The Power of Prayer

I must admit that prayer, for me, has always been something that I have found difficult. Not sure why, but I never pray as much as I should, and just feel weird doing it sometimes. On Wednesday night, we had Lee Strobel at our church to talk about the DaVinci Code. Before his message, our congregation was asked to pray in groups for those who will be affected by the book and by the movie. I have never experienced 7,000 people praying at once before. I sat quiet, simply listening to the sound of God’s people caring for the lost. …

Where’d Dad Go II

Following up on yesterdays post and to be accountable to the CD site here’s my report. On the way home from work I purchased flowers & gummy bears for my wife. I also stopped by 31 Flavors for a cappuccino blast another favorite with the wife. Arriving home, Anastasia was working furiously away. Once she saw all the goodies she shot out of her chair and gave me a huge hug. I made sure our son Brandon was able to witness the whole deal. I was thinking… way to go Brian you’re setting a great example for your son. I …

Sunroof

I don’t know about you, but God speaks to me a lot when I am driving. About a week ago, my wife and I bought a Honda Pilot. Normally we choose not to spend money on extra things, but for some reason we decided to get the package that includes a sunroof. (Which, by the way is something I always thought would be cool to have.) Anyway, the other day I was driving Zach to daycare, and I opened up the sunroof. And within seconds, I felt God come rushing in along with the wind. As I looked up, I …

Where'd Dad Go?

One of the best parts of being a dad is playing with my 2 year old son. He loves to imitate me. I’ll hide under the covers and yell “Where’d dad go?” He’ll dig through our blanket, comforter, and bed sheets to find me like I’m a lost treasure. The fun comes next. Upon finding me he grabs all the covers he can dives into our bed and yells “Where’d BRANDON GO?!?” I jump on top of him pretending to be unable to locate him while tickling him into a frenzy. Then it’s my turn to hide. Kids love this …

Has Congress Lost Their Mind Due to Gas Prices?

I like reading the updates during the day and articles etc… this one threw me for a loop. (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12509275/&GT1=7938) Congress is proposing a $100 rebate to help absorb some of the increase in price…. I mean common all they are saying is you get some of the money you paid us… Part of reason gas is so high is a large portion is TAXES!!! As usual congress tries to fix something that needs a bandaid with a hammer… But i still love being an American! Should be even more of a reason to pray for our leaders.

Good Things Go Happen

Here’s a quick read of Mark 2:1-5 & 11-12 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of them. Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus and, after digging through it, lowered the mat the paralyzed man was lying on. When Jesus saw their faith, …

If Natalee Holloway Was Black

A few years ago, my wife and I became addicted to the Laci Peterson Murder Trial. Thanks to Nancy Grace, our lives at 7:00 each night revolved around watching her show, to see what the latest updates were in that case. Now fast forward another year or so. The same patterns of behavior came swooping back when Natalee Holloway went missing in Aruba. Another few months of our infatuation with her story. As the anniversary of Natalee’s disappearance draws near, I’m reminded of something hauntingly true about our society – which begs this question. What if Natalee Holloway was black? …

Like a Waterfall

A while back on a spiritual journey blog of mine, I made a post using this same title. There’s a reason I’ve done this. I believe that all of have us certain lifesongs – ones which mark spiritual highs, or ones that simply define who we are. One of my lifesongs is called Overflow, written by one of my favorite singers Chris Tomlin. This song has impacted me in ways I cannot explain, and it is a reminder for me of just how wonderful and generous God is. For me, music is my bridge to meeting with God. I don’t …

Slobbery Kisses

Well, aside from being a father to the world’s sickest toddler, I also happen to be a father to the world’s most affectionate one. There is nothing more in the world that makes me happier than to have my eighteen month old son run rampidly across the room, and planting the wettest, most sloberry kiss on my lips!