Here’s a short video I shot with my brand new iPhone 4.  It only took a few moments to shoot, compress, and upload to YouTube.  And I did it all from my shiny new phone.

The dog is our little dachshund named Cooper.  He’s not quite a year old and he’s the happiest dog you’ve ever seen.

New Orleans

I’m in a seminary workshop this week in New Orleans.  I’m currently 2/3 through the M.Div. track as a student at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Last week I participated in a class on Servant Leadership.  This week I’ve been taking a class on Worship Leadership.

Over the last two weeks my wife and I have had the opportunity to enjoy some wonderful New Orleans cuisine.  Here are a few of the places we’ve eaten:

• Jacques-Imo’s
• Superior Grill
• Drago’s Seafood
• Acme Oyster House

My favorite so far was Jacques-Imo’s.  I had the stuffed catfish with alligator cheesecake!

New Blog

As a part of a group project for my workshop this week I have been studying the charismatic style of worship.  Our group decided put together a blog to give access to our findings to the rest of our class. Below is a screenshot of the new blog.  Click the image to visit the blog.

(charismaticworship.wordpress.com)

No New Post on The Bruised Reed

I’m still reading along with Tim Challies’ online book club, “Reading Classics Together.” We’re currently reading Richard Sibbes’, The Bruised Reed.  I am keeping up with the reading, but I will not be posting a review this week.

Here’s a picture of my Mom with her two babies.  The year was 1984.  The little girl is my older sister, Kristina.  And yes, the little boy is me doing my best rendition of a one-and-a-half year old.

And here’s a picture that’s a bit more up to date.  It was taken just over a year ago on my wedding day, April 11, 2009.  (Sorry, sis.  You didn’t make the cut on this second pic! )

Last is a picture of me from this morning, Sunday May 9th, 2009.  It’s Mother’s Day and I’m getting suited up to head over to my church and preach my very first Mother’s Day sermon.

I preached the entire story of Ruth.  The sermon is dedicated to my Mom.

Here’s the sermon audio:

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God has blessed me with a wonderful, loving, and godly mother.  I love you, Mom.  And happy Mother’s Day.