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Since my youngest brother Greg is majoring in architecture in one of the top architecture programs in the nation (Oklahoma State University), this kind of thing interests me: Design Like You Give a Damn: Architectural Responses to Humanitarian Crises The description reads: The greatest humanitarian challenge we face today is that of providing shelter. Currently … More Architecture for the Poor

Why I Play Basketball at the Park

June 23, 2006

For at least nine months of the year, my life is basically limited to relational ministry at The Master’s College, studying theology and ministry at The Master’s Seminary, and being part of the church family at Placerita Baptist Church. After being at The Master’s College for eight years, most of my close friends are people … More Why I Play Basketball at the Park

“See”

June 19, 2006

Yesterday was Father's Day. Tomorrow is Judah's six-month birthday. So today has a lot of meaning for me. This new poem called "See" is what I've been thinking lately, as best as I can express it and as best as I can make the 11×17" double-column print version look on a blog. This is also my new … More “See”

May They Prosper Who Love You

June 16, 2006

I never meant for this site to turn into a photo-journaling tour, but I'm afraid it's been turning into that recently. I'm going to try to stem that tide. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but words are still indispensable. Pictures are easier, though, because writing is like painting. It's easier to post a picture … More May They Prosper Who Love You

Your Palm Beach

June 13, 2006

A few days ago, my friend Juan arrived back from Ecuador with the TMC summer missions team he was leading. We were only able to talk for a couple minutes yesterday, but I was blown away by this: The caption said: "A Huaorani man that killed Jim Elliot and the missionaries… now prays for our safe … More Your Palm Beach

From Oklahoma

June 9, 2006

Cindi and I are in Oklahoma right now with our parents, relaxing, which I've been realizing is a novel idea to me. I once wrote a twenty-two page seminary paper on the biblical concept of rest, but I haven't learned to apply what I learned yet. Learning how to rest biblically can be hard work. But … More From Oklahoma

Rainbow Fire

June 8, 2006

Speaking of beautiful things in God's creation, check this out. It's real: Here's the explanation. And here's the ultimate explanation. And here's what all of this is all about.

Five Observations from the Zoo

June 2, 2006

Cindi and I decided to go to the L.A. Zoo today. It was a wonderful experience, as anything in creation usually is. I thought I'd mention five observations from the zoo, in no particular order: 1. As Cindi put it, “God must have a lot of fun.” How can you argue with that when (1) you … More Five Observations from the Zoo

That’s a Whole Nother Word

June 1, 2006

Nothing spectacular, but did you know that the word "nother" is actually a word? I was journaling tonight and started to say that something was "a whole nother matter," and it just didn't feel right (this happened a few weeks back, too). So I looked it up on dictionary.com and found that it is a word, … More That’s a Whole Nother Word

John Piper Audio Sermons

May 31, 2006

There are few Christians who have influenced my life more than John Piper. If you've ever heard him preach or read any of his writings, you might know what I mean. The Lord speaks through him in a powerful and compelling way. That's why I was very excited to hear about one of Desiring God's latest ministry … More John Piper Audio Sermons

Sorry for the Mess

May 27, 2006

Often the smallest choices we make and the shortest sentences we throw around reveal the deepest and darkest corners of our hearts. There have been a few times in the past couple weeks that I've been reminded of this in one particular way. If you've ever had someone stop in for a surprise visit when some aspect … More Sorry for the Mess

One Year Ago Today: The Tabernacle

May 26, 2006

It's sad when reality becomes cliche, but it really is true that time flies. One year ago today I was spending my tenth day in Israel. I had wanted to go to Israel for as long as I had the opportunity to, but finally went last summer. I loved it. For quite some time I've … More One Year Ago Today: The Tabernacle

“What Happens Here, Stays Here”

May 22, 2006

A thought crossed my mind yesterday, and I thought I'd try to expand on it. TV commercials these days are horrible, if you've noticed. Actually, they're horrible even if no one notices, but that's not the point. Well, it does relate, but it's not the main point. Anyway… Because so many commercials are so worldly … More “What Happens Here, Stays Here”

TMC Missions Garage Sale

May 20, 2006

The summer missions garage sale was today, run by Eric and Leslie Davis. Between 6:30am and 4:30pm, the Lord brought in about $2,000. I didn't hear the final count, but that was the estimate. It was about the same amount as last year. I'm sure that some of you donated stuff to the garage sale, so … More TMC Missions Garage Sale

Fathers and Sons

May 18, 2006

I'm in the midst of RD Exit Week and a two-week seminary summer class. RD Exit Week is a week of debriefing the year, sharing what we've learned, talking strategically about how to apply what we've learned for next year, finishing up administrative tasks, and (a first for this year) sitting in on a biblical counseling class … More Fathers and Sons