Living In High-Def

CUP RUN

2009-06-02T22:44:00.001-04:00

WEll it was a bad start but the pens pulled out a 4-2 victory tonight

the steelers won the super bowl, pit was ranked num 1 the buccos won A game so come one pens bring home the cup!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holidays?

2008-12-19T10:27:00.002-05:00

So I was in a store recently over hearing people talk about Christmas and this is what i heard "it makes me sick how Church people are trying to claim this holiday as a celebration of Jesus death" "can't they just leave a good american holiday lone....gosh"
I tried very hard to not butt in but my conscience would not allow me to be silent anymore. I politely asked the girls if i might share with them a comment on what they had been talking about. So i then went into my charlie brown routine of what christmas was really about and what it was originally. The girls said "oh..... thanks but that is not what we heard. well... whatever!"
and the politely went on their way, so i did as well. saddened and ready to be sick i grabbed the item i needed and began to head to the check out when all of the sudden one of those girls ran up to me and said " Hey thanks for telling us that... i feel like i have know idea what Holidays mean because no one tells us, so thanks". now i don't know if it sunk in with the girls but my prayers is this Christmas that we would all stop and share with people what it is really about. Just incase for all of those who have not heard what it is about here you go! Merry Christmas

Having some fun with becca

2008-12-05T21:59:00.002-05:00

we are loving photo booth

Go Vote The elections are not over!

2008-11-15T23:47:00.000-05:00

is this the year?

2008-11-05T13:51:00.001-05:00

who is hot and who is not

2008-11-04T14:57:00.007-05:00

Did you know that for $25 billion dollars we could prevent 25,000 children from dying every single day. get out a calculator and just do the math for one year. we are talking 25 billion dollars one time for all of those days!!!!! think about that, think about the kids that can be saved!

did you know that last year alone the pornography industry brought in $95 Billion us dollars!!!!!!!!! You connect the dots.

for a couple moments of self gratification we are allowing generations of people to die! sobering isn't it

let me ask you this, now that you know this

who is hotter?

Who are you going to give your time and money to?

1 peter 4:10

oh yea 2 more things

As some wise man once said; love God and Love others

Snow Flakes make it all better

2008-10-28T22:25:00.001-04:00

I was driving today through a little rain, when i realized that there was some snow in the rain! then for a few brief moments it was only snowing. As i watched snow hit my jeep i began to think about how beautiful the snow can get when it covers all of the dead that is caused by the fall. As fall goes on trees die and it becomes a very unattractive site. but the cool thing about how God made the world is, the snow comes and cleans, insulates, and feeds. it takes the ugly and helps bring it back to life. not to mention it looks great. it was one of those little reminders today, as a snowflake landed in my hand, that regardless of how ugly, dead, and useless i may feel God is always ready to cover my life with his clean and purifying love. and although it may be a cold season, that love wil always revitalize and bring me to life again. Silly snowflakes!

Always

2008-10-26T23:45:00.002-04:00

But in your hearts set apart Christ as your Lord and always be prepared to give an answer for the hope that you have, but do this with gentleness and kindness. -1peter3:15

It is sounds so simple. Love Jesus and know why. Often times as i talk with Christians it scares me how little many Christians actually know about why they love Christ. we are told here by Paul that we are to always be ready. I often think about how others are so not prepared, and then God dishes out some humble pie. tonight i got hit with a question from someone and it really caused me to pause. I know why I love christ but have a allowed that heart knowledge to become stagnant? Have you! I came home from Church today and really examined my heart, Just as often, I take my family for granted as well. so I prayed and God revealed to me once again why He is so freaking awesome. the answers were all the same but today as I looked at my daughter, they jumped of of the pages of my memory and burned deep in my heart. God gave up His, so i could live............................... Wow! if you have Kids look at em, and try to think about the love it must have taken for God to do that! so if you want a reason for the hope you have. God gave it all for you. He LOVES US! HE LOVES YOU! It is easy to forget or to loose our awe of God.... Stoke your fire, look around God is AWESOME! Have hope

Ahh Love it

2008-10-20T23:20:00.001-04:00

Hope you have a good laugh

Kendrew Boys love their hockey!

