I guess you could split it up into three categories: My family, Spirituality, and Outdoors Sports.
Spending time with my wife and kids is second to none. Watching their (kids') character and personality develop and being instrumental in that is amazing - and scary.
Christian Spirituality is a phenomenal way of living - it is real, exhilirating, adventuresome - anything but tame - and the only way of living if you ask me.
And finally Outdoors Sports - mountaineering, backcountry skiing, cycling, triathlon, climbing, etc - being out in the elements and pushing yourself, feeling alive! I've actually been into the whole triathlon scene quite a bit this year. Back in Feb, I decided to give this whole thing a go, so I started swimming. I never would've thought I'd be doing an ironman - but as of Sept. 15, 2007, I completed my first ironman on a ba-rutal course and am still living to tell about it. Next is the Coeur d' Alene Ironman in June '08. This is crazy stuff!
Music
David Crowder Band, Tree 63, Deliriou5?, U2, Chris LeDoux, Jack Johnson, Matt Kearney - to name a few.
Movies
Tombstone, The Matrix (1), Braveheart, Tommy Boy, LOTR
Television
24, The Office
Books
The Word! RED MOON RISING, Blue Like Jazz, Jack London and Jon Krakaur stuff to name a few.
I am a seeker. A seeker of Truth and of the genuine, meaningful things of what life is all about. What I'm really after is the heart of God. I'm running after Jesus Christ with all my might. So, in a sense, I believe I've found what I'm looking for. But in another, I know that there is so much I have to learn, so much more to find. (U2's song says it right). I believe in the Spirituality that Jesus brought us and lived in front of us. That is the goods. There is so much freedom there, so much joy. It's the ultimate adventure and the ultimate reality. 'Cuz when you live for Christ, you give Him your life. And He says, "Do you trust Me? Do you really trust Me?" "Then let's go. I'm going to take you places you would've never dared to go." So, it's a journey then, full of experiences, both good and bad (perceived), whereby we have a opportunity to learn and to see!
THE GATHERING - Every Tuesday Night at 7:00. Where we connect - with God and with eachother. Can't miss it.
JANUARY 26, SATURDAY. Snowshoe trip up to Mt. Rainier (most likely)!
HERE'S THE DILL :) Go to Joe's Outdoors (by Walmart) and rent your snowshoes and poles for $11 on Friday (the 25th) as soon as after 12 noon as you can. If you go too late, you might not get any. Meet down at the church Saturday morn and we'll leave promptly at 8, ya hear me?!
WHAT TO BRING: Snow jacket and pants (Gore-tex type is best), thermals or whatever you need to stay warm (try to avoid cotton and go with polyester stuff if you can), warmish boots, hat, gloves, sun glasses, a small backpack so you can shed or add clothing layers, a snack, a thing of water (at least 16 oz), and a few bucks so we can grab a bite on the way home. You need to let me know by The Gathering on the 22nd if you're going!
FEBRUARY 15-18, FRIDAY THRU MONDAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY WKND
So...Usually we travel a ways for our winter retreat. But this year, we're staying close, 'cuz let's face it, the skiing doesn't get any better and if people can only make it for a couple days or whatever, that would be possible for them since it's closer. We're staying at a pretty sweet cabin that's just a few min from the hill and you'll have a good time guaranteed whether you're a skier, boarder, or neither.
COST: $80 plus lift tix which are $58. The $80 includes all the food and lodging which is a screamin deal.
HEADS UP: Stay on the look out for what to bring and for what the Spiritual emphasis will be - you'll have an opportunity, if you so desire, to come prepared on that front as well :).
DEPOSIT: I need a non-refundable deposit of $25 due by Sunday, Feb 10. You might think that's stupid, but we've been screwed in the past by people who promised to go and then bailed at the last minute, leaving us high and dry. This is just a protection against flakiness :).
Just a little show from our winter retreat to Mt. Bachelor last year :) Pimp My Profile
Hello ther, how are you? So im getting my new bike finally!!! Monday to be exact. I havent quite decided what peddals i want and wanted to ask your oppinion on the shoe latch type kind... sorry dont know the proper name. But beyond that how are things going?
Life lesson #23: Spoiled gallons of milk make amazing water balloons. Especially when thrown from your third story apartment at the married apartments across from you.
Hey Chris, When's your next Tri? I ran in the La Marathon about three weeks ago. One month of training and a finishing time of 4:24:07. Next up I still need a bike and it would be fun to do a Tri this summer maybe!
Hey Chris you may check this before Camille. But I told her I would be at the gathering tonight, but I woke up with a really nasty cold, so I dont think I will be making it tonight. Hopefully next week though. I just have a whole lot of stress right now and a cold on top of it all. So I will talk to you guys soon!!
Hey there friend. Well you're skiing right now in Canada and having a great time! --- So I really just wanted to say 1. We need to go to coffee soon 2. You have done so much for this group and I cannot wait to see what is in store as this prayer room grows 3. You guys care so much about this group and give so much to help and I really cannot thank you enough --- Just wanted to say hi and thank you for everything
I'm pretty much doing amazing right now! I really can't complain, I've got great friends down here, classes are going good this semester. I really like my Prof's. I've even met someone who I really enjoy hanging out with, Life is good my friend!
Hola! I missed your birthday. tears. for some reason i thought it was on the 26th... grrr. well happy belated birthday anyways. Hope you had fun. See you soon!!!!! pttb Me
I'm doing good, classes are crazy as usual, but if I don't pass my piano class this quarter, I will be put behind by a year. So there is some extra pressure for that. But, this weekend I am going to be a camp leader for a group of middle school boys at a youth retreat that the Cheney community churches put together every year!!!
Feb 21st through Feb 28th. Thurs. to thurs. only a week, but thats all i could get off work. (but hopefully i will have a new job by then .. long story). But yeah, EXCITING! Well all is going here. Heard about an exciting non-stop praying for a week, or was it a month, at the church??? I wish i was there to be a part of it. Thats going to work out awsomely. Well gotta hit the sack, work at 6... talk to you later. pttb
