2 Years

Well, I have officially left the "honeymoon period of marriage." My friend, Will Heck, told me congratulations and sorry that the romance has ended. Will is hilarious and a great friend. 2 days ago, Jess and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary. And by celebrated, I really mean we congratulated each other at 10:30 pm when we climbed into bed and saw each other for the first time that day. It wasn't much of a party, but we have set a post-anniversary weekend for a few weeks down the road. God truly has done some amazing things in His story through Jess and I over the last few years. I can't imagine life without her! It would be boring.

On another note, life has just been busy lately. Jess is studying, nannying, Young Lifeing, Wild Lifeing (junior high), homeworking, teaching, and working on summer plans for UCYC. Wow, my wife is busy! Me on the other hand, loving life. I have had the most relaxing semester since I can't remember. I currently am taking my 1 final college course and will be graduating in early May. I am stoked! Let's just say it's a lot easierto enjoy ministry, work, and life in general without a full load of online courses to come home to every night.

Well, I'm looking forward to an amazing summer at UCYC in 2010. We just pre-registered over 4,700 kids for camp this morning! The goal is 5,000. It's going to be a wild ride! Stay tuned for more updates...

Peace!

Parties

Who doesn't love a good party? So there is this church in Lafayette, Colorado that loves to party. And here's what I mean by that. Last week, Flatirons Community Church threw a party at church. And they called it Shine. Now if you read that then you are probably thinking to yourself..."Churches don't know how to party. A church party is nothing more than kool aid, always save branded cookies, and Christian Dance Dance Revolution." I mean who wants to go to a church party?

I do! Flatirons didn't just throw any party. It was a night to remember. Limos, red carpet, paparazzi, bumpin' music, games, tuxes, dresses, and so much more. Now here's the really cool part...Guess who was invited? You see, Flatirons has this really cool idea that Christians should do what the Bible says. And they teach Jesus and the Bible week after week. And guess what else...Jesus partied. In fact, I think he was the life of the party! And you know what Jesus had to say about parties. He said for us not to just invite our friends, but to go out and invite the fathless, the hurting, the widow, the homeless, the left out, the poor, and the outcasts. Flatirons would call them people in the margins. So who was invited to the party at Flatirons?

Answer: People with Disabilities from all over the Denver area. Hundreds poured into the church last week with smiles that many of us, including me, haven't seen in a long time. Flatirons threw a party for the outcasts of our time, and it wasn't just any party, it was a crazy night. So I encourage you to check out the link below, watch the Shine video, and listen to the sermon series called In the Margin. It will work on your heart! It did for me!

http://www.flatironschurch.com/