06.01.08 @ MeadowBrook

Set list: Let the Praises Ring, For All You’ve Done, In Your Freedom, Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)
The choir will sing: Thou, Oh Lord
Great day ahead.
Brian

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What did you do today?

This is Peighton Streip.  She is 14 years old.  She helped feed people at Way of the Cross ministries today.  Way to go Peighton.  I believe you made God smile.
Brian

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They just keep on growing

No matter what you do, your kids just keep on growing.  Brotey turns 5 today.  I remember the day he was born very vividly.  When the doctor said “Push” it was just 5 minutes before he was holding our little boy.  And now he is 5, playing t-ball, and riding a bike without training wheels.  [...]

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The Unofficial Kid Holiday

It’s the last day of school.  Definitely a kid holiday.  All of the grades are turned.  Their supplies have already been sent home.  The school doesn’t even care if you come or not.  There are nothing but parties.  Summer really begins tomorrow.  Yahoo!

Back then, we couldn’t wait to be adults.  Does anybody else sometimes wish they [...]

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Quiet Time Confessional #2 – Psalm 8

Funny how things work.  Stayed up later last night, got up earlier this morning, and had a better time with the Lord.  I was awake and alert the entire time.  I still battle a busy mind but being silent first and letting the Lord lead our conversation is helping that.
God spoke right to me this morning [...]

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Quiet Time Confessional #1 – Can’t Stay Awake

Has anybody out there ever fallen asleep while having their time with God in the morning?  This morning, I knew I couldn’t kneel.  So I sat on the sofa and prayed, still struggling to stay awake.  As I tried to read the bible, I struggled just to keep my eyes in focus.  I read the [...]

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la Famiglia!

 I love the scene at the end of Moonstruck where everyone is gathered around the table proclaiming “la Famiglia!”  Friends, family, in-laws – it didn’t matter, they were all family.  That’s how is was at the Crisman household this weekend.  We had family, friends, and a potential in-law all gathered around the table and the [...]

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My Kind of Girl

Sonya and I love coffee.  Three of our four children love coffee.  That we know.  But when Kate, our 23 month old, tried black coffee, I couldn’t believe it when she laughed and asked for more.  I don’t even like black coffee.  Until her aunt Faith gave her the real stuff, we’d only her our “fixed up” coffee [...]

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Steven Curtis and Maria

By now, you all know of the tragedy that struck the Chapman family earlier this week.  Today I ran across this video of Steven Curtis with his daughter Maria.  I love to see parents who truly love their children and love to be with them.  As you watch this, remember to pray for them.
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5.25.08 @ the Brook

Busy but great day in store.  We will honor our fallen veterans.  We will baptize.  The choir will sing “Hallelujah Anyhow” and “Praise You in This Storm” with Patrick on lead.  Everyone will sing “Trading My Sorrows” and “Blessed Be Your Name.”  If you don’t have anywhere to go on Sunday, come to MeadowBrook.
Brian

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