No liquid on airplanes

This guy really didn't want to waste his vodka...

Oakland anyone?

So, if you read this you may know we're planning on moving to Oakland in April. ReIMAGINE is helping us launch a new organization and team, and we're excited about it. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we prepare and plan to move forward. If you or someone you know is interested in helping us start something beautiful in Oakland (intentional community, projects to serve the neighborhood, experiments in following Jesus in an urban context...) let us know. We're looking for partners and friends to join us in our new neighborhood, maybe even some folks looking for college credit and a season of intentional spiritual formation. So after you read this post hit me up with an email with contact info for dozens of young radicals who just told you they want to be a part of a special community in Oakland, California...

Photographs

My friend Daley Hake takes beautiful pictures. Check this out...Andrea says I look like I'm trying to look tough. Hey, some people just look tough naturally. What can I say?

A good Saturday morning

I took the kids to Farmer's Market by myself. I love our Farmer's Market. We picked up some yummy and healthy fruits and vegetables before heading home. The walk back up the hill with Chase on my back, Kayla in my right arm and the groceries in my left arm even provided some quality exercise. I'm happy to be resting on the couch now.

Would Jesus spam?

Thanks to NextGener.AsianChurch for introducing me to this poem. It may be a bit trite but it's still amusing and makes me think...

Did Jesus use the Internet at the Sermon on the Mount?
Did He ever try spam e-mail to send His message out?

Did the apostle Paul use powerful memory and the latest version?
Were his letters posted on a bulletin board with his email, Paul@rome.com?
When he left Macedonia send a text message asking “Is it OK to go?”

Did Moses use a game controller to part the Sea?
Or use a Satellite Guidance Tracking System to show him where to go?
Did he write the Ten Commandments by hand,
or were they archived on CD?

Did Jesus really die for us one day upon a tree?
Or was it just a hologram,
or computer trickery?
Can you download the video?

If in your life, the voice of God is sometimes hard to hear…
with other voices calling, if His doesn’t touch your ear…
Then put down your laptop, Internet, -and all your fancy gear-
And return to simplicity
-and then God will draw near.