Archive | June, 2008

09 June 2008 ~ 10 Comments

What’s Your Cardboard Testimony?

Stories have power.  Words have power.  And it doesn't take many.With just a few words you can tell a huge story and invoke emotion.  Even tears.Not sure you believe me?Check out this video. I saw that video at my friend Pat's blog.  I wasn't expecting to be taken by it.  Just thought I'd check it […]

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08 June 2008 ~ 4 Comments

Facebook Birthday, Yardwork, and 80’s Surprise Party

Today (Sunday June 8th) was birthday number twenty-nine, only one year away from twenty-ten!  As everyone so kindly reminded me all day when they heard my age. “You got one more year!”  This was commonly heard. Apparently life ends at 30.  Hehe. A few thoughts and recap of the day for those interested: Facebook Birthday:  […]

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07 June 2008 ~ 17 Comments

Same Sex Marriage – This Christians Response

Also in the Santa Cruz news yesterday, Santa Cruz started taking appointments for same sex marriages starting June 17th. And of course the response was huge. Now I’ve been thinking about weighing in on this whole issue, but withheld.  Here’s an excuse to go ahead now with a nice controversial blog post. This has been […]

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07 June 2008 ~ 1 Comment

Ragamuffin Top Challenge – Week 2

Here’s an update from this weeks triathlon prep and weight loss effort.Got about an hour run in at the gym Sunday. Swam about 40 minutes Monday.Did a nice jog on Wednesday morning.  Still need to map it to see how far I went.Flaked on spin class Thursday since neither of my partners in crime were […]

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06 June 2008 ~ 0 Comments

A Letter To USCS Protesters For AFSCME Workers

Dear UCSC AFSCME protesters, I am a member of the local community here in Santa Cruz. My wife called me to find out what was going on on Friday June 6th, 2008 at the corner of Mission and Bay.  I was at my computer.  She was trying to get to Longs with our son, but […]

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06 June 2008 ~ 4 Comments

Twitter…The Many Uses

Read this!  Don't just notice another Twitter post and skip it! First of all, I know I've neglected the blog this week.  I repent.  I'm sorry.  We'll try and turn that around.  And I'll get to those questions in the next week or two.  Really, y'all lobbed up some softballs.  Nothing too tough or intense […]

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02 June 2008 ~ 6 Comments

Back Again…The Worship Confessional – #31

Alright Tim.  This one's for you.And we'll try and keep em more consistent again, y'all.We had a great gathering this past Sunday.Check it out: How bout you?How was your weekend?

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02 June 2008 ~ 2 Comments

Shameless Birthday Plug

My birthday is coming up soon.Most of you I do not expect to get me anything.For close family and friends, however, my Amazon wish list has reappeared over to the left.Unfortunately you can't add Jamba Juice gift cards from Amazon. Seriously though, while I don't want people buying my stuff, birthdays make for a fun […]

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