Getting Started!

While blogging isn't the newest thing out there in the techno world, I am new to this blogging web site. Like most things new, I find it a little intimidating and foreign. I am sure there will be many tweaks and changes until I find the look that suits me best. Until then I may as well get started. With that; here goes!

I have blogged via MySpace and to our church by e-mail on many occasions. Those occasions almost always surround an event, or something of some significance that calls for a little more attention than usual. This first entry will be a little random. I can already sense it! If you are taking the time to read this, I owe you a few things:

First, I owe you my thanks. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy life to stop by and take a peek. While I'm not sure what drew your attention this direction, I am glad your'e here - so thanks!

Secondly, I owe you some good news! I have never gotten the concept of bringing people to a site and then bashing them on the head like a cyber game of Wac-A-Mole. If that is what you are looking for, you will be sorely disappointed and you may as well move on, as to avoid any further disappointments. I think if you have the chance to grab someones attention for a little while in the midst of their day - be an encourager and a blessing. Give someone what the "world" typically does not. Give someone an opportunity to smile, to chuckle, and be reminded of God's love for them. In other words, be a blessing. The world has tried "beating" you up all day - stop by here for a band-aid!

Finally, I owe you an advanced apology! I am not perfect. I am human. This blog will not consume me. If you know me personally, or if you took the time to read the "About Me" blurb you know I'm married, have three children and pastor a growing church - these things are my main focus - and will remain so. I hope to keep this page updated as often as I am able. With that, I apologize in advance for this blog not always being just perfectly what you are looking for or expecting - just forgive me and send a little love our way and I'll try to do my best.

Now here goes. This blog will be a shotgun pattern of sorts. It took me the longest time to come up with a title. Finally I settled on, A Pastor's Passion & A Daddy's Heartbeat. There are things as a Pastor I am passionate about. There are things as a daddy I am passionate about as well. The two roles can't be separated. I "pastor" with a daddy's heart; or at least I try to.

There will be posts about my family. With a 13, 7 and 3 year old in the house - the dull moment is rare.

There will be posts, stories, events and "series" related to Gospel Truth (http://www.gtpc.cc/) - the dull moment around GTPC is even more rare!

There will be the occasional "random" post that will most likely leave you scratching your head and saying, "What is he talking about?"

In the end - it is my desire for you to leave with a smile on your face and perhaps a little more encouraged than before.

Once I am more familiar with the workings of the postings, I will post pictures and video clips - all in an effort to bless you, even if just a little.

Until then, thanks again for stopping by!

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