"So with the fire now 2 miles away, let's finish up with one more song...and close up the book table while we're singing..."

As advertised Fall Conference was an amazing weekend, this time with a new twist. On Saturday night we welcomed some new brothers and sisters into the Kingdom. On Sunday morning we left early because of the Malibu fires. Below are three pictures from the festivities. First, the Fresno State crew rocking their "justice" t-shirts. Then two Cal Poly students with cardboard Jesus. Finally, a shot of the fire from our friend Tina. Thanks to those of you who were praying for us!

Fall Conference this weekend!

Every year God does his holy thing right about this time of the Fall. He mobilizes the staff to their roles, he makes the logistics happen, and, most importantly, he calls the students to pony up $99 to get their spiritual worlds flipped upside down! I love Fall Conference! This year we are going to try a "live prayer blog" of the weekend, so if you are a hard core prayer monster (or even you aren't), check here throughout the weekend and intercede for/with us! I'll let you know how it turns out!

Disco Fever

You'll watch this twice!

That sound you hear is me smacking my head against my desk after reading...

...this.

Off again

Hittin' the road today, this time in a rental minivan from Dollar off of Priceline. I'll be in Glendale/Pasadena/San Juan Capistrano for two different sets of meetings. Mom and Dad, Black Cow today at noon for lunch!

And, yes, I'm going to the bathroom BEFORE I leave this morning...

A short quiz...

It's a lot of fun having Josh in an under-6 Clovis Junior Soccer League, but I have to say that he rarely kicks the ball, and especially when someone else has it or is around it. Like he'll touch the ball 5 times over the course of 30 minutes. Lots of yelling, plenty of running around but not a lot of action. So let's take a short quiz...
What is keeping Josh Dixon from kicking the soccer ball?

a. He's afraid of the ball.
b. He's not a competitive person.
c. He doesn't get how soccer works.
d. He has wonderful parents who have taught him not to take a ball away from others without asking, and he's simply reluctant to disobey by kicking the ball when someone else is around it.

The answer is "d." Surely "d." Without question "d." Anyway, here's a shot that pretty much typifies the action:

Multi-tasking?!?

We'll give her a pass this morning because she's sick, but I just watched Lucy SIMULTANEOUSLY (and with the same hand) suck her thumb and pick her nose.

It's wonderful to have such gifted children...