kidmin · my journey

A Good Place…

On this day last year, I was partying my heart out at Universal Orlando without a care in the world... I just had my last Sunday worship with the church family I had known for 10 years the week before, and for the first time, I didn't have a ministry to think about.  After 10… Continue reading A Good Place…

kidmin · missions · my journey

South Africa on my mind…

This past month has been pretty nutty!  What began as a casual conversation many months ago is now slowly taking shape.. and to be honest, I'm kind of freaking out!  There will be a lot of opportunities and challenges in 2012... and that's a good thing since I've kind of bummed around this whole past… Continue reading South Africa on my mind…

christian life · church life · missions

the joy of receiving

As Christians, we're taught to give and serve... and I believe with all my heart that God blesses us so that we can bless others.  I've often been a recipient of many people's generosity.  In fact, I've blogged in the past about not living a life of being indebted but graciously accepting people's generosity.  Well, when you're… Continue reading the joy of receiving

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Embracing Criticism

Yesterday, I went to downtown to meet a friend for lunch... and I actually found street parking (granted it was $4/hour) right in front of the restaurant.  I was very vigilant about making sure my meter was fed because I know how vicious parking enforcement people are.  When I came out to my car after lunch, I… Continue reading Embracing Criticism

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Another Halloween… and what’s your evaluation?

Halloween 2011 came and went... and a ton of articles, blogs, and facebook posts marked what Christians and churches should or should not do on Halloween...  and for the first time, I just sat back and observed all the conversations that were going on around me as well as in the cyber world.  For the… Continue reading Another Halloween… and what’s your evaluation?