Category Archives: family

family, marriage

COFFEE AND CLARITY

vote-day

Yesterday we all had an opportunity to get a free coffee from Starbucks and clear up some confusion on a few definitions if you voted.

Proposition 102 defined marriage in its simplest form.

Marriage between one man and one woman. Can it get any simpler than that? Prop 102 simply secures the definition of marriage through an Arizona constitutional amendment.

Prop 102 is 20 simple and clear words that define marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

Some people in our neighborhood where my church is located obviously did not agree with prop. 102. We had to replace the 5 x 7 sign at least 6 times from them tearing it down.

Yes, it was a hassle putting the sign back up …..but what do you expect from confused people.

Another interesting bit of info. is that the same kind of measure was passed even in California.

If you can change a definition of something you can change the direction and destiny until it loses its purpose.

So I say thanks to Starbucks for the coffee and thanks to Prop. 102 for the clarity.

http://www.yesformarriage.com/

I love this quote; “A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.”  ~Ruth Bell Graham

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family, marriage

EMOTIONAL

I just had to post these pics of EMOTION on this blog.

All I can say is…..daughters grow up fast.

What a flood of emotions where running through me at this moment.

Really glad to have Jesse Quiroz riding shotgun for this wedding….he helped big time.

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family, Life experiences, marriage

“THAT WAS AWESOME DAD”

Well, we made it down to the altar with flying colors.

Before I walked Natascha down the isle I looked at her and said, ” Here we go….no eye contact until we get to the front.

It was not easy to hold back the tears of joy that I felt today.

The waves of emotions ran high but everyone did fantastic.

It was great to see our church family come out and celebrate with our family.

Tonight just after leaving the church I called Adam and Natascha on their way to Phoenix and over the phone I heard her say, “Thanks dad….that was awsome.” 

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY.

Thank you God for such a great daughter and new son-in-law.

A wife of noble character who can find?
       She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10 (niv)

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family, Life experiences, marriage

DAY OF REST

Just a few pics of today in Sedona and Flagstaff with Brenda.

Great to get the whole day with just her.

First stop – THE BLUEMOON CAFE

Next Stop – BIKE & BEAN for a great coffee and bike buds banter.

Oakcreek never dissapoints. The leaves are starting to turn and the trout are still swimming.

It was great to see where our son Caleb is working. Deckers Coorporation is parked perfectly in the college town of Flagstaff Az. Only 90 minutes from mom and dad.

I have learned in 28 years of ministry to “come apart”, so I don’t “come apart”.

“Come ye apart into a desert place, and rest a while. ” Mark 6:31

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family, Life experiences, marriage, Ministry

A PERFECT FIT

This afternoon we went to Phoenix to get fitted for our tuxedo’s for my daughter’s wedding.

I learned something from my tailor.

He told me, Your tuxedo fitting is very important. Without a good fitting, your tux will not hang right on your body and will not be comfortable. You should have two fittings. The first fitting happens when you first order your tuxedo. It shouldn’t take more than 10 to 20 minutes to get your initial fitting. The tailor will take your neck and sleeve size for your shirt, your waist and out seam for your trousers and chest for your coat size. The second final fitting will occur usually when you pick up the tuxedo to bring it home. It is basically a check of the first fitting to make sure everything fits correctly. A good fitting will insure the following:

1. The tuxedo jacket should allow for free movement in the arms and should lay smoothly along the back.

2. Tuxedo pants should just barely touch the top of your shoe and should be hemmed with no cuff.

It reminds me of the story in the Old Testament where King Saul tries to help David fight Goliath by giving him his armor to wear.

“Saul outfitted David as a soldier in armor. He put his bronze helmet on his head and belted his sword on

him over the armor. David tried to walk but he could hardly budge. David told Saul, “I can’t even move with all this stuff on me. I’m not used to this.” And he took it all off. ” 1 Samuel 17:38,39 (message)

David couldn’t move around comfortably in “hand me downs”. He had to get out of  another person’s armor to fight effectively.

The same is true for all of us. We have got to have a tailor made faith that fits us perfectly. We can’t live a life based on another persons faith or beliefs.

WHEN IT COMES TO OUR FAITH, ITS ALL GOT TO BE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC AND NOT BORROWED.

A good fitting faith is a personal tailor made faith.

I like what John Mason says; “We are all born originals…don’t die a copy.”

 

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cycling, family

INVESTING TIME NOT JUST SPENDING IT

Yes, this blog posting will be sentimental.

I found out along time ago that we can WASTE OUR LIVES, SPEND OUR LIVES or we can INVEST OUR LIVES.

Last night while many people were worried about their investments in the stock market, we decided to  invest in something that cannot be lost.

Dad and I went on a bike ride just before dark here in Prescott. The evening was perfect and the Pevine trail was perfect.

I know my brother Gary and I will always cherish the time dad invested in us these many years. I am really greatful that he always gave the extra time even after he had worked all week long.

One of the greatest gifts I have ever been given in this life
came from God; I call him Dad!

And one of the greatest things my dad ever did for my brother Gary and I was to love our mom.

In my eyes…..HE’S THE MAN!

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cycling, family, Ministry, Mountain biking

SATURDAY IN THE PARK

Today after I studied for Sundays messages I wanted to try a trail that I usually don’t get to ride.

The Willow Lake Trail is a great asset to our Prescott trail system.

Natascha as and I went out for an hour before heading to the 20 somethings small group meeting tonight.

Here are some pics of todays ride.

It is always great to get out on the bike with Tash and with 300 days of sunshine here in Prescott you just gotta live outdoors.

Speaking of sunshine. Tonight in our small group we a had a disccussion out of the brilliant book by Erwin Mcmanus entitled “CHASING DAYLIGHT“.

He uses Jesus words out of John 9:4 “As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.”

Here is one of the great quotes out of Erwin’s book; “Right behind the mundane is the miraculous.”

Really looking forward to chasing daylight all day Sunday.

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family, Mountain biking

IMPRINTS

Tonight just before dark Natascha and I decided to get a quick mountain bike ride in.

When you are in the forest and the sun goes down it really get dark fast.

We made it home just in time.

Great to be able ride again with Tash.

Great kid (young lady) and a great mountain biker too.

After we got home it was neat just to sit and talk for a while.

“A good father will leave his imprint on his daughter for the rest of her life.”

                                                                                                        — Dr. James Dobson

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