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  • Like A Tree

    Like A Tree

    I’ve done a bit of raking up leaves this fall. Like, a TON of leaves. So. Many. Leaves. Anyway, as I meditatively rake and think deep thoughts, that’s sometimes when God gives me direction or inspiration. This week, as I noticed the small branches that had fallen to the ground, I asked myself… If I…

  • Fall Break

    Fall Break

    The kids had this week off of school, so I took some time off too. We’ve been looking for an opportunity to visit our friends in Coeur D’ Alene for a while and this was an excellent chance to do just that. We rented a great little cabin at Camp Coeur D’ Alene called Oakenshield’s…

  • Cucumber Salad

    Cucumber Salad

    I’m not entirely certain what to call this dish. It seems to align pretty well with what you’ll find if you search for Cucumber Salad or Pickled Cucumber Salad… but those names seem to be a little too grand for what actually just amounts to cucumbers and onions in vinegar water. However, this is one…

  • All Together

    All Together

    My friend Kevin sent this my way… and I thought it was worth sharing. It’s brought to you by Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North fame. Here are the lyrics: No more playin’ Mr. Nice GuyI’m done pretending that I’m alrightI fake a laugh, keep acting upper classLike I’ve never had a struggle in my…

  • 2023 Men’s Campout

    2023 Men’s Campout

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    Hey! It’s Paul. Camping is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature God. It’s also a great opportunity to bond with friends, old and new. If you’ve never been camping before, or if you’re just looking for some new reasons to get out there…

  • A Father’s Day Weekend Adventure

    A Father’s Day Weekend Adventure

    My son and I had a spectacular couple of days away this past weekend. We hadn’t made any specific plans except to stay in Twin Falls and do some exploring. We stayed at the Fairfield Inn in Twin. It’s a beautiful hotel with what turned out to be a nice pool and exercise room. They…

  • My Digital Drawing Setup

    My Digital Drawing Setup

    I’ve been drawing for a long time. Not professionally, but purely for the enjoyment of creating things on the page. It’s really just a relaxing hobby. While I don’t do it professionally, I do like to share from time to time. A friend just asked me to share what I use so he could do…

  • Pre-Post Self Check

    Pre-Post Self Check

    Our small group has been discussing screen time. Not the Apple product, but just how much our screens impact our lives. One topic that came up was social media and the reasons why we share things there. I was reminded of a list of questions I came up with last year. The idea is to…

  • Try Something New

    Try Something New

    My friend Kevin has been playing pool lately. We recently discovered The Pocket in Boise and he’s been playing quite a bit. Boise’s Best Pool Experience | Incredible Food & Drinks The Pocket has been Boise’s home for the best pool in town for decades! Come enjoy one of our 20 tables today. Order from…

  • Through A Mirror Dimly

    Through A Mirror Dimly

    It feels like it’s been ages, but we’ve begun meeting again with friends as a Life Group. We kicked things off with discussion about identity, based on a sermon by John Mark Comer.  I recently read his book, The Relentless Elimination of Hurry. SO. GOOD. Highly recommended read. Anyway, John led off his discussion on…

  • Slave Or Subject

    Slave Or Subject

    We’re often deceived into thinking that being subject to a king means to give up freedom and individuality. When I picture kings and subjects, I think mostly of movies where kings were rich and ruled with an iron fist and used poor peasants to do their bidding. That’s a filtered view though. It’s like thinking…

  • Steam Boat Gulch

    Steam Boat Gulch

    This weekend’s activities included sledding at Steam Boat Gulch. With us went one of our favorite families to adventure with… the McNeese crew. The skies were a beautiful blue with scattered puffy clouds and the sun was bright and warm. We had an excellent day with excellent friends. While we had a wonderful time, there…