Archive for the ‘Family’ Category

The half-Ironman that wasn’t.

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Well, I am getting ready for vacation and thinking about the race that I am signed up for - the Musselman .  Sunday, I am supposed to enter the cold lake water in Geneva, NY at 7:14am to swim 1.2 miles then bike through the town for 56 miles and ...

Time to Contemplate.

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

It was a weekend like no other.  I was pushed to the extremes emotionally and spiritually.  So far, in my ministry I have not experienced anything like the past 4 days.  On Thursday night, I had a wedding rehearsal for a young woman who I confirmed about 7 years ago.  ...

Spiritual Effects of Internet Community.

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Ebbs and Flows of community are more interesting these days because of the internet.  The ability to connect with people at great distances that you haven't seen or heard from in many years is possible now through searches.  I am a member of the Facebook community (I have a MySpace ...

The Aquarium: A Journey Of Faith.

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Recently, I bought an aquarium. But let me start about a year ago, when we saved three “feeder” goldfish. One for each of my kids. Soon, my daughter’s goldfish was the only survivor. Her name is Allie. After the pastor performed funerals for the two deceased fish. The fish died days ...

Saddened By The News.

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

My Uncle Eric lost his battle against cancer and passed away last night. His and my Aunt's wedding anniversary was yesterday and of course today is Father's Day, which adds to the sorrow. Please keep them in prayer for peace and strength in this tragic time.

ESP - You Thought You Knew

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

ESP has been traditionally know in my circles as Extra-Sensory Perception. I loved studying about this in graduate school as part on my parapsychology studies. But recently, ESP has taken on a different meaning, Equally Shared Parenting. "Teammates through life," the husband in the NY Times video says, yet ...

It Is 52F Degrees In Reykjavik Today.

Monday, June 9th, 2008

I went out this morning to get the papers at 7:45am and was blasted by the heat. It was already unbearable! Yesterday, we spent the evening at my parents house with some of my cousins from Iceland. They are visiting and heading down the coast today with ...

The Prodigy… enjoy! (3.24 mins)

Friday, June 6th, 2008



Out of the Funk.

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Well, over the years I have learned that one day does not need to bleed into the rest.  Yesterday was one of those days, but with some help from my wife, today is not.  Thanks!

Signing Off…

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

I have spent too much time on the computer over the last week.  So much time that my back hurts (sorry about the winning), but it is time to pack and move the family to Valley Forge until Saturday.  Once we are there I'll be up and running with the ...