October 2004

Heather & the Kids Caught by the Paparazzi
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Here are a few photos that were sent to us as Heather was caught by the paparazzi (photographer: Joy Thomas) while visiting Balboa park in San Diego, CA. Photo Gallery >
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The New Invidividualism and Community
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I recently watched a 60 Minutes which examined factors that shaped people now entering the workforce. (Born in the 80's) It said this generation has been required to be the most community-centric in a long time. As this generation's parents...
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Generational Amnesia
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We are entering a period of time when today's youth will be removed from much of the history that has shaped our culture. The consequence is that this generation will continue to replace the Modern and Postmodern ideology that formed...
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Gideon, Trinity & Lilly
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Here are a few images from a trip to the pumpkin patch. The images include Heather & Gideon, Joy & Lilly and Amy's leg and Trinity. Image Gallery >
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Phoenix Rental
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We just purchased a condo newly remodelled in 2004 in Mesa, AZ. This 1st floor, 2 bedroom unit has two large bedrooms, a queen bed-master, 1-double in 2nd bedroom, and a queen sized sofa-sleeper. Fully equipped for a perfect vacation...
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Chameleon Christianity: Moving Beyond Safety and Conformity
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by Dick Keyes We are living in a time of crisis of moral authority, with culture wars raging all around. Although the Christian church's message speaks to the deepest issues in contention, it often seems ill-equipped to act fruitfully in...
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Radical Reformission: Reaching Out Without Selling Out
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Here is a great book that I'd recommend...it is by our old Pastor while we attended Mars Hill Church in Seattle... Today's mission field starts just outside your door "Reformission" is the continual reforming of the mission of the church...
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