Who's Your Daddy?

On Reformation Sunday many of us had a moment during worship we won't soon forget. As people were kneeling around the altar for communion, one of our toddlers came walking up. As he wandered around the circle he kept asking: Where's my daddy? Where's my daddy?

My initial response was to think to myself... Right here, my little man. He's right here in the bread and wine of holy communion. Of course, that's not what he meant and everyone knew it. Fortunately, one of our moms knew exactly what to do. She took him by the hand and led him back to his mother.

I love this picture of Matt and his son Austin, it was taken recently at our church's Halloween party. Austin is not the little boy who found his way to the communion rail last Sunday, but it sure is a nice reminder of the joy that comes to every girl and boy who is held in the firm and loving grasp of their father's hands.

The Chicken

Twenty years ago this woman basically called me a chicken. (It had something to do with commitment issues) So just to prove her wrong... I married her. Pretty romantic huh? Actually, it's been all that and more. So in just a few days we are heading down to the hill country in order to celebrate 20 years of marriage. Probably find a little Bed and Breakfast somewhere and you can probably guess what else... That's right, I'm taking her to Wurstfest in New Braunfels and making her do "The Chicken" along with a bunch of other polkas. And if she dances real good, I just might buy her a beer and sign up for another 20!

Habitat for Humanity

In early October around 30 people from Shepherd of Life went over to Dallas in order to spend the day measuring, cutting, hammering, caulking and painting. Debi, Zane and Annette put it all together and provided a great lunch. If you want to make a difference in your community get in touch with your local Habitat for Humanity. This coming Saturday people will be gathering to dedicate four new homes on Moffat street. Four families will now have their very own home and just being one small part of it became one of the best days of 2006. Thanks gang... great job!

Why I Love Baseball

Last night the Cardinals defeated the Mets to advance to the World Series against the Tigers. That’s going to be a rematch of the 1968 series that I remember listening to on the radio during P.E. as a kid.

And it was this amazing snow cone catch by Chavez that reminded me again of why I love baseball. So often the things that Christ calls us to do seem beyond what's possible. But you just keep giving it your best and every once in a while you do something unexpected and wonderful that surprises everyone... including yourself!

The Journey

There are images that stay with you for a long time. I won't try to add a 1,000 words to each, but some are certainly worth a few. PJ