Author Archives: admin

Can God use Donald Trump for His glory?

Posted on November 12, 2016 by admin

Can God use a immensely flawed Donald Trump? Yes He can! My hope is not in Donald Trump or in the people he puts in place of leadership, but in Jesus Christ. Continue reading →

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Chase the Lion by Mark Batterson

Posted on October 30, 2016 by admin

In every dream journey there comes a moment when you have to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. You have to go after every dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. You have to go big or go home. You have to take the road less traveled or settle for status quo. You have to bit the bullet or turn your back on your dreams. I have a theory: your favorite scripture will become the script of your life. Continue reading →

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My Life Speaks – Neply Haiti

Posted on October 16, 2016 by admin

My wife, Julie, and I have a list of goals and adventures that we want to share with our children to expose them to sports, culture, history and life experiences.  One of these goals was to take them on a … Continue reading →

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Highlights from You and Me Forever by Francis & Lisa Chan

Posted on September 18, 2016 by admin

The following are some of the highlights for me from You and me Forever – Marriage in light of eternity by Francis Chan & Lisa Chan Continue reading →

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Ben’s Eagle Project

Posted on August 7, 2016 by admin

I am so proud of Ben and his efforts to achieve Eagle Scout.  Ben loves the outdoors and has really enjoyed his time as a scout.  Scouting has exposed him to so many skills and adventures.  Scouting has given him … Continue reading →

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The Circle Maker

Posted on June 26, 2016 by admin

When you dream big, pray hard, and think long, there is nothing God cannot do Continue reading →

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Art Briles Symbolizes the Loss of Innocence for College Athletics

Posted on May 28, 2016 by admin

The loss of Art Briles symbolizes a much bigger loss – a recognition of the loss of innocence for college athletics. Continue reading →

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We Are a Treasure Bearer

Posted on March 20, 2016 by admin

Imagine with me for a moment that you were on a trek deep in the mist-veiled Llanganates mountain range between the Andes and the Amazon.  You have heard the stories of this lost treasure of Inca gold and on your … Continue reading →

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Theology in Manufacturing

Posted on December 26, 2015 by admin

Manufacturing requires and exercises the characteristics uniquely created by God in man and gives us the privilege to reflect His glory back to Him through our achievement. Continue reading →

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Big Sky Backpacking

Posted on June 15, 2015 by admin

One of the great privileges a father has is to give his blessing to his son or daughter. To memorialize the fact that your love for them is beyond circumstances or performance. To celebrate their practice of making good choices that follow the values that you have taught and modeled for them. Continue reading →

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