Each year our family spends a day or two at the Alaska State Fair. We enjoy the food, the fireworks, the shows, the exhibits, and the people. The people are intriguing. God sure has created a variety of humans.
I wonder if heaven will have any “Alaska State Fair” like qualities?
Zane takes [...]
Filed under: Events, Uncategorized on August 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
Tristan, after four years of work, study, and effort, took the oath of citizenship in the United States of America. The citizenship pledge, the ceremony, and the entire event is one of the great American traditions. Many folks report a deep emotional experience during the citizenship meeting.
Filed under: Uncategorized on August 30th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Since Sarah Palin was selected by John McCain as his Vice Presidential running mate, I have been hearing from all over the world. The most common question is, “Do you know Sarah?” My response? “Sort of.”
Sarah has deep Assembly of God faith roots. Her Assemblies of God pastor in her youth, Pastor Paul Riley, is [...]
Filed under: Glocal, Musings on August 30th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Like every tool the internet has uses that are both good and bad. Today I am celebrating the good side of the internet. I mentioned on my blog and facebook page that my friend is struggling against a life threatening illness. Within hours I heard from Spain, Holland, Burkina Faso, and from many places in [...]
Filed under: Ministry Development, Prayer on August 27th, 2008 | No Comments »
MCA worship family member, Tristan, is about to experience one of the great dreams of his life. On Friday Tristan becomes a naturalized United States citizen. I don’t know how many people will fit into the court room, but it would be fantastic if many of you are able to attend the ceremony. [...]
Filed under: Creativity, Events, MCA Family on August 26th, 2008 | 4 Comments »
One of Paula and my best friends was diagnosed with a terminal illness. He has been told that he has only a short time to live.
Although our friend does not attend MCA and most of you do not know him, would you please seek the Lord for his healing?
Please pray for Paula and me. We [...]
Filed under: Prayer on August 26th, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Today is one of the great days. Any day your voice matters is a momentous day. Why live in a democracy if you don’t exercise one of the fundamentals of democracy. What is the difference between you can’t vote and you don’t vote?
So, my dear blog friends…………Get out and vote and encourage everyone you know [...]
Filed under: Business, MCA Family, Message Response, Musings on August 26th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Your communications to me are thought provoking and insightful. Thanks for sending me your ideas, hopes, and “wouldn’t it be neat if’s.”
The following is part of an email I received today. I’ll leave the names out for privacy sake.
I have long believed that Nike stole the Christian motto with their ‘Just do it’ [...]
Filed under: Events, Fit for the Journey, Health, MCA Family, Musings, Uncategorized on August 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
All right. I’ll confess. I watch every second of the Olympics that I can possibly squeeze into my schedule. Every four years, I am more tired than at any other time in my life. One night last week, I stayed up all night watching volleyball, basketball, track and field, and (promise not to tell anyone?) [...]
Filed under: Musings on August 25th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Pastor Pam and two MCA students presented the 2009 Children’s Minsitry theme through a human video. As the three made their presentation, I could sense the depth of the theme and the bright possibilities and potentialities in the lives of our children.
All parents of children are invited to the Parent’s Meeting wednesday evening at 7 [...]
Filed under: MCA Family, Message Response, Ministry Development on August 24th, 2008 | No Comments »