26 May 2007
“Should I not be concerned about that great city?”
-Jonah 2
The conversations continued yesterday as we addressed the topic of concern. Folks were able to express both personal and communal concerns. We were also able to look at culture overall and the negative aspects which are communicated to our youth.
These were some loose threads concerning [...]
25 May 2007
Originally saw this video on Jeremy’s blog. Brian McLaren talks about God’s kingdom and the use or abuse of power in light of justice. It’s a great clip.
24 May 2007
The title of this video is, Stuck in Limbo, directed by Joseph Martinez. Angie is a launch team member of our church plant. She’s also an advocate for the rights of the undocumented. Hear the story about those who were born here, educated here, but cannot pursue higher education.
Perhaps your church can [...]
21 May 2007
We’re into our second week of parenthood and things are great. I’m not so sure if the first week counted as much…we had lots of help from my mother-in-law.
Now it’s just Mayra and me this week with Javier. Changing diapers, lots of them. Along with bi-hourly feedings and some sleep deprivation.
It’s all worth [...]
14 May 2007
Born May 12th at 9:17 pm, 6 lbs & 7oz.
11 May 2007
I woke up this morning ready for my usual time of prayer. Instead, I decided to do a prayer walk with my Schitzu, Cafe. Spring time doesn’t last long in New York so we have to indulge every moment possible before Spring says “bye, bye”, and hazy humid says, “hello”.
I also walked because honestly, I [...]