Aug 7th, 2010
The health of your marriage determines the environment in which your kids grow up. + Andy Stanley (Choosing to Cheat) Several years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Andy Stanley talk about cheating at work so that home can become your priority. I picked up a copy of that message on cd and have [...]
The live acoustic version of “My Hero” by the Foo Fighters from 2006 is legit:: I referenced another song about a hero of mine last week… I think it’s a question worth asking and a question worth your consideration:: Who are some of your heroes? (Dear Lurking Readers:: don’t be shy… many of you are [...]
Aug 5th, 2010
I’m a recovering workaholic. This is an area of my life where God’s grace and forgiveness are clearly displayed. This is an area of my life where (again) I am being forced to re-evaluate and re-imagine… and be transformed. It was much tougher for me to learn to practice the spiritual discipline of “BEing” during my [...]
Aug 4th, 2010
I am the father of two young men. A realization hit me yesterday… Ryland Von (my oldest son) will be starting his first year of school at the end of this month. That seems utterly and completely impossible. My oldest son is about to be sitting in a classroom, and a cafeteria. Only a few [...]
Jul 28th, 2010
My lovely wife scheduled a family photo shoot earlier this week. As a general rule… I despise photo shoots where I am the focus of the camera. But this one turned out really well. Laura Dye did a great job keeping the boys focused and smiling… and the weather was flippin’ beautiful. The first release [...]
I wonder how much more effective our churches would be if we made the pastor’s spiritual health- not the pastor’s efficiency- our number one priority. + Philip Yancey It is my commitment to shepherd and lead Remedy Church with only as much strength as the Lord allows me each day, each week, each month, each [...]
Jul 20th, 2010
My oldest son, Ryland Von Weaver, turns four years old tomorrow. In honor of his 4th birthday, here are a few of my favorite photos of my Chico and I. (::WARNING:: You may fall in love with this kid…)
Jul 16th, 2010
We tell ourselves that skill is the precious resource and effort is the commodity. It’s the other way around. Effort can trump ability… because relentless effort is in fact something rarer than the ability to engage in some finely tuned act of motor coordination. + Malcolm Gladwell A close friend of mine forwarded me an [...]
Jul 14th, 2010
Who needs to hear you say, in the resolute urgency of tonight… that you believe in them? Tonight, Tonight by Smashing Pumpkins Time is never time at all You can never ever leave Without leaving a piece of youth And our lives are forever-changed We will never be the same The more you change the [...]
Jul 9th, 2010
My wife posted a part of our story on her blog earlier today in a post entitled:: Our Calling to Adopt In a re-read a few moments ago, I was challenged by her closing statement… I humbly encourage you to pray for your children… those already in your home, and those who have not been [...]