Hillsboro Family Camp

Hillsboro Family Camp is going on this week. Sadly, I'm going to miss it this year. Lots of good memories there. I hope I can make it back next year.

Welcome to the Hall of Fame

This Sunday Cal Ripken, Jr. and Tony Gwynn will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I'm hard pressed to think of two more deserving players from "my era" (that is, guys whom I watched play). I still remember the night when Cal broke the record for consecutive games played (the 20 minute ovation was incredible). And even when Tony got fat, the dude could still hit!

Understanding Postmodernism

The iBible

Failing Forward

Each month I look forward to teaching at our "Men of the Word" breakfast. Tomorrow I'm teaching a lesson about Failing Forward (yes, I borrowed the idea from John Maxwell). I'm beginning with an intro about the cynical view that the world has about life. Some of these are pretty funny.

Have a great weekend everybody!

VBS Rocks!

It's the last night of Vacation Bible School. It has been a great week. Lots of fun. Lots of kids. And lots of tired workers.

Cubs Win!

What's up with my Cubs? They have been on fire lately. Woo-hoo!

Vacation Bible School

It's VBS week at the Creek. Last night we had over 100 kids learning about the Lord. It's really great to see these young ones excited about Jesus. It does my heart good as a preacher to see so many Cedar Creek folks involved with VBS. The whole crew is doing a terrific job. I don't have too many responsibilities other than meeting parents and eating cookies (hey, someone has to do it!).

Same Ol' Feminist Drivel

Recently the Christian Standard ran an interview with Eleanor Daniel. Ms. Daniel has been called the "Dean of Christian Education" in the Christian Churches. She also has been a long-time proponent of the Christian feminist agenda (or, to put it more kindly, the egalitarian view of church leadership). Every time I read the arguments, I agree with Dr. Cottrell who says that it is theology ex nihilo (out of nothing). Granted, the short interview was not an exhaustive study of the subject, but a few short quotes will have to suffice for now.

When asked, "How do you structure an argument for women in leadership from Scripture?", Dr. Daniel replied, "If you take all of the passages in Scripture, you see variety. The book of 1 Timothy would sound very opposed to women in leadership, and you have First Corinthians about women being silent in the church. Then you have Romans with all of the women in leadership there. There had to be some key women in leadership. I read Galatians, and it seems the differences between men and women are obliterated. I don’t think Paul was schizophrenic! One way or other there seems to be some key that was hidden to us and we haven’t been able to unlock that lock."

She can't be serious! We haven't been able to unlock that lock? No, the lock has been unlocked for centuries, she just doesn't like what's behind the door.

George Faull wrote a terrific Letter to the Editor about this interview (you have to scroll down a bit).

Where will it all end?

All Star Game

Arrrgh! The National League let me down again! My comments from last year's game sum it up once again.

But the game was fun to watch.

Hot Dog!

While visiting family over the July 4th holiday, we happened to catch the Hot Dog Eating Contest on ESPN. Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns in the twelve minute time frame. Holy bellyache Batman! The Kjergaard men were in awe.

Back Home

We enjoyed our vacation. But it's good to be back home.

Have a great weekend everybody!

Heading Home

Vacation time always passes too quickly. We enjoyed our stay in Mackinaw. there's just something about this place that makes me feel relaxed. Mrs. Soren and I awakened early today and strolled into town for coffee and donuts. Were heading back downstate today, but I still have another week to goof off!

At Days End

We had a great time on Mackinac Island. It was a picture perfect day. We rented mountain bikes and cruised around the island for a couple of hours. Got some lunch and enjoyed the goings on. Later, we returned to Mackinaw City and went to Thunder Falls Water Park. Yep, I went down both of the big slides (pictured here).

Later I went for a run along the shore of Lake Huron, then we enjoyed another nice evening checking out Mackinaw City.

Mackinac

We made it to Mackinac (sometimes spelled Mackinaw, which is how it's pronounced) yesterday afternoon. We walked around Mackinac City, hitting one of our favorite pizza joints for supper. Later, we watched the laser light show (the kids were bored -- what's with kids these days? More and more I find myself saying, "Why when I was your age....blah blah blah" like the Grumpy Old Man from SNL -- "We didn't have fancy schmancy laser shows, we lit matches and waved 'em around, burning our fingers. But we liked it, we liked it just fine.").

We're getting ready to ferry over to the Island. It's a perfect Northern Michigan day.

Vacation!

We're leaving for vacation today. Heading "up north" to Mackinac Island. Tracy and I have been there, but the kids have never been. Later, we'll spend some time with relatives. Next week, we're going to Clinton, Iowa to spend to 4th with family. Will blog if I have internet access.

Have a Great Weekend Everybody!

Cedar Creek Softball

Both of our church softball teams won last night. Inspired by Sammy's 600th homer, I went 4 for 4 (steroid free!), scoring twice. Cedar Creek 19, Hicksville 13.

Pirates 3

Luke and I went to see Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End last night. Ugh. It was way too long with a confusing plotline and excessive violence. He got bored. But after springing nearly $25 for tickets and popcorn & drinks -- we stayed 'til the end.

Sammy Sosa Blasts #600

Despite the fact that he is no longer a Chicago Cubs player, and I know about the allegations about "juice" -- I can't help it, I still like Sammy. Last night he joined the 600 club.