Thrift Store Prom 09

Thrift Store Prom 09 was an event for Waters Edge Students. It’s similar to a prom but instead of renting a tux or buying an expensive dress Students went to the thrift store and picked out their outfits. We danced, we ate, we played a game to crown a king and a...

Behind closed doors

Lately I’ve been wondering why more people don’t hurt themselves walking through closed doors. Think about it…you can’t see what is on the other side. People walk in and out of them all the time. My question is why aren’t more people hurt...

Harry Potter

Up until last week I had never seen a Harry Potter movie. They didn’t look interesting to me. Over the years everyone from students at Waters Edge, friends, to my brother were telling me how good the movies were. Monica and I recently borrowed the five movies...

Finish Strong Part 5

I may not have started strong, but I want to finish well.I make mistakes all the time. I get frustrated at stupid things. I put my foot in my mouth. I hurt people that I love. I’m not perfect. It’s my goal to not be perfect but to be genuine. I want to be...

Finish Strong Part 4

I may not have started strong, but I want to finish well. A few weeks ago a new friend of mine told me and my wife, Monica, that we acted like newlyweds.  She then asked how long we have been married and was shocked to hear that it’s been almost eight years....

Finish Strong Part 3

I may have not started strong, but I want to finish well. When I first started working in ministry I was an intern at my home church.  After two years I was basically forced out.  I was strongly encouraged to take another job at another church because I was never...