One of the cool things that we got to do while in California was tour the Refinery; we also held our daily meetings there. Doug expressed his love/hate relationship with the building and I think every youth worker who has a solid focus on growing their students spiritually through relationships would agree with his premise, […]
Conversations with a 5 Year Old (Part 5)
…about his hearts sin condition. Straight from a 5 year old’s mind and heart to his lips. (This conversation took place at MeMaw’s house) Gavin: MeMaw! MeMaw: What Gavin? Gavin: (With hand placed over chest) I hate this sin in my heart MeMaW: You hate the sin in your heart? Gavin: Yes, how do I […]
The Ronald Reagan Library
After my airline ticket was purchased for the Gathering my uncle moved from L.A. back to Atlanta, so I got stuck in California for a couple of extra days alone. My friend Tom suggested that I go check out the Reagan Library, so I did. Reagan was my President. He was in office from the […]
The Gathering in One Picture
The 2008 Gathering is over. I hate having to type those words. I think Doug tweeted it best, I wish we were all neighbors. Every year I make new friends and deepen my relationship with those who I am already connected with. My favorite part of these few days together is pictured above, sharing life […]
The Bowling gods Hate Me
Last night the PDYM State Mentors went to Lucky Strike Lanes for a little dinner and bowling. My Results: Game #1 3rd place 114 pts Game #2 4th place (I didn’t get serious until frame 6) 101 pts Doug Fields showed all the youth pastors how to do it with the high score of the […]