A mighty fortress is our God

forWent to St. Augustine with my son’s 4th grade class this last Monday. Part of the field trip took us to the 333 year-old Castillo de San Marcos. This old fort was Spains 10th attempt at building one that would work. Explains the stone construction, walls that...

This week’s spelling words

While I was helping Lowery with his spelling words this morning, Grace brought hers. We were running late, so I promised to work with her tonight. “Why?” “Because I can’t help the two of you at the same time.” She started to cry...

Hugs or Terror?

Went to a character breakfast at a Disney resort last weekend. I have noticed two reactions to a characters approach: hugs or terror. I looked at Stitch’s over sized head and constant grin through the eyes of a child who doesn’t know the story, whoa! There is just no...

good food

A couple of weeks ago Val and I went on a food tour in Seattle. Our guide said he was aiming for 3 things at every stop: · You can taste the crazy story of the chef and owner · The food is unique to Seattle · You could convince a friend that this was the best version...

Fountain of Life

Here is a prayer we shared on Sunday. It’s continues to be a blessing to me. Dear Heavenly Father I hear your call to life. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 Thank you for being ridiculously committed to freeing me. Many are...