2008-10-16T23:04:00.005-04:00

TODAY WAS AWESOME! we brought our beautiful baby girl and my amazing wife home from the hospital, and then brandon, luke, and my brother ben all went to the pen's game! it was so fun being there with my boy as he yelled HIT HIM! and Your a Baby ( to ovechkin). but it was so cool to bond with my son in a different world. he loved the Pen's game and again i am reminded of how awesome my son is. He had the whole section laughing because from the warm ups to the end of the game he was screaming and yelling. I wasn't sure how that would have gone tonight. It was cool having My brother Ben and his son there as well. was a guys night out we saw a fight and 7 goals, a night to remember. Guess next for B is to lace em up let's go pens

Baby Becca is Here !!!!!

2008-10-15T21:10:00.004-04:00

My daughter Becca was born on tuesday october 14th 2008 around 6:30 am at Magee women's hospital
she was 19 inches long and 4.5 pounds. God is so amazing in the way He creates. I was reading in the book of Mark after she was born and Jesus talks about the importance of children, and as I was reading with her in my lap i realized once again, that God has to really love us to be willing to give up a child for us. God is awesome, and so is my family. My wife is well and Becca is doing awesome . thanks for your prayers

wow this video really spoke to me!

2008-10-13T19:40:00.003-04:00

i just don't have wordds lol

RA3

2008-10-09T18:37:00.004-04:00

My favorite Game is back WOOOOOOOOOOOOT

this is for all you nerds out ther like me!

Grace To Grove

2008-10-09T18:15:00.004-04:00

Well, this week marks a huge transition in the lives of me and my family. Baby Bekah is going to be here any day now and the three of us are now getting really pumped for her to come into the world. over the last few weeks God has stuck by me through an emotional roller coaster. Job changes, Rumors, moving, Africa, Babies, and Deaths, through it all God always has a way of saying "I got you jame". I feel like the ride is just about over...the crazy roller coaster of the past few weeks that is... once Bekah gets here we can settle down and get back to life. this time however I am going to have a beautiful lil girl. I can't wait. Through all of this God constantly reminds me of His greatness, this time in the form of a baby named bekah, sure life can get crazy sometimes but He has a plan for each one of us, and for me, I know what that is now and man it's gonna be a cool ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God is good. Always follow what He is calling you to, because his plans are to prosper us (jer 29:11), even when they don't seem like it, they are. we can't see the big picture of life, but the artist always has the finished product in mind. God is a master artist and he has got us and we have to trust in that!

The Truth that stings!!!

2008-10-03T22:10:00.002-04:00

"It's extraordinary to me that the United States can find $700 billion to save Wall Street and the entire G8 can't find $25 billion to save 25,000 children who die every day from preventable diseases."
-Bono
Lord help us!

This is a post from my friend Mark Helsel's Blog
Lord help us!http://theflipsideblog.typepad.com/thejesterspub/

American Carol: Farley lives! AMERICA LIVES!

2008-10-03T21:34:00.004-04:00

Chris Farley lives! Holy cow!

I went and saw "Amercian Carol", tonight and wow Kevin Farley is just like his brother!!!!!!

He was awesomely funny in "american carol".

