tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155300442009-11-04T12:19:26.625-05:00The sounding board is the part of a string instrument (like a piano) that transmits the vibrations of the strings to the air, greatly increasing the loudness of sound over that of a string alone. It is also a generic name for a group of people bouncing ideas off of each other. This blog gives me a chance to “sound” things out loud and I hope I will be amplified by our interaction.Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-89882103785166528572009-11-04T12:18:00.002-05:002009-11-04T12:19:26.809-05:00

I hope you enjoy these pictures of our family adventures over the past month or so.

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On October 25, Isaiah was baptized at Hope Springs Community Church (where we attend in Lexington, KY). He didn't cry when the water was placed on his head, just grunted a little. What a wonderful experience of God's grace through this sacrament and the community of believers surrounding us. Isaiah's grandparents made it for the service as well. (a video will follow).

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Asbury Theological Seminary, the grad school I am attending, had the most graduates enter the ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church out of any seminary. Congratulations to us for providing so many trained elders and deacons!See the article here.

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So, for post #200 (wow!), here's a little encouragement for families with kids.Families that play board games with their kids weekly "helped improve the children’s concentration, social interaction and co-operation with siblings. It also boosted their patience, concentration, teamwork, sharing, social interaction, communication, sportsmanship, critical thinking skills, maths and spelling" (http:

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Isaiah has started smiling over the past week. Here's a couple of great shots of him making his parents go gaga over him.This week I have faced some inner struggles that has kept me up at night and ashamed I'm not past these same old temptations. But seeing Isaiah's smile has reminded me that: "His anger is but for a moment,His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night,But a shout

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As I was going back through my journal today, I came across a quote I found interesting and challenging. It's from a while back, but still relevant to me today."We are not defined by what we surrender, but whatever we hold on to - because what we hold on to, holds on to us." - JD Walt (Sermon: Jan. 10, 2009)

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Summer is going well. Two classes, children's ministry, and getting to know my wonderful son (enjoy the pics).

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To celebrate Shannon Blosser's upcoming wedding, we decided to head out to Applebee's Park to watch the Lexington Legends take on the Savannah Sand Gnats. During the game we embarrassed Shannon and ourselves thoroughly, won $50 in a three-legged race, took in a fireworks show, and had a great time. Congrats Shannon!

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About 9 months ago I entered this "event" into Outlook, which syncs with my phone. So, as I looked at my phone this morning, I saw a notice that "Baby Danjo due" tomorrow. Woo-woo!!! If only he'll obey my 9 month old command! I've found that the waiting is not difficult for me (he'll come when he's ready), but it is in watching Joanna deal with these hard days of pregnancy. So, I'm anxious

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We had a blast eating fried chicken, corn on the cob, watermelon, homemade 'slaw, and slinging a frisbee around. We'll miss Kevin and Brandon as they have graduated and are moving on to new places and jobs. Congrats guys!!

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If we are denied our conjugal rights, maybe we should take a page out of this guy's book.umm.... that'll get you hurt. or a life abstentia.

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Joanna and I travelled to Louisville on Friday night, got up the next morning and visited the Zoo, followed by the Louisville Slugger Museum, and topped it all off by watching Thunder Over Louisville.

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"Just as our flesh is covered by clothing, and our blood is covered by our flesh, so are we, soul and body, covered and enclosed by the goodness of God. Yet, the clothing and the flesh will pass away, but the goodness of God will always remain and will remain closer to us than our own flesh. "God only desires that our soul cling to him with all of its strength, in particular, that it clings to

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EQUALS (=)Fuzzy pics and a Great Time!Somehow we managed not to get couples & kids in the same pics, so none of these represent families (sorry).The Family Descriptions:Kevin, Rebecca, and Cavender = Family 1Brandon & Kelli = Family 2Dan & Joanna (and Isaiah) = Family 3Move your mouse over the pictures to see a description of each photo.By the way- I have other not so flattering photos, so there

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“For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thess. 5:9, NASB). What an amazing truth about the character of God. This is in the context of Paul writing about those who have died, specifically their current and future state. Even in death, wrath is not the goal, but salvation through Jesus - something wonderful and glorious - is the

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One of my projects for my Spiritual Formation class includes writing a prayer-poem/song for Isaiah (our son due to be born in June).For those of you with your own children...For those of you who know kids that you care about...What do you pray for them?I'd like advice not only for this project, but for myself as a father.

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just read a great post over at "Children's Ministry and Culture." I came up against the same problem that Larry writes about in my time doing youth ministry. Mainly that parents have difficulty accepting their children having deep relationships with ungodly kids. There were two concerns that parents in my youth ministry expressed (rightly?/wrongly?): 1) physical harm, gangs were an issue in the

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Here's my bracket for this year. Clemson and Mississippi St. have already let me down.I still have hope in UNC and Duke to go pretty far. Long live the ACC!Who do you like this year?

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Here is a model of Herod's Temple (the Temple in Jerusalem during Jesus' time) done by a farmer in his 70's taking over 30 years to be built.It's pretty impressive on many levels.

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2001 Mazda Tribute LX111,000 milesV6 & 6 Disc CD PlayerSunroofAnd it's mine (ummm... ours)

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Lately I've been praying a certain prayer a lot:Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.It speaks to me in my business, in my failures, in my doubts, in my needs. It reminds me I am only human and not fully in control. It reminds me that Jesus is God, that he is in control and that I can trust him.Do you have any prayers that you pray often?

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"Christianity is not about publishing books!"This was a statement from a friend at my church as we were discussing environmental issues, church life, and other deep ideas.Now, don't get me wrong, I'm a seminary student - so there's a natural love of books built into me.However, I sometimes wonder if we as Christians build people up too much who publish (inter?)nationally (books, music, sermons).

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