It's here. I haven't had a chance to install it yet but Snow Leopard is here and like all the other crazy apple fans, I can't wait to get it going. I've been thinking a lot over the last week about why it is that Apple customers are so eager and quick to adopt new software and hardware when apple releases it and I've come to a conclusion. It's because they know it will work. There's trust. Apple works very hard to make sure that the quality of their product meets or exceeds expectations in every way. It makes innovation exciting. Contrast that with Microsoft and it's launch of Vista...
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So, the summer is starting to wind down and I can't help but be excited about what the fall will bring. I love the beginning of a new academic year because it always brings new relationships, new challenges, and new surprises from God. There is no doubt in my mind that God is going to do some pretty radical stuff in our midst this year and I can't wait.
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So, I just realized that Hillsong released a new album called "Faith+Hope+Love". So far, so good. But then, I've only listened to the opening two tracks. Get ready to hear some of these tracks making their way into worship at Cedarview and theadvance in the near future.
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A few months ago our church began a process of restructuring staff that directly affected me. I went from being responsible for one ministry area to being responsible for five. Since then, transition has continued as staff make choices to stay or go and those who are left must figure out the new normal. This week I have the awesome privilege of being a part of the Leadership Summit, a conference on leadership put on by our friends down at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL. Bill Hybels, founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek opened up the conference by talking...
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Last night I was painted blue and enjoying man council with a tribe of adventurous young men worshiping God and celebrating manliness. This morning, I am back at my desk planning events, following up on emails and making decisions to move our community forward. Talk about transition.
I've spent the summer seriously wrestling with what it means to live in community and discover the incredible truths of following Jesus and I can't help but celebrate the role that camp has played in shaping who I've become. Then it hit me, camp is pretty much modern day monasticism.
Saint Patrick,...
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zip-lining attempt #2 = epic fail. thanks rain. ugh. so angry now. #
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taking the ferry to Wolfe island in Kingston. sweet deal. #
I'm on a boat!! #
the boat ride was nice but chilly. now for the drive back to camp and zip-lining tomorrow!! bungee jumping will have to wait... #
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