Category Archives: Christianity
The Blessing
For everyone at The Colorado School of Mines, class starts today. Despite the fact that I’m not in school, I still like to celebrate this day, taking note of its significance. For me, it’s almost like New Years day, being … Continue reading
What Is Really, Truly Good
Jesse sent me this video and I just got a chance to look at it. It’s such a great message: Note: you may need to click through if you can’t see the video above. The video was created by Jonathan … Continue reading
12 Months, 12 Books
I have a new goal for this calendar year: Read 12 books in 12 months! I’m already off to a great start. I finally finished “Mere Christianity”[1] in January when I was in Haiti (although that doesn’t count because I … Continue reading
Passion: The Intersection of Communication and Intent
The PNC[1] nominated Jason Santos as the next YMM[2] Associate Pastor. Last Tuesday (a week ago yesterday), Session allowed the nominee to proceed for a vote. Session wanted to hold the vote last Sunday (i.e. three days ago) because UPC … Continue reading
On a Mission For God in Haiti
I will be sending out letters later this week, but I wanted to provide an update on my plans now!
Dear Friends,
It is with great excitement that I write to you about this next step in life. As you know, I graduated this past May from the… Continue reading
Operation Water Engineering: A Mission Trip to Haiti?
For several months now, shortly after I saw The Advent Conspiracy, I have wanted to be involved in humanitarian/missionary projects to bring clean water to places that don’t have it.
Last semester (Spring 2009), I was part of a group at Merge (… Continue reading
What My Brother Is Doing This Summer
Editors Note: This is a post I asked my brother, Brian, to write. Since neither of us are home for the summer, I figured it might be nice to let everyone know what he’s been up to.
This summer I am working in the tiny mountain town of Salida, C… Continue reading
L’Abri, The Shelter
Huemoz, Switzerland
10 July 2009
I’ve made the first real deviation in my Europe plans today. I broke off from Charlie and Andi this morning and took a train (three actually) to the tiny village of Aigle (which is pronounced "Eegg-le). I’m now… Continue reading
Dear Friends
Dear Friends (and Family) in Colorado,
I’m leaving Colorado tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. Leaving Colorado has been one of the most bitter sweet things I think I’ve ever had to do, even more so than at the end high school when I left Seattle for … Continue reading
Notes From The Annex, Part 4
Several months ago, November 4th, 2008, to be exact, Gordon MacDonald came and spoke at The Annex. To say he was amazing would be an understatement.
The Annex listed some of his books, which I’m now listing here, so I check them out at a later … Continue reading