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Findings

A look into the archives. I stumbled on this article this morning from June 6, 2003. Cool memories.

Thanks to Tim French over at gadabout, who has congratulated me on a somewhat recent project. Take a look.

Dresden, Germany

September 7-13 Vanessa and I were in Dresden, Germany. A good friend of mine (Ryan Tuttle, who grew up there) asked me to be in his wedding sometime last year. Vanessa and I decided this would probably be the only chance in a while that we could do something like this, so we went. We are so happy we did. It was a beautiful, inspiring, and God-focused wedding and the fellowship with many that were there, as well as meeting new friends and seeing beautiful Dresden, was well worth it. Here are a few pictures.
Ryan and Silvana, We love you and are praying for you. Thanks for an incredible time in Dresden. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Dresden Building at Dusk

Dresden Opera House

The Beautiful Couple

And people make fun of my car for being small?

Wedding Day. Ludwig, Darek and Me.

A great German wedding tradition. All the guests smash dishes and the Bride and groom clean it up to show how they work together. Smashing the dishes was my favorite.

The Wedding Party

This was a beautiful place with incredible views. In German it means, "Saxonian Switzerland." (I hope I got that right.)

Dinner, the night before we left.

A Tribute to the God in the Midst of Storms

As the flood waters and devastation left by Hurricane Katrina remind us of what many did and are going through, It is appropriate for Christians to give Glory to God. It is not appropriate for us to challenge the Almighty who with the words of his mouth brought the entire universe into being. Who replied to Job with these words, “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding,” (Job 38:4). We must, in our hearts, minds, and actions, hold Him and His ways in high regard.

I’ll Praise You In This Storm
By Mark Hall

I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen"
and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I bearly hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God
Who gives and takes away

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For you are who you are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

As the thunder rolls
I bearly hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God
Who gives and takes away

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For you are who you are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For you are who you are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm

Disregard for God

“There would simply be no nation without God. But he is disregarded by our cultural leaders in almost all they do. Disregard for God is the greatest evil in the West today. It is as though an ant on his anthill should disbelieve in the earth. “ - John Piper from “Taste & See”

The disregard for God in our age terrifies me. It better terrify you too. The one who holds our lives in the very palm of His powerful and just hand is viewed as an option in our humanistic culture. Since arriving here in Maine I have been confronted with this philosophy more than I want to mention. It churns my stomach. I long for the light of God’s glory to flood main street and for saved and unsaved to understand for the first time who they are dealing with.

Sometimes the things we fear the most are closer than we liked to admit.