Tag Archives: bible

Almost Summer!

Hi friends, It’s been a full and blessed season for me. Life has been busy in the best ways—beautiful, healthy grandchildren, a wonderful wife, and amazing kids. I honestly can’t ask for more. Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed by God’s goodness, even wondering, “Why me?” I know I’ve done nothing to earn such blessings, and yet,Continue reading “Almost Summer!”

A Lot is Going On

As summer edges closer, life around Lake Almanor begins to shift into high gear—and May of 2025 is no exception. The days feel fuller, the lake feels livelier, and time seems to evaporate faster than ever. On the personal front, there’s plenty to celebrate: one of my granddaughters is nearing her fourth birthday in June,Continue reading “A Lot is Going On”

Three More

I’m excited to introduce two brand-new videos—and one refreshed favorite. The first two are designed to help you create a welcoming, meaningful atmosphere from the very first moments of your service. The first of the four is titled “You’re Welcome Here,” and it sets the tone for everything that follows. When guests walk into yourContinue reading “Three More”

He Has Risen!!

Hi everyone! I missed posting on Friday—Good Friday kept me pretty busy—but for good reason. I was working on a new video for our Easter Sunday service. It was my first time creating both the video and the voiceover myself, and honestly, it turned out better than I expected! I even received some kind andContinue reading “He Has Risen!!”

The 80/15 Principle

Many of you may be thinking that I’m referring to the book by the name, “The 80/20 Principle.” Possibly you are thinking of the Pareto Rule that asserts that 80% of outcomes (or outputs) result from 20% of all causes (or inputs) for any given event — whatever that means. More likely you believe thatContinue reading “The 80/15 Principle”

Marching Down the Middle Lane of ‘Normalville’

I’m trying to avoid politics, I really am, but sometimes you see something that is absolutely meme worthy and deserving of comment. The title above is a quote from Rachel Maddow, who on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in an edition of “American Autocracy” told Nicole Wallace that “the Democratic Party is marching down the middleContinue reading “Marching Down the Middle Lane of ‘Normalville’”