Today is Ashah Joy Elizabeth’s 13th birthday… so here are 13 things I am learning in my 13 years of being Ashah’s Daddy:
Today is our 21 year anniversary. Yup. 21 years ago, I was 21 years old (and Shari was 22). We had a Friday night wedding – on a budget (which means we had cake at the reception, but not a meal). We were young, in love, and ready to begin our life together.
Here are 21 things I’ve learned in our 21 years of marriage…
Just thought I’d share the music I’m enjoying this summer. Below are 10 songs on my summertime playlist…
#1. Sideways by Wrabel. I’m currently obsessed with… Read More
It’s Friday – which means it’s time for some fun, fun, fun (and maybe something free too). You ready?
1. VIDEO—HOW TO TAKE A SELFIE.
My favorite line: “Make people think you’re better looking than you are. Use good angles. Shoot from above… unless you’re bald… Read More
Because I’m a pastor, I pretty regularly get followed on Twitter by other Christian leaders (that I don’t know) from all over the place. And for some reason, I receive a weekly e-mail from Twitter showing me these new followers – along with their profile picture and Twitter bio.
These Twitter bios make me feel like a total loser.
Let me explain. They say things like…
“NY Times Best Selling author of 14 books, senior pastor of the 23,000-member Hope of the World Church, international speaker and business consultant, entrepreneur, recording artist, fashion designer, coach, mentor, mogul, part-time professor of theology, cultural architect, health & fitness guru, Christian radio host, father of 4 beautiful children, husband, man of God, ultra-marathon runner.”
Dang. That’s incredible. How do you do all that stuff?
And thanks for reminding me that I suck.
Even this “Twitter Bio Generator” comes up with bios that sound better than I actually am… Read More
It’s Friday, so I have some fun & free & Father’s Day stuff here for ya…
#1. FREE BOOK—The Cause Within You by Matthew Barnett.
We recently had Pastor Matthew Barnett come speak at NWLife (here’s that message). Today you can win one of his books… all you have to do is comment below (scroll down to the bottom of this post to comment – say anything) and you will be automatically entered to win. A winner will be selected and announced on this post within 24 hours.
#2. VIDEO—Averagé, America’s Most Popular Clothing Line.
I’ve shared this video before, but with Father’s Day coming this weekend… Read More
Nothing beats a sunny day in the Northwest. It’s perfect. Maybe your Friday will even get better – with a few fun and/or funny videos… and a chance to win a new book too! Here we go:
1. FREE BOOK—A FAREWELL TO MARS BY BRIAN ZAHND.
I loved Brian Zahnd‘s book “Beauty Will Save The World,” and I’m loving his latest work, “A Farewell To Mars.” Here’s your chance to get this brand new book (it was released on June 1st) – all you have to do is comment below (scroll down to the bottom of this post to comment – say anything) and you will be automatically entered to win. A winner will be selected and announced on this post within 24 hours.
2. VIDEO—FLIGHT OR FIGHT OR WHATEVER FEATURING ROB NORMAN.
Comedy writer Rob Norman tells his story of being robbed—and how he could have fought his attackers or ran away… but chose to do neither. (PG-13 language)… Read More
There’s a back entrance to the office building at my church – and it leads right to my office, so it’s the primary one I use. I’m pretty sure I use that specific entrance more than anyone else does.
Recently I’ve noticed a growing supply of cigarette butts just outside my door.
It makes sense. It’s probably the best location for smoking on our campus – it’s private, it’s covered, it’s sheltered from the wind, and there are some nice steps for sitting down on. I’m not surprised about the collection of cigarette butts there…
And although I am not surprised, I am bothered by it. Not because I’m concerned about smoking being a sin or bad for your health or whatever.
I’m bothered because every time I walk by them, my first reaction is to wonder if anyone thinks I’M THE ONE SMOKING… Read More
One of the most fascinating quotes in the book Comic Genius; Portraits of Funny People is this one by Chevy Chase…
The best comedy I ever did was when people didn’t know who I was.
“Fame is a very unnatural human condition. When you stop to realize that… Read More
Yay! It’s Friday – so it’s time to watch a few fun videos (got a party animal theme going on today) and possibly win something cool. You ready? Here we go…
1. FREE BOOK—The Cause Within You by Matthew Barnett.
Last Friday, Pastor Matthew Barnett spoke at NWLife for Together Nights (here’s that message). Today you can win one of his books… all you have to do is comment below (scroll down to the bottom of this post to comment – say anything) and you will be automatically entered to win. A winner will be selected and announced on this post within 24 hours.
2. VIDEO—Rodents On Turntables.