this movie was awesome!!! I was in a filled theatre that was erupting with laughter and applause. this film finally took a shot at the crazy messed up media that Hollywood crams down our throats every day, from "cnn" to "the view" also it takes shots at those who open wide and simply believe everything that they see on tv. I believe that while cheesy just as Zuckers other films, it made a great statement about America today. We are proud of our troops, we support freedom, but not abuses of the constitution, we are proud of our Christian heritage and the foundations of the USA. Even the most liberal of our leaders before the 90's were lover's of this country. This movie points out a lot about what is wrong with America but glorifies what is right!!! I don't know about you but i am tired of Hollywood's crap being forced in my face under the banner of free speech. It doesn't surprise me that David zucker the film's producer is taking all kinds of flack and suffering from horrible reviews, but remember please these people doing the reviews are the same people that told Lucas "Star Wars" would flop and "The passion of The Christ" would never sell a ticket.......... Good call on those ones guys! Any way all in all it is a cheesy "airplane" or "Naked Gun" like movie, with the normal improper jokes, ridiculous puns, and narrow plot, But it is a funny funny movie with a great salute to America!!!! Thanks David Zucker if you are a person that can't laugh at yourself you probably won't like this movie at all. if your left wing you'll hate it and probably try to shut it down. but if not, you'll like it! Leslie Nielson reminds me of my grandpa in this movie, and had me laughing, Kelsey Grammer made a great Patton, any way thanks all for listening to my review.

remember a student of truth will find it, keep serching for truth!!! and don't believe everything you see on tv!

Bwana-asa-feway

2008-09-25T15:54:00.004-04:00

Bwana-asa-feway (praise God)
Back from Kenya now. God did some amazing things. We worked on water, built Beds even butchered some goats and threw a party, i fell in love with the poepl from joska. I pray God will bless their wells and use that water to grow Joska into a beautiful and lush land. check out www.410bridge.org

A rock and a hard place..... eh thats ok too.

2008-08-21T18:17:00.004-04:00

I had an awesome time Kayaking two weeks ago with my buddy Marc , during that trip I had a funny mishap. I was showing marc how to surf in a wave when all of the sudden I was speared from the side by his boat and I flip into a shallow spot where my face became pinned against a rock and the bottom of my boat. So I was laying under the water and I began to think of how in the world I was going to get MYSELF out of this situation. This is one of those situations in kayaking well were you are basically screwed!. So I abandoned my boat and wet exited so to speak lol. But any way when I poked my head up I saw mark laughing saying “why did you do that” meaning why did I bail out. “ I was right here for you jamie” mark said. See when a kayaker gets into that situation he can’t do it alone and another boater must come and allow his boat to be used for leverage. See mark was in position to help me but I didn’t reach out, I panicked clammed up and then got wet and sunk my boat!

I was reading in Jeremiah this past week and I hit chapter 29 were Jeremiah was talking to the exiled nation of Israel, and God did a mighty work in my heart. The famous verse is 29:11 but the verse that struck me hard was verse 12-14 more this time than the other. It says Call upon me and come and pray to me and I WILL LISTEN to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you declares the lord and I will bring you back from captivity!It is so easy to sometimes forget that all we have to do is cry out and look for God. Like mark and his kayak, he is there for us when we are pinned in tight spots. He is there when we are at the peak of our game. But man as I read that verse and thought back to a few weeks ago and I remembered, all I have to do Is seek him with all my heart and cry out . So remember God is in his boat waiting to rescue us, he is there to guide us , to love us , We have to continually not panic in life and seek his face above all else, and the rest is just Pickles .

Fresh look

2008-08-17T09:45:00.002-04:00

I am preparing to lead a trip to Kenya for mission work, and as I do this God is constantly reminding me that regardless of how hopeless or hopeful a situation, He is in control! I have sat back and watch some amazing things happen over the past 3 months that have me broken before him. Never doubt that he is in control. Even through dark stormy times Jesus still is in control! He walked on WATER! Over every area of your life, trust him. Finance, family, school, with your kids, all of it he has a plan…..sometime that is hard to swallow, but man his plan is perfect. Keep our trip in your prayers, and I pray all who read this will experience the sureness that Hebrews 11:1 and jer 29:11 speak of Check it out!

Me and my boys in Hockey town

2008-07-29T14:52:00.002-04:00

Living in fear is not living at all!

Awe

2008-07-08T09:01:00.005-04:00

This past week I was reminded of just how incredible god's creation truly is. i got to go lightning bug catching with my son. i think i forgot how simple things as well as family can just bring a spray of light and joy into my life. If you havn't already take some time this week and bask in the awe of God. Bask in awe of all the stuff He has done for us. Be in Awe!
after all, He is the one who can move mountains!

