Men, don't allow yourself to replace the real impact you can have in the next few weeks with the cheap substitutes of giving gifts or being chauffeur.  Engage.  Plan.  Get quiet.  Lead.

What an incredible first week we reported to you earlier.  Almost $200k given to The Challenge in the first 7 days.  Well, we were certain that week two would be a lull.  It was a bit less, but not by much.  We have now had over $320k given to the challenge (even more than the … Continue reading The Challenge Update…

So, I've sought to be open and honest with you in every way since I arrived four years ago.  We've talked openly about even ideas we've had, even more so with actual decisions that need to be made.  Therefore, I want to tell you that the first week of The Challenge (zeroing debt / multiplying … Continue reading Week 1 of The Challenge…

December 1, 2010 will turn out to be a pretty telling day in the life of UBC, I believe. The Challenge Yesterday marked the official start of The Challenge, our initiative to retire our line of credit debt by year end (Lord willing, for good!).  This is a whole family problem and solution.  I am … Continue reading Yesterday was quite a day…

Tis the Season... - To give to Lottie Moon - To pray for missionaries - To train your children to love Jesus and the cross more than Santa and Christmas trees - To treasure Christ and pleasing Him more than the warm feeling in your gut when someone is really pleased with the gift you … Continue reading Some Monday morning thoughts…

1 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. 3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! Psalm 34:1-3 This was the passage I opened our last Church Conference with.  Our church conferences … Continue reading His praise shall continually be on my lips…even at member meetings

Seriously, Reformation Day is a wonderful tradition to celebrate on October 31st each year.  HERE is a link with many good resources to gain greater understanding for you and your family.