Happy Birthday Emma...

Today my first-born girl turns 4. I heard it said once that the decision to have a child is to understand from that point on your heart will now forever walk outside your body. When it comes to Emma, I couldn’t agree more. I love you my girl.

Healthy Reminder...

The danger in many messages today is being exposed by its’ fruit. We hear about, "A God without wrath, bringing men without sin, into a kingdom without judgment, through a Christ without a cross."

Eight Eights of 2008 – Teams...

These are Eight Teams I have been on in my lifetime 1. Gymnastic Team – I competed in gymnastics from age 9-14. I loved it so much. It brought me a lot of confidence to be better at something than most people. 2. Drama Team – I played Alice in the Mixed up Play of Alice in Oz… I had...

Hard Drive?...

I have an older 20" iMac G5 in the shop. It needs a new logic board. While there I decided to upgrade the hard drive from 250GB to 500GB. It is the computer I use to store all my home movies, music, & photos. Here is the kicker. 1 hour labour = $85.00 (no problem) I  proceeded to ask...

One More Step…...

Pretty excited about something launching here and here on Monday, February 4th. For the rest of the month, Lori and I are going to be tag team blogging as an extension of what we are discussing during our Love Life Series. Rather than leave it with the Sunday experience, we are going to take it one more...

Eight Eights of 2008 – Movies...

These are eight movies I have watched over and over… 1. Sound of Music (Obviously) 2. August Rush (Well I haven’t been able to watch it over and over yet but I am planning to buy it when it comes out and then I will watch it over and over) 3. The Holiday (Love it!) 4. The Family Stone (Quirky...

Random Tuesday Thoughts…...

Offsite – fantastic. Time away with Lori – spectacular. Parker getting the flu – horrible. Tref getting the flu – equally horrible. Water Baptism’s on Sunday – breathtaking. Gospel Sunday – word (I tried) Leadership Lifegroup – inspiring Tuesday –...

Eight Eights of 2008 – Qualities...

Eight Words that Describe Me EnthusiasticFriendlyRelationalInspirationalInquisitiveAnalyticalPracticalIndependent   What are 3 words that describe you? Here is a fun personality test you can take if you are not sure how do describe yourself. Download gary_smalleys_personality_test.doc

Eight Eights of 2008 – Clubs...

Eight Clubs I have belonged to in my life 1. Lincoln Gymnastics Club – I was heavy into gymnastics for several years. I loved it and I think I can still do a back hand spring and an aerial cartwheel. 2. Awana Clubs – Approved-Workman-Are-Not-Ashamed, this was a scripture memorization club...

Eight Eights of 2008 – Books...

These are some of my favorite Books 1. The Bible – I am planning to read it cover to cover this year. I have done that a few times but not in the last couple of years. I feel an excitement and a deep hunger for the Word of God right now… 2. The Five Temptations of a CEO – All Patrick...