Why I love Clearwire.

So the power is out here again (stop putting powerlines next to trees on hills) and I figured out how to stay connected!

(Clearwire + wifi + ac to dc converter) - electricity = me connected!

The end looks different up close.

For those friends and family who haven't heard yet, Sandy and I, after nearly TEN years of youth ministry here at Cedar Park, are taking a senior pastor role beginning in May. Now don't worry, because it isn't far away (sorry to disappoint a few of you)--we are going to be lead pastors at Cedar Park NorthShore, over in Kenmore (only 4.5 miles away, which greatly increases my commute)!

Over the past few months as we have been a part of this process of transition, we have spent most of our time thinking about what we are going to rather that what we are leaving from. However, this being my last official week as youth pastor at Cedar Park Bothell, I am experiencing a few different emotions. While I am more than excited about our future at NorthShore, and so glad that Brad and Leah Fox will be following us as youth pastors here, it is difficult to leave. As we say our goodbyes, and pack up the office, and give everyone hugs, things look a little different. Not bad different, just different different.

It really reminds me of the difference between making plans, and making progress. The latter does not always tranlate into the former. God has called us to be people of action, not just plans!

Think Safety!

I can't decide if the writing on the back of the hard hat is for the benefit of the guy walking behind the guy with the helmet on, or some strange attempt at subliminal impression for the wearer. Nonetheless I felt safer knowing it was there as we toured Eastridge's new campus after staff meeting today.

Timely advice to Timothy

Just read this earlier, and it made me think of a few things:

• How timeless the Word of God is
• How easily we forget the advice of the Word of God
  

2 Timothy 6
¹⁷Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. ¹⁸Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. ¹⁹In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.