When was the last time you turned it all off? A few days ago I was having an issue with an app on my smart phone. I had to restart my phone to get the application working again. In the process of restarting my phone. I flippantly said, “I don’t think I have turned my phone off since we flew to Michigan.” Shh! Don’t tell the FAA but I think I didn’t even turn it off on the flight. Flight … →
I thought since it was Valentine’s week it would be a good idea to bring Nooma #2, also known as “Flame” to small group this week. If you haven’t seen this video from Rob Bell, then I would suggest you check it out. Basically Rob outlines the Hebrew words for love. In English we have one word for love. In Hebrew, the primary language of the Old Testament of the Bible, their were three words for love: Raya – translated … →
Valentine’s Day can be a touchy subject for many people. The expectation of a bored spouse, the emptiness of being single, or the anticipation of young love can all lead to heartache and pain. All three of the scenarios are hard to deal with in their own way. I am so grateful that I haven’t had to deal with being a bored spouse and I pray that my relationship with Ashley will always be maintained so that we will never … →
It might not seem like a lot to some but $100 can still go a long ways in someones life. Good ole Benjamin Franklin can still change someone’s day, week or possibly even month. This week I was blessed with an unexpected $100. Honestly I really want to spend it on a race entry fee. I really want to run the Red Rock Half Marathon. But after thinking about it I realized that was pretty selfish. My mind then jumped … →
In 2006 I took a year off from Christianity. As bizarre as it might sound I turned my back on a God I knew was real and a faith that had given me hope for my whole life. I was tired of Christians and church people. I spent the year wandering, snowboarding and trying to control my life. I went from an employee at big ministry to a bum in a ski town. It was a dramatic transition. During my … →
For most of the Superbowl I had my laptop out and Firefox tabs open for both Facebook and Twitter. I was running a pseudo experiment in the the social media feeds. I knew that during the game the status updates of friends and strangers would light up with comments about the game, commercials, etc. After nearly 5 hours of watching the game, halftime show and commercials all in the context of the social media I came up with a list … →
Everything in me wants to lash out and scream! Frustrated is probably an understatement at the depths of the offense that I take very personally. A few months ago I posted a tweet about people stealing Bibles from our store. Sadly, it happened again. This time the theft was more blatant, intentional and in my face. I am really having a hard time holding back what I really want to say. I want to post a picture of the culprit … →
A while ago I posted some of my favorite places to eat in West Las Vegas. Today I thought I would tag four restaurants my wife and I have enjoyed recently: 4. The Coffee Cup. Okay this amazing little dive isn’t located in Las Vegas, but a few minutes outside of Vegas is the town of Boulder City. Headed to the Hoover Dam? Stop by this little gem! Featured on Diner’s, Drive-ins and Dive’s on The Food Network, this great … →
On the eve of her 23rd birthday I drove 8 hours through the night from Park City Utah to Las Vegas to meet Ashley for the first time. I will never forget that day. Ashley’s radiance, smile and personality left me feeling giddy and smitten. I was head over heels in love. I knew in a matter of a few hours that I wanted to be with her for the rest of my life. After being together for the last … →
On February 12, 2007 I packed up what little I had in Park City Utah and moved south to the desert. I moved for my girlfriend. I didn’t have a job, I didn’t have much money and I didn’t know what I was going to do next. I made that decision out of love and hope. Love for the woman who would become my wife and hope that God had something better in store for me. Four years later this … →
