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T.R.U.S.T.

trust (noun \ˈtrəst\) by Merriam-Webster : belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. : an arrangement in which someone's property or money is legally held or managed by someone else or by an organization for a set period of time : an organization that results from the creation of a trust  … Continue reading T.R.U.S.T.

christian life · church life · my journey

busyness is my drug…

We just had an all-church retreat... first time in close to ten years, I believe.  When you're at a church with 1000+ adults, attempting an all-church retreat is no picnic.  The last week leading up to the retreat was crazy!!!  I'm used to the craziness... I've been organizing vacation bible schools for almost 20 years… Continue reading busyness is my drug…

church life · kidmin · my journey

Becoming a Risk Taker…

If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary. – Jim Rohn This may come as a shock, but I'm not the biggest risk taker!  I usually take calculated risks... Sure, I've gone skydiving, but in my mind, that's safer than driving on LA freeways everyday.  I may… Continue reading Becoming a Risk Taker…

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Fail-Proof KidMin…

I started my current ministry back in February.  I was hired to start Children & Family Ministry from scratch at our new multi-site campus.  This multi-site is different in that we will not be duplicating current ministries... but our new site is going to look different to meet the needs and reach people who we're… Continue reading Fail-Proof KidMin…

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Stronger Wings

Couple weeks ago, I was invited to dinner at one of our church deacon's home.  They have two little boys, and I got to see something cool for the first time.  Their older son had gotten a butterfly cocoon  from a museum, and it was in an insect cage.  The butterfly happened to emerge from the… Continue reading Stronger Wings