2012
Razed
The old President's Tuxedo building on Mich. Ave sideways across the street from Panera Cares in W. Dearborn was razed recently. The building was beyond renovation and will eventually be replaced by a new structure. Much like God's plan for us, we need our sinful self "torn down" and we must be born again, becoming a new creation in Christ (John 3:3) - Pastor Mike
Easter
He is risen. He is risen, indeed! Easter greetings to all of our CREW Youth group friends. Jonathan and I have really enjoyed working with you guys and gals this 2011/2012 year and continue to look forward to a summer of fun. Thanks for reaching out to friends and bringing them along on our journey of faith and mission. - Pastor Mike
Easter
He is risen, He is risen, indeed! Easter blessings to all my young adult friends from Converge. Your two-word testimonies have been incredible and I have been moved by the way you are reaching out in discipleship. God is moving in this place and I praise Him for the work He is doing in and through you. - Pastor Mike
Grass
Certain smells take me back to my childhood. Fresly cut grass reminds me of football practice at Stout Middle School. Snuffed candles remind me of the Lutheran church that I was brought up in. Cooked cabbage reminds me of the stuffed cabbage that my mom made in late August. Prayers are like that to God. They are as incense, rising up to heaven. - Pastor Mike
Crash!
Have you noticed that I haven't blogged for a couple of days? Our computer crashed (talk to Lynn about what I did to break it!) It's really tough to be without something that you depend so much on. I am really glad that God never crashes. You can count on Him being there 24/7, forever. - Pastor Mike
Mentoring
I mentor a second grade boy who is very shy and almost non-verbal. I try to come up with ways to get him to talk. We have done art projects together, created a board game, worked on math, and even written a story. I bet God places situations and activities in our lives to get us to talk to Him. Take some quiet time to pray to God today! - Pastor Mike
Bikes
Remember when you learned to ride a bike and how proud you (and your loved ones) were? We all have many "bikes" in our lives. Yesterday a close friend of mine conquered a "bike" in his life. Praise God! He was able to do it because of prayer, preparation, and the Holy Spirit. Congratulations Jonathan! Jesus and I are proud of you. - Pastor Mike
Horns
I love to walk in natural, as well as urban areas. One is peaceful and the other is full of movement and noise. The one thing that irritates me are car and truck horns. When people honk, sometimes the noise makes me jump. God honks at us sometimes, but other tiems he whispers in a thin, small voice. Always be attentive and listen for Him. - Pastor Mike
Pruning
Yesterday I spent hours gardening. I love to over-winter some evergreens that I repot for our deck. Before repotting them, I have to prune the roots and greenery so that they remain healthy, grow denser, and stay in check, size-wise. God does the same to us. He prunes us so that we will bear more Fruit of the Spirit and walk closer to Him (John 15). - Pastor Mike
hairnets
The young adults and I had to don a hairnet, plastic gloves, and an apron in order to serve lunch at the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries a couple of days ago. I have to admit, I was the last holdout on the hair net. Wearing a hairnet humbles a person because you know that you look dorkey. What a small sacrifice to become the hands and feet of Jesus! - Pastor Mike
