Monthly Archives: January 2008

Yes, hymn number 277.  We’ll sing just verse 1, 2 and 4, and stand on the last verse.  277.  Yes.  Two. Seventy.  Seven.  Let’s sing. You’ve just experienced a bit of Worship Leader* banter, brought to you by years and … Continue reading →

It’s still the season of new years resolutions.  Most people aim to lose weight and/or stop eating delicious bacon burgers (have you seen this?) If you’ve decided to set out and commit to some kind of bible reading schedule, you’re not … Continue reading →

Tonight Brian Walrath and I are team-teaching a class about Worship here at SAFMC.  It’s an exciting time because we’re examining something that runs deep yet feels familiar.  Amazing how we can do something every week yet know very little … Continue reading →

Buying a car is frightening. But not like a roller-coaster, which is also fun; nor like Judge Judy, where you’re scared so much that someone else has to remind you it’s only TV. Buying a car. The act of using … Continue reading →

It’s time for us to get a “new” car.  “New” is in “Quotes” because we’re actually getting a “slightly used” or “not new” car.  “Very used” may be another option. The big question we’re dealing with right now is how to … Continue reading →

I don’t know what the prize will be, but I was promised a “Detroit Free Press” gift pack.  Cool.  On a whim I submitted a “caption this” for a picture they ran last week.   So now I get some … Continue reading →

Ever since Steve Jobs did the big reveal, I’ve always wanted an iPhone. I was hooked on the first day (they had me at “hello”) because of its extreme functionality, combination of all things e*, and that happy logo that’s … Continue reading →