* Spending time with my family - celebrating new babies and being together. * The peace I had when I was driving home in the middle of the night last night and I couldn't see a... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-01 16:57:49
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 48 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:

On the Sunday's I don't preach I have the blessing of leading the worship service.  I love this - mostly because it means I get to do the children's sermon.  Today's sermon was about... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-02 22:00:54
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 51 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:

I am a "preacher" and I love to preach.  I could preach to you just about anytime and sometimes I slip into preacher mode accidentally when I'm excited or passionate about... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-03 21:59:52
Average Rating: | Views: 53 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:

Genesis 18: 10 says, "Then the LORD said, "I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son." Now Sarah was listening at the entrance... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-04 23:32:06
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 38 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:

Have you ever noticed how God brings people together?  I think we take it for granted that we are in charge of our surroundings and community.  Sometimes weird things happen or even bad... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-05 21:54:16
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 95 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-06 21:41:12
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 38 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:

OK - Just because I can... I PASSED I PASSED I PASSED!!!  YIPPEEE!!! The phone call came around 8:30pm after a very nerve-wracking hour and a half.  He says, "Can I... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-08 08:38:44
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 48 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:

So today it was beautiful outside.  It was cold but really sunny.  After church we went sledding with the junior highers.  We just went out of town a ways and had the hills all... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-09 20:56:32
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 60 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:

Tonight in Bible study we got to talking about what we see everyday.  Sometimes we get so used to seeing the normal stuff that we really miss what's nearest to us.  Sometimes God's... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-10 22:31:15
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 46 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:

Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from?  My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.  He will not let your foot... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-11 23:27:21
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 38 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:

Sometimes I get really frustrated about things.  I imagine we all do.  I don't deal too well with frustration, it makes me tired out.  Today I began the day with the realization... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-12 22:26:05
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 54 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:

If you go to church, at least one of the mainline denominational churches, you might have heard that during Lent we keep our Alleluias (or "praise God's") in a box locked away during... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-13 22:33:26
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 35 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:

I'll keep this one short! Today I met Jesus at the carwash.  Isn't that strange?  I travelled down to Lansing to get our Unleashed young adult conference ready for... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-15 00:17:24
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 53 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:

Hello everybody!  So sorry for not posting anything last night.  I had the wonderful pleasure of helping with a conference this weekend and that left little time for my sermon to get as... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-16 21:04:21
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 32 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:

Well, first of all Happy St. Patrick's Day.  I'm not really a big celebrat-er of this holiday, but I am glad that I haven't had to deal with any Leprechaun's yet.  I hear they can be... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-17 21:48:34
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 38 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:

I just met a new friend this evening.  I don't even know her really, but I consider her a friend already.  She wrote me a note asking my thoughts on something.  I was taken by... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-18 23:50:51
Average Rating: | Views: 78 | # Comments: 4 | Tags:

One of the most fun parts of my job is to volunteer at the high school on Wednesdays during lunchtime.  I get there around 11 and stay until 2 or so.  It's a great way to just hang out... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-20 10:03:20
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 36 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:

What a day.  I must admit that I'm glad it's almost over.  We're getting closer to our Haiti trip!  We leave Tuesday night at 10pm, but tomorrow is the day we have to pack all of... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-20 22:47:50
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 47 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:

I'm thankful today for many things - for people who challenge me to be a better person than I am, for people who care enough about me to put up with my craziness, for those who hang out with me... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-21 22:20:41
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 38 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:

Well...one more day of beautiful Lent purple - and then we move forward with the glorious white of the Easter season.  I hope you are as excited as I am about praising God tomorrow.... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-22 20:58:19
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 34 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:

Today was a great Easter!  I knew it would be, but I'm not sure why it seemed extra-special this  year.  I imagine it might be because of the journey I've been on in the last... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-23 20:35:55
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 69 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:

Yeah Yeah...I know.  Jesus couldn't possibly fit in my suitcase.  But somehow enough stuff for the next week did fit in a little backpack carry-on.  It's crazy and I pray that... Read More
Posted by: DevtheRev on 2008-03-24 22:35:14
Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 56 | # Comments: 0 | Tags: