Memories…

Spent many of a day as a kid hiking to this sign in the Hollywood Hills…
ht: Marko

A laugh…

While on retreat these commercials were shown for a laugh or two. I died laughing. I guess they were shown at the National Pastors Conference in San Diego.

Falling Down…

These last couple of months I’ve been in circles where the word “missional” continues to be a “buzz” word amongst folks. I think its awesome. This last week I sat with a bunch of pastors who were asked to think about what Jesus would say about the cities we live in and in our [...]

My Favorite Johnson Quote…

Sitting here at Mt. Hermon…Darrell Johnson is preaching…”We are ordinary, broken people summoned by and gathered around the Risen and Ascended Jesus, to share in the life of Jesus, and to be engaged in the business of Jesus in the city.”

A Prayer…

God of love and justice, our hearts are stunned today by the horrifying
events at Virginia Tech. We struggle even to know how to pray. Yet we ask You, above all, to let Your gracious presence be known to all who suffer this day, especially the families and friends of those who have died. Grant [...]

Easter Part Two

John 20:24-29 The Message
24 But Thomas, sometimes called the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples told him, “We saw the Master.” But he said, “Unless I see the nail holes in his hands, put my finger in the nail holes, and stick my hand in [...]

Refreshment…

Get to go here in a couple of days. Hope to have the family join me. Palmer and Johnson are the speakers. Looking forward to being away for some much needed refreshment.

Windy City

I know the wind in So. Cal yesterday was misreable. In the AV it was the end of the world. The dust, the wind, the clouds, and the tumble weeds made it for an interesting day. I felt like I was in a scene from the wizard of oz…here’s what rolled into my car yesterday as [...]

Post Easter…

He is risen! He is risen indeed! Woke up Easter morning around 3:20am. Showered, got ready for a beautiful sunrise service at 6:00am (of course it was the Antelope Valley cloud cover) Arrived to the church at 4:30am after stopping at McDonald’s for coffee. (I can’t believe I’m saying this, the coffee is actually better [...]

holy saturday

 Silence for a king.