March 24th, 2008
As mentioned in the video for the First Things First Kidology online training session, my pastor challenged us to consider what “re-creates” us, and to intentionally PLAN it into our lives. Up until that time I wrongly considered recreation to be equal to play and often said my recreation and my occupation were the same: [...]
March 20th, 2008
I have updated what to bring and NOT BRING to Yosemite Summit on the BRING page of the site. Be sure to work with your wife on the packing! There will be absolutely no blogging, webcasting, twittering, jotting or text messaging on this retreat! (and that includes me…. especially me!)
March 20th, 2008
The hiking schedule has been updated on the SCHEDULE page. Here is an overview of the three full days in Yosemite: Monday, May 19th, 2008 After breakfast we will drive into the Valley and start with Bridal Falls. Next, stop along the valley for introductory views of the Valley and a visit to the Yosemite [...]
March 19th, 2008
(Click image for larger viewing) Here is an overview of the guys God has brought together for this once-in-a-lifetime event. If you know any of us personally, we would appreciate your prayers for this event: That God would foster quick and deep fellowships That we would discover unity despite different backgrounds That we would be [...]
March 19th, 2008
It’s hard to believe, but two months from today I’ll be waking up in Yosemite with eight other guys who are seeking a refreshing time with the Lord. Our last “Summiteer” to join us is Lenny Corliss, a veteran children’s pastor from Scottsdale Worship Center in Phoenix, Arizonia. I met Lenny at iFest last summer [...]
March 2nd, 2008
One of our Summiteers ruptured his achilles tendon and is headed into 9 months of rehab. (ouch!) Seems the doctor doesn’t think hiking Yosemite is such a good idea. I’ve gone ahead and guaranteed him the first spot in Yosemite Summit 2009 – but that means we have ONE MORE SPOT OPEN for this May. [...]