a new american dream, advent conspiracy, christmas, simplify
In Uncategorized on November 12, 2009 at 3:06 am
A lot has happened in the last month since I updated this blog, but oh… sorry about that. In essence I went to Cincinnati for a conference (CCDA) and Bakersfield a couple of times. The Dodger game that I pre-posted about was amazing, but as you all know ended in a sad result. One of the big things I have been working on is Mission Christmas.
Mission Christmas is something that we, at The Well, are going to take as an idea and with a tangible outlet. The idea is to be ambassadors of Christ in the Christmas season. How we live and spend during this Christmas season does matter. As I am preparring for my sermon next week I have come across a lot of resources and different ideas, but one of the big ones I want to point you all to is Simplify the Holidays put out by New American Dream.
This is one of the best all in one resource to take a step back at what we do during the Holiday season. As a believer, I believe our challenge is to live Christ and show Christ during Christmas. I challenge you to think about how you can do this. Let me know how you are going to do this…
dodger, game, NLCS, playoffs
In Uncategorized on October 15, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Growing up in Bakersfield it was a given that I would be a Dodger fan. Anyone that knows my dad… knows how hardcore of a sports fan he is. Bryan (my brother) and I are very very light hearted sports fans. We will go to a game, but are stuck in the 90s where we use to watch ESPN at night and collect sports cards. In fact, the last Dodger game I took Bryan to he would know stop screaming for Eric Karros, Raul Mondesi and Mike Piazza to take the field!
But over the years and having married into a Dodger Family (the Fasts) I am becoming a bigger and bigger Dodger fan. Denise and I had the pleasure of attending a game a couple of weeks ago where the Dodger clinched the NL West. This was an amazing game, but I was a bit sidelined because of Garlic Fries. I bring all this up to let you know that we are headed to Dodger stadium again for Game 1 of the NLCS. We are pumped! Go Dodgers!
I don’t know what it is.. could be that it is fun to be part of something bigger than yourself. Could be that it is great to be a part of something that is winning and a huge success. But whatever the case Denise and I get to be a part and we are excited.
fresno, neighborhood thrift, photos, tower
In Uncategorized on September 30, 2009 at 9:31 pm
The following are photos from the prep and grand opening of Neighborhood Thrift. If you haven’t been down there you should. Neighborhood Thrift was started by The Well. In summary we want to help be an economic engine in the Susan B. Anthony / Tower community. With that we have now begun hiring our neighbors and giving them job training and pride. We sell affordable goods that way the community has money to spend in other areas. Visit Neighborhood Thrift for more info. I love that place and those guys. If you want to volunteer down there check out the Missions Sign Up site.
