February 2011
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January 2011
1 post
“Scripture tells us the story of how a Garden is transformed into a Garden City,...”
– Doug Wilson
February 2010
1 post
Lent Devotion
This a devotional I contributed for a Lent Devotional booklet put out by First Presbyterian Church in Palm Beach Gardens.
The journey of following Jesus is one of constantly being shaped and molded and changed into who we are in Christ. Being a Christian is to be made like Jesus. As I read the Gospels they are like mirrors reflecting areas of my soul that are in need of change, areas that are to...
November 2009
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June 2009
2 posts
Surprising Joy is the work of the Spirit
There is a resolve with in me, that does not originate in me.
Life happens fast and lately it has been happening at the speed of light.
April is almost half way through her pregnancy, we are buying a house, I am starting seminary and there are some difficult personal issues that we are working through right at this moment. I can not, and I have tried, muster up enough strength to look on the...
the ministry of reconciliation
When I speak to a group of people to often their hearing of what I am saying is more beneficial to me than to them. My audience becomes a group of people for me to exercise my “preaching hobby” on. I see people as existing for my benefit so I can do what I like to do or feel “called” to do.
Ministry as a whole is too often practiced this way. We say we are “called” to ministry, and...
May 2009
1 post
metanarrative
Creation: We were created perfect and in perfect relationship with God and with each other
Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:31 - God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
Fall: Because of sin we have severed out relationship with God and have corrupted our relationships with each...
April 2009
3 posts
Confession 4.19.09
This is our corporate confession from worship this morning. This is one of my favorite parts of the service.
O most great, most just, most Gracious God;
You are of purer eyes than to look upon sin, yet you have promised mercy to sinners like us through Jesus Christ - mercy to all who repent and believe in Him.
We confess that we have not kept covenant with you. Your covenant law, that we should...
I am a Daddy.
Well the cat has been clawing its way out the bag for the last ten weeks so we might as well set it free.
APRIL AND I ARE HAVING A BABY!
April is 10 weeks along and we are super excited. Our due date in Nov. 13 so that means our child will be here in time to see the Gators win another championship and see Tebow win another Heisman.
check out April’s blog here.
WatchThis is a short video of the Campus Life spring break trip.