THANKS VETS June 6th D-day

2008-06-06T10:40:00.003-04:00

On June 6th of 1944 a battle ready coalition of U.s. and Allied Men took part in the larges unified military operation of WWII these men put fear in their pocket, and surged forward fearing not death, but fearing what would happen to the world if they would not succeed. These Brave men fought and died on this European beach so that those who could not defend themselves any longer could be set free from the evil Nazi regime. This generation has become known as the greatest generation to ever live and today 64 years later we salute their brave acts of heroism. Also I thank all veterans from all generations from our Great great grandfathers in the civil war to Jessie Hogan just back from Iraq. Thanks to all of you for your selfless acts and willingness to fight for freedom God bless

Indiana Jones & The kingdom of the Crystal Skull

2008-05-23T13:37:00.003-04:00

Hats off to Steve And George(no pun intended) this was a great addition to the Indy series. Always afraid of what Hollywood will do to the classics, especially after “the Phantom Menace” Flop, George knocks this one out of the park. Aside from the few scenes of bugs munching on communists this was an all-round great movie. This is a great movie for jr higher and sr higher alike. There is no extreme violence language or inappropriate nude or sex scenes. These guys as well as the Narnia guys proved that you can make a great blockbuster with good taste. SEE THIS MOVIE! Filled with some twists and very unexpected things this is for sure one to see on the big screen. You will really be shocked by the ending and amazed by Harrison Ford. But in order to not ruin the flick I can’t say a lot except Man o man!

Choosing to Cheat?

2008-05-21T07:48:00.006-04:00

I recently attended the orange conference in Atlanta, Georgia and what an incredible trip. While I was there I had the privileged to hear Andy Stanley speak. Something he mentioned while speaking was this book he had written for his staff called choosing to cheat. I picked up a copy and began to read it. The book talks about the balance of work and home. In my life the three most important things God, Family, church, but for a while I was allowing that to get out of balance. This book really helped to put some things into perspective as well as offered Godly and applicable solutions for creating that healthy balance of family and work. This is a book I think every man, every pastor, every CEO, should read. So if that struggle of balance is one that you have, please pick up this book. You will be blessed

God bless,
Jamie

LET'S GO PENS

2008-04-08T15:12:00.002-04:00

My son and I enjoying some playoff hockey "GO HOCKEY PENGUINS" as b owould say

Remember When?

2008-02-13T16:21:00.003-05:00

I remember when i was younger, how every time i stepped outside I would look at God's creation and think WOW! As a man gets older sometimes that can fade do to the traffic of life. But today as i was working on a film I had one of those moments with God that just stated WOW in my heart. I have been to places so many times in my life that I often overlook what it really is that i am looking at, such as the skylights of pittsburgh or the art of ice skating. Today however The beauty of buttermilk falls has once again wooed my heart and forced me to look up and thank My creator for all of his splendor and creation. Thank God for the great graphics! so take a moment and reflect on the beauty all around you. check out this lil clip. ENJOY!

