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23 August 2010 View Comments

Weekend Unload

Went home to Chicago this weekend. We had a few things on the agenda. I caught up with my family, saw my new niece, and we had a family reunion with Jess’ Family. My friend Eric Welliver led worship at Restore this Sunday. I love the apprenticeship process  and I love seeing new leaders emerge. [...]

9 August 2010 View Comments

Weekend Unload

Thursday was a big night for Restore. We did Replenish again this year. We partnered with schools in the districts where are campuses meet. We blanketed the community and gave out nearly 1000 bags with school supply lists. The best thing about Replenish is that we’re enlisting the community to serve it’s own. Friday, I [...]

2 August 2010 View Comments

Weekend Unload

Friday night, Jess and I celebrated our 4th Anniversary. She’s been the most amazing wife and a natural at being a mother. We heard the heartbeat of baby #2 – Jess is 12 wks along! Watched Triage this weekend. 3/5 stars for me. Collin Ferrel plays the character well. Sunday at Restore we focused on [...]

1 August 2010 View Comments

Faith Is Still A Choice

I’m wrong. Everyday, multiple times a day sometimes, our faith, like love, is a choice…

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28 July 2010 View Comments

Commander’s Intent

Commander’s Intent

I read Made To Stick last week on vacation. It’s been on my shelf for too long. Highly recommended for anyone needing to communicate sticky ideas. The portion on Commander’s Intent has stuck with me most: Commanders Intent is a military planning concept that essentially assumes that most planning is flawed because at the moment [...]

12 July 2010 View Comments

Summer Reading

Summer Reading

So I’m leaving Wednesday for a week at the lake. Each year, year I try to knock out 2 books but I need some suggestions this year.