that has always resonated in my soul. I am not sure why. Perhaps it is because I feel that I need it so much, and yet practice it so little. I am self sufficient, Type-A, a "doer", if you will. One of my favorite books is … Continue reading Preacher Sonny, Do It Yourself Church, and Me

Ok, so the cool thing, according to George Barna might be to forget the building, forget the coffee socials. Forget the nursery for the little ones. Lets just do church at ....my house, or the golf course, or the local coffee house. That is where the cutting edge people are. If you are really hip, … Continue reading Idea: Lets Just Hang at My House

Dear Heather:Tonight, our house was full of sound and fury. A gaggle of lovely young ladies came for your 12th birthday party. Screaming, loud hip hop, dancing, games, presents, steak dinner (prepared by the locally recognized "Chef Dad"), and ice cream cake. Nearly the best party ever.Your 12 years at our house have never been … Continue reading Heather is Twelve!