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Flaming Bushes and Warm Fuzzys

by Luke on January 9, 2012 in Luke's Life with 3 Comments
Sand couch

[Note: This is more of a rant/getting something off my chest. It's what I'm thinking through right now, and sometimes I find it helpful to hear how other people think through the things I'm wrestling with, which is why it wound up out here in cyberspace. That's all.]

I think I’m starting to understand Job’s perspective.

At the end of Job, there is the near-cliche confrontation where Job lays out his complaints to God. Complaints that most rationale people would consider fair. He had a bone to pick, and after staying silent longer than I probably could have about it… he finally lets loose. Continue reading →

A Christmas Note (and plea for prayer)

by Luke on December 24, 2011 in Luke's Life with No comments

A dear old friend of mine is celebrating this Christmas in the midst of the most challenging time in her life. Her husband has been hospitalized for nearly a month, and has remained in critical condition for most of that time. Tonight, she posted a note on the CaringBridge site they’ve been using to keep everyone up to date. I found it to be a perfect reminder of what Christmas is about, and a deeply touching example of the strength our faith provides. I wanted to share the note with you all, that the truths and perspective she shares might resonate in your soul as they did in mine.

And perhaps you can join me in praying for Tony’s health to be restored quickly and completely. Continue reading →

A Helpful Quote From Teddy

by Luke on March 7, 2011 in Luke's Life with No comments
teddy-roosevelt

It’s not uncommon for those in ministry to be the target of intense criticism. We are, rightly or not, held to a different standard by those we serve. Continue reading →

And you thought your holiday travel was bad!

by Luke on November 25, 2010 in Luke's Life with No comments

My wife’s uncle works for Delta and he sent along this story from work today. If you find yourself frustrated by delays or security as you travel this weekend, may this be a reminder that it could be worse.

The other day a blind man was traveling on Delta with his service dog. They were seated forward in coach. The blind man had to pee and was escorted through first class with his dog to the forward lavatory. The cabin crew pushed the dog into the lavatory with the blind man and the blind man proceeded to piss on his dog. When returning to his seat with his dog walking back through first class his dog decided to shake the “moisture” from his fur to the “delight” of all those seated up front. And you thought your holiday travel was bad!

A little perspective for your holiday weekend, there are indeed worse things than TSA.

What I’ve Been Up To [video]

by Luke on October 5, 2010 in Luke's Life, Youth Ministry with 2 Comments

It’s been quite a while since I updated the website. Fellow youth workers need no explanation; it’s September, and it is the craziest month of the year. I’ll get back to writing soon, but in the meanwhile I thought I’d show you one of the projects that’s been keeping me busy.

Last year, my church bought some land (21 acres!) which will someday be the site of our church building. On that land was a house, and we converted the house into office space. We got the okay to use the unfinished basement as our youth space. So, for the past 8 months we’ve been working on converting a dusty old basement into a beautiful and comfortable space for our teens. The result is absolutely amazing! My favorite part is that the room is full of miracle stories. Everywhere you look there is a story of God providing. It’s awesome.

We shot a video for a Sunday morning service, and here it is below.
(Random Trivia: The entire movie was shot using just 2 iPhones)


PS> I love working at a church with a sense of humor!

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