High School vs. Adult Kickball 2 Adults win 18-13

In a hard fought battle on the kickball field the Adults came away victorious in a final score of 18-13.  The game started great for the adults; they scored 8 runs in the first inning, but the students chipped away at that very quickly.  For a long time the score was 13-12, with much tension and drama.  There were diving catches, home runs, and lots of laughing. 

Actually this is one of the most enjoyable events for me.  This is an opportunity for parents and students to come together and have a great time. 

Adult team wins

High School vs. Adult Kickball Round 2

Last summer we played our first annual High School vs. Adult kickball game.  The adult team was made up of student workers and parents.  We had a great time, but unfortunately the adults lost 19-12 in a heart-breaking defeat.  Well the rematch is this Sunday and the adults are ready, all except me.  In an act of pure genius I have torn a ligament in my foot and will be playing the role of umpire this year instead of playing. 

This was one of the most enjoyable student events I have ever done.  We had close to 60 people at the park watching and playing.  This year we are BBQ before the game and hope to have even more there. 

Here is hoping the Golden Kickball goes to the adults this year. 

Admitting Ignorance & My Utmost for His Highest

 I don’t know why but I have never read a daily devotional book.  I think I do know why and it comes down to pride and stupidity.  In my complete ignorance I convinced myself that I don’t need to read a daily devotional; I can just read the Bible.  Well I am more than willing at this point to repent and say I was a complete idiot.

In early May I bought a copy of My Utmost for His Highest and am loving it.  My only mistake may have been that I bought a paperback copy because I have already reinforced the binding once am not sure how long it will last.  I have found unspeakable joy in reading this book and it just seems like each day Chambers was writing just for me.  At this point my favorite day so far has been July 4th, click on the link and read it. 

At this point I can not imagine puting this book down even after I have completed it.  But if anyone else has found a great devotional book please let me know.  Let me leave you with a great thought from Chambers on this day July 9th.

Is your relationship with God sufficient for you to expect Him to exhibit His wonderful life in you?

Attitude: The Key to Contentment

It often seems that when God is trying to get my attention, with regards to something in my life, He puts it in front of my face multiple times.  This has happened the last couple weeks and the subject was attitude.  Let me share how God but this in on my mind.

The Art of Forgiveness

Recently I have been spending a lot of time thinking about forgiveness.  Part of the reason is because I am leading a combined Sunday morning Bible Study through The Peacemaking Church small group material, this material discusses biblical conflict resolution.  This last week we covered lesson 7 and the key principle was, “Our forgiveness shows what we think of God’s forgiveness.”  During this discussion I also showed the Nooma video entitled Luggage.