Deurty

Check out this little survey that examines where the church and politics intersect in your mind. I was scored as a Quiet Critic. Anyways take it here. How do you score? sd

With the economy sputtering, stocks falling, and fear running rampant we are taking a five week journey in God's Word to get our personal finances "Back in the Black." (I give props to Mikey Morgan's old church for the title name. Eastlake Community Church in San Diego.) I look forward to exploring the Bible and how we can experience financial peace and freedom in the midst of this chaotic time. You are invited. Grand Haven High School - 9:15 and 11:00 am. Get more information here. sd

Remember. The. Orphan. Peder Eide benefit concert Thursday, November 13 , at Fellowship Reformed Church at 7;00p.m. a special event is taking place involving five area families each adopting from Ethiopia, (including us!) national singer, songwriter & speaker Peder Eide, Bethany Christian Services & Compassion International staff. We will be joining together this evening for a time of praise, worship and to raise awareness about the needs of the orphans in the world. Everyone is welcome! *a freewill offering will be taken during the concert to financially assist the 5 familys in bringing their children home. FYI sd

This video is from Australia and does an excellent job at challenging our attitudes on what matters and stuff... Enjoy, sd

This Sunday, October 12th, is Watermark Church's fifth birthday. Unbelievable!!! I looked back at the blog archive in October 2003 and read through some of the old posts - fun stuff. I am so thankful for my amazing wife and family who have been so supportive and great partners in this journey. I thank God for the people we've been able to live life alongside of. I am so appreciative of the gifted staff I've been fortunate to work with. As we look forward to the next five years I am excited about the challenges in front of us and the dreams that God is birthing in our faith community. I hope to start blogging more about the future in the near future. :) So - thanks God for letting us be on this journey for the past five years! sd This is my favorite type of image from our five years together.

October 1992 - the month we started dating. Today Vicki and I celebrate fourteen years of marriage! I am so thankful for her. Loving my honey, sd