tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54752032024-03-13T07:28:09.310-04:00DeurtyIt's the Vibe of the ThingDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.comBlogger771125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-45730268967012682702024-02-02T10:12:00.003-05:002024-02-02T10:15:01.340-05:00I need "a day"One of the mantras I say to my wife about my life is, "I need a day." This reflects the desire to dedicate time to get something done I've been procrastinating on or start something enjoyable without other obligations looming overhead.When I envision having "a day" to myself, my desire is towards creation. This blog once served as an outlet for being creative and interacting with others, yet is Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-56523511131654447002023-08-19T12:31:00.007-04:002023-08-19T12:31:53.344-04:0020 Years LaterThis blog is twenty years old. I started it in 2003 around the time we helped start a church here in West Michigan. We will celebrate the twenty-year anniversary of our church family in October. So, I stopped in to read some of those old posts and reminisce. I'm pretty sentimental and it's been interesting to go back and read what was happening. In the process, I discovered how to get back into Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-82007401709606784452014-07-03T15:51:00.000-04:002014-07-03T15:51:06.090-04:00
This month I am stepping away from Facebook. What used to keep me connected to people has actually had the reverse effect. So, I'm pausing and retreating for a month.
I've been challenged by John 15 and the teaching of Jesus. In John 15 Jesus points out that fruitfulness comes from abiding/remaining in Him. So often I try to force fruitfulness and skip abiding because I like to control the paceDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-6946418847164101022014-06-06T15:32:00.002-04:002014-06-06T15:32:25.325-04:00
The kids wrapped up their final day of school today. Summer officially begins at this moment. I wondered if it was ever going to get here. This Winter was relentless and long. With the Summer comes the pressure to seize it and squeeze out every last drop of Summer-fun out of it!
My wife and I are trying to put together some Summer goals... like a bucket list of things we want to seize this Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-89629809374580034312014-06-02T23:18:00.001-04:002014-06-02T23:18:25.159-04:00
It has been eleven years since I left my position at Spring Lake Wesleyan Church (now All Shores Wesleyan) to embark on planting Watermark Church. I spent some time and looked back through the posts from that first Summer. Good memories, but also a lot of fear and insecurity. I don't think those things ever really go away.
I remember walking around the downtown area of Grand Haven that Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-59145014223707469332011-03-05T13:15:00.001-05:002011-03-05T13:15:41.697-05:00stevedeur.com is readyDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-76025771461995471562011-02-08T00:21:00.002-05:002011-02-08T00:22:19.121-05:00LOST???? Here is where you should go.Well, I am archiving this site and starting fresh over at stevedeur.com - come on over!Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-18131564533016323952010-05-11T16:52:00.002-04:002010-05-11T16:58:41.847-04:00what is up?This blog was a great place for me to chronicle the beginnings of starting a church as well as learning about life. It was a lot of fun and we even had quite a bit of conversation back in the day. But, alas, this site is overgrown with weeds from inactivity.So what is next?I am in the early stages of putting together a new site. I am excited about it.I will keep you posted. I hope it creates Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-20346122982816593322009-11-28T11:14:00.002-05:002009-11-28T11:15:50.922-05:00Kid's HopeI mentor a 3rd grade boy. I'm amazed at how much a difference is made from such little, but faithful and intentional time.Check out the video. My friend Scott is trying to get a million people to watch it - so please pass it on!Thanks!sdDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-23196478728833725522009-11-27T10:41:00.002-05:002009-11-27T10:46:24.173-05:00Reading and Writing.I just got done reading Andy Merritt's book "Eden." It was a good book. Face paced, interesting story, good tension, and interesting concept. I recommend it. Andy is a church planter from Jackson, MI. He and I get times to connect and I think it is cool that he wrote a book and had it published. That takes guts. That takes discipline and a willingness to put yourself out there. One of theDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-84202995862863401962009-11-18T21:31:00.002-05:002009-11-18T21:35:16.925-05:00What to do with you old friend?Well - back in the day... like 2003 this place was humming.Ideas, quotes, stories, and all kinds of life stuff.But now I even forget I have this blog.So - I think something has got to change.Twitter and Facebook have taken over what this used to provide, but maybe there's still some room for something. I'm just not ready at the moment. So - I'll chill for a bit and gather some thoughts and let Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-58382910847544479222009-09-23T14:55:00.003-04:002009-09-23T14:58:35.928-04:00Some good thoughts.I've enjoyed Will Mancini's book: Church Unique. Here are a few great quotes for today:"Growth idolatry is the unconscious belief, on the soul level, that things are not OK with me if my church is not growing.""An idol is anything we add to Jesus in order to make life work."Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-70961633163933657602009-09-19T11:25:00.001-04:002009-09-19T11:25:38.159-04:00Misgana dancing.Here is a little video of Misgana dancing and meeting the house. :)Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-28062278326258248242009-06-08T12:43:00.002-04:002009-06-08T12:44:59.832-04:00Great Video to WatchBethany Christian Services Work in Ethiopia.We are just waiting to travel... Go to our adoption blog to stay in the loop.ThankssdDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-66859270173602622122009-05-10T22:26:00.002-04:002009-05-10T22:29:51.216-04:00Happy mom's dayHappy Mother's Day to all the moms out there.I am married to an amazing mom and I was raised by a remarkable mom!We are so looking forward to getting to Ethiopia to pick up the little miss we are adopting. I'm taking time to learn some Amharic (her second language) to help in the adjustment for her and us.Sometimes the whole adoption thing doesn't feel real and I wonder if it will happen, but I Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-68486216978082676452009-04-07T14:03:00.001-04:002009-04-07T14:03:31.522-04:00Join us this Sunday online.This Sunday we will be live streaming our Easter gatherings this Sunday at LIVE IAMMARKED at both 9:15 and 11:00 am (Eastern Standard Time).sdDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-69661021934165072532009-04-04T15:01:00.001-04:002009-04-04T15:01:58.240-04:00Great newsWe got our referral for our adoption. Learn more: Heart of AdoptionThanks!SteveDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-27600590648775047982009-03-03T14:39:00.002-05:002009-03-03T14:43:20.527-05:00New postI'm doing more posts over at our adoption blog.Thanks for checking in.sdDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-58280797863531453512009-01-16T22:23:00.003-05:002009-01-16T22:25:33.302-05:00The reality of global warming. ICE ICE BABY... TOO COLD TOO COLD!This is in fahrenheit for my metric friends on the other side of the ocean.Chillin,sdDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-52882654763563506292009-01-14T14:41:00.002-05:002009-01-14T14:44:58.547-05:00iloveWe are putting together a benefit date night to support our adoption and to begin a fund to help others in the process of adoption.Details:Friday, February 6th from 7-8:30 pm.Located at Spring Lake Wesleyan ChurchFeaturing great desserts, live music, Dan Seaborn, and lots of fun!The event is free, but people will be able to contribute if they desire.For more information you can visit our adoptionDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-90624876184380697572008-12-20T12:06:00.004-05:002008-12-20T12:12:42.507-05:00One thing I don't like about being a pastor.Tonight we are supposed to get lots and lots of snow... So that means I will be up late looking at forecasts and up very early to drive the roads and talk to people in the know about the roads.There will be phone calls about whether or not we are canceling a gathering.Then if we don't cancel - which I tend to not do - someone will come up to me at the gathering and say, "Why didn't you cancel? Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-58079789459494368412008-12-10T14:58:00.001-05:002008-12-10T14:59:35.693-05:00Why do we put our kids through this?This tradition must stop!The most terrifying time of the year!sdDeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-22606522406812658272008-12-01T10:06:00.002-05:002008-12-01T10:13:08.303-05:00Today is World AIDS DayLast year at this time we remembered World AIDS Day in Johannesburg, South Africa. While we were there we met this little family in a township. These little kids had recently lost both of their parents to AIDS. Their grandmother was now caring for them.Today we remember, we pray, and we get involved.On this day I remember these kids and their parents.To get involved in bringing hope and life:Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-81009180364670120252008-11-25T16:36:00.002-05:002008-11-25T16:51:14.566-05:00Is it an experience if I don't Twitter about it?I had the awesome opportunity to go to the Catalyst One Day event in Granger, IN. The conference featured Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.TV and Andy Stanley from Northpoint.During the entire conference: the singing, the teaching, the breaks, and the activities I observed people on iphones and laptops Twittering away... I like Twittering. It is my new favorite way to "blog" and stay in the loop.Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5475203.post-60228742864474267732008-11-22T09:47:00.002-05:002008-11-22T09:57:57.040-05:00Blocked Content: OffensiveI like Facebook. It was made for someone like me. I'm a sentimental freak. I like catching up with old friends and getting a whiff of their current life. I also like to share things that I care about with folks on facebook.One really cool website that provides outstanding perspective is: Global Rich List. I love this site because when we as American's talk about needing more money and stuff Deurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726657788505914200noreply@blogger.com24