Last night, I was rooting for Hampton University. They lost. That’s not all that big of a deal, because they were playing in the meaningless “play-in” game of the NCAA tournament. All they did was lose the right to get blown out by Villanova. But …
Read MoreDetermination
I’m not sure why I made “Determination” the title of this message…but oh well. It’s on John 12, the cross, and surrender. Here’s the link… I had a great discussion with Marta after the service about some of her thoughts on this exact subject, and …
Read MoreMarch Madness
As I’ve gotten older, my favorite sporting events have changed pretty drastically. I lived and breathed baseball growing up, and I still enjoy playing softball…but following baseball is not something I’ve really enjoyed as an adult. I never could play basketball. Growing up, I don’t …
Read MoreTurning point
Here’s a link to what I shared last week from John 11. Thanks to you who provided food for thought! I want to invite people again to give feedback to help with preparing for this coming Sunday. John 12 is the chapter we are all …
Read MoreIt’s Hayley’s 9th birthday today.
It’s Hayley’s 9th birthday today. Originally uploaded by gkoskela. Hayley’s 9!
Read MoreIf you need to feel good…
… go watch this (you’ll have to scroll down and click on the red “Launch motion player now” button, then watch a commercial, THEN you can see it). It’s the kid from Rochester, New York, who was the team manager for a high school basketball …
Read MoreFour things
Bob Ramsey tagged me with a list of questions that involve the number “four”. Never been tagged before. So, here we go: Four Jobs I’ve had: Kinney shoes stock boy UPS pre-loader (loading trucks in the wee hours of the morning) Information getter for a …
Read MoreJohn 11, Lazarus
I wrote awhile back that I wanted to get input from people before I preach, so that others can help shape what is shared on Sunday mornings. I haven’t forgotten…this coming Sunday will be the first time I’m sharing the message since I wrote the …
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