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The aspiration of every parent. Just a moment. Just a brief respite in an otherwise noisy maelstrom of life. We stayed with some friends this past week who do not have kids. They were not prepared for the two little tornadoes in the form of boys that were to invade their home. :-) Not that…

We support president Bush. And, after last night’s election results, apparently so do most of you. And even though I am relieved and elated all at once by the fact that we so overwhelmingly re-elected probably my favorite president so far, I was reminded of “the other side” by a news story today. Today John…

“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” Over the last several years, God has brought that truth very close to home for us….

So, they are improving. I have to admit it, since I was the only one touting this team as the most likely to break the record for worst record in a season. Apparently it was not a fluke when they beat the Miami Dolphins 2 weeks ago. And for that, you gotta feel a little…

Last night we arrived a little later than scheduled at the San Dimas Wesleyan church in San Dimas, CA. We had dinner with our hosts and then went across the parking lot to unload and set up at the church. The family we are staying with has two little boys who go to sleep about…

When religion is characterized by sameness, when faith is franchised, when the genuineness of our experience with God is characterized by its sameness to others’ faith, then the uniqueness of God’s people is dead, and the church is lost.” I have just begun reading another book at the suggestion of a friend who now resides…

Today Jen turns 30. Thirty. 1 + 29. I think I used to imagine I would be old and wrinkly by then. She is not. She is more beautiful today than ever before (and I have known her since she was 12 years old!) She is more loving, wiser, lovlier in heart, more gentle, more…

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. Perhaps you have heard this verse before? Or perhaps you have sung the song, “They will know we are Christians by our love, by our love…” It is interesting to me how many other ways we try and label…

I am currently reading what is not only a good book, but quite interesting as well… You can find the book IN PROGRESS at JakeColsen.com. The book is being published on the internet one chapter at a time. He’s up to Chapter 9 (of 12). I just want to warn you, though I think it’s…

I was just feeling grateful last night for a great family. You probably already know that I love my immediate family… Jen is by far my best friend and our kids (3 so far, working on 4) are a huge blessing from God. I can’t believe I get to be “Dad” to them!!! And you…