Cranberry church reaches out to slum

2008-02-07T10:11:00.000-05:00

By Rick WillsTRIBUNE-REVIEWThursday, February 7, 2008

Jamie Kendrew thinks opportunity is all that really separates a kid in Cranberry from a kid in the slums of Nairobi.
"Everything about your life is going to be different if you have no school to go to and if you have to walk 10 miles for clean water. All these things we take for granted -- most people don't even have them there," said Kendrew, pastor of student ministries at Grace Community Church in Cranberry, who recently made a trip to Kenya.
Several dozen members of the nondenominational church will follow in Kendrew's steps later this year when they travel to Kenya, where Grace has become a "community partner" of 410Bridge, an Atlanta-based charity that assists with development in communities in the East African country.
Kendrew and the church's pastor, Alan Osterwise, visited Kenya in November.
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"It was the most horrifyingly amazing experience I have had in my life," Kendrew said.
All too often, though, Kenyans -- whom Kendrew found to be "intelligent, gracious and loving" -- face obstacles that are almost insurmountable. Basic education, medical care and even clean water are frequently in scant supply.
As a "community partner," Grace will work in Joska, a slum some 45 minutes from Nairobi.
"The need in Joska is pretty broad. The one basic is the need for clean water. It's critical for anything," Osterwise said.
Joska also needs a medical clinic and, as is the case throughout Kenya, more support for education. While primary school is free in Kenya, school uniforms and school supplies are not, and the cost is enough of a burden that many parents never send their children to school.
Kendrew and Osterwise said political tensions and violence in Kenya are not giving them any seconds thoughts. "It does not change the work we do," Kendrew said.
At least 1,000 people have died and as many as 350,000 people have been driven from their homes in bloody street battles that broke out in recent weeks between supporters of Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga.
After December elections, Odinga accused Kibaki of rigging the vote, sparking a breakdown in civil order.
"What you see happening is an accumulation of things that have not been addressed in Kenya -- land reform, historical injustice and the gap between the rich and the poor," said Paul Omondi, 410Bridge's Nairobi-based community development officer.
Omondi visited Grace church last weekend. Born in Nairobi's Kibera slum and raised in the Dandora slum, he attended school and college through a sponsorship from a family in Georgia.
"In areas like Joska, people are losing dreams. That is a result of poverty, and poverty should not be killing dreams the way it does," Omondi said.
Omondi said he watched as the dreams of many of his friends died. "I had a good friend who was stoned and burned at age 15 for stealing a radio.That still affects me," he said.
Unlike some relief charities that focus on a single problem, like AIDS or famine, 410Bridge works with one community on a number of problems.
"The church has a responsibility to get involved. People will look back at the tragedy of this time and ask where the church was during all of this," said Ashley Fryar, 410Bridge's marketing director.
About 100 churches have become partners of 410Bridge, which works in five communities in Kenya and hopes to expand that number to nine or 10 by the end of this year.

CHEATERS! NEVER WIN?????????????

2008-02-03T18:29:00.000-05:00

wow my mom always used to say cheaters never win
i guess in the nfl, they never heard that rule

So hear is to the NFL's big black sheep the new england patriots
they cheat for years only to be place on the nfl's biggest stage
Chuck noll never cheated bill- so shame on the nfl for even hinting you could be at his level

I SAY if WE STRIP THE MEDALISTS WE SHOUD STRIP THE PATRIOTS
OF THEIR SUPERBOWL TROPHIES

THIS CRAP KILLED BASEBALL AND THE NFL IS NEXT BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO to the NFL FOR NOT BEING HARSHER
I PRAY THAT THE US GOVERNMENT GETS INVOLVED BEFORE IT IS TOOO LATE

You are all invited to meet my Kenyan friend Paul Omondi

2008-02-01T12:43:00.002-05:00

Come and join us at Grace Community Church, this weekend to hear Paul Omondi, all the way from Kenya, speak about what is going on in his country and how his life was impacted by the 410 bridge, compassion international, and Jesus Christ.
service times are saturday, February 2nd at 7:00 and sunday, February 3rd at 9:00 & 10:45 Dont miss this once in a life time opportunity.

Pray for Kenya

2008-01-02T10:25:00.000-05:00

Hey there everyone. Im sure many of you have heard about the struggle in kenya
below is an article that shares some more detail about what is going on
please pray for Kenya and the 410 bridge also pray for Andrew Guuru and Paul Omondi our contacts in Kenya.

Violence Grows in Kenya
Protesting Escalates As President Kibaki Begins a Second Term
By SARAH CHILDRESS
January 2, 2008;

Kenya's marred presidential vote and the violence that has spiraled from it are threatening an island of stability in the otherwise volatile horn of Africa, as well as endangering U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the region.
At least 260 people have been killed so far in fighting that broke out after election officials over the weekend said sitting President Mwai Kibaki won last week's presidential election and international observers criticized voting irregularities.
Opposition candidate Raila Odinga