BenandJacq in the blog.

2009

December

November 19

October 39

September 34

August 18

July 27

June 28

May 27

April 25

March 18

February 22

January 32

2008

December 26

November 22

October 28

September 59

August 71

July 35

June 32

May 12

April

March

February

January

“I really like his big head… no, I really do like his...”
— Random five(ish)-year-old,...

The promo video for our winter conference. Stay tuned for some really fun links and online...

Sabbaths are a Sign.

I was reading in the book of Ezekiel (as per the YouVersion “daily reading” plan which...

Hope-Accosted Waiting.

Can I be honest? The past week has been a struggle. We are facing an elephant-sized amount of...

The winner of the “Talent Show” at this past weekend’s Fall Getaway. It was great...

Crusade?

There are some drawbacks to being named after arguably the most bumble-headed thing (this is a...

Peace, Now! COEXIST! Make love, not war!

I’ve seen many of these types of bumper stickers and signs, lately. And I agree, we should...

The monkey face is just one of the brilliant things mom...

Showcasing all six teeth. This was another session of...

What's the point of confession?

I am stuck on the thought that what I witnessed yesterday over at Stuff Christians Like, though...

Dear minister, meet your congregation.

LB and Claire on their first date. Note how he is putting...

A year ago.

One year ago yesterday we handed our 4-month-old to an anesthesiologist and said a prayer. One year...

RIP Mary.

Mary Travers (of Peter, Paul, and Mary… and if that’s not enough of a clue, google it,...

Ben’s new ride. Isn’t he HOTT!!?

Learning to eat with a spoon!

All that I need.

While we’ve been off campus developing a team of ministry partners (because “support...

I’m going to swear off of cute puppy pictures, after...

Seriously, bro, lay off the outfit. My ears were cold. ...

Lessons from Stan.

The guy next to me on the stationary bike could have made a career out of competitive sweating. I’m...

Hanging out with Mitch Mask is one of my favorite activities...

He played hard in the church nursery today!

“Pastor Lee: what are some things you are afraid of? Kid...”
— Lee Ferguson, as a preface to...

I ate at Chef Wang’s in Murfreesboro at least 2 times...

Learning Gratitude

I don’t say thanks enough. I don’t say it enough in my marriage when my wife does...

My first photo shoot. These pictures of our friends Daniel...

This made me smile. Yeah, we’re aware of our name and...

“Who’s going to guard me?”
— Ty Lawson, when asked how the...

“Lies are tough. The truth will kill you. When you enter...”
— Josiah, one of our pastors.

Watching the kids play this morning. Little Ben and Loretta...

Stockholm Syndrome.

Derek Webb is not scared of controversy. Here’s a line from his latest censored album. (this...

LB and his new friend Maddox playing at the Greenwood mall.

The Santa Cruz Newsletter! (pdf)

I think it’s safe to say he misses his passy, when...