Review: The Election (rated 3 stars)

The Election by Jerome Teel The Election is the first book by Christian author Jerome Teel, and for a first shot, I’d have to say that it was engaging and a good nighttime read. It’s a story of political intrigue,…

Watch DOGS kickoff

Tonight at 6:00, a ton of dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles and friends of Monticello Intermediate School students filled their cafeteria to laugh, learn and commit to the second year of an incredible program. I’ve had the privilege and blessing its…

The scooter that love bought

This past Sunday was a powerful one at our church. Consider the following as part of the planned schedule: Baptist Collegiate Ministry praise band led worship 2 reps from the International Mission Board spoke I preached in the Life Essentials…

The lights are on

We learned a lot being without power for four days and without phone and internet for five. You can watch a movie on your laptop… but when your spouse says, “Why don’t you fix us some popcorn?” you realize that…

Blogging in the dark

Tree down. Power out. iPhone works. So blogging is unhindered. Check out journeyguy.swurl.com this week. I’ve got jury duty and will only be microblogging. Be sure to comment there. It’s cool how comments work on Swurl.

New wheels (again)

Many of you have followed my Moped Saga. It began last year with the attempt by my family to be a one-car family due to finances (can we say gas prices?). After successfully parking my Nissan for a month without…

Getting perspective

The Awe Factor Of God – Francis Chan If this doesn’t give you a little perspective on life and wonder today, I don’t know what will. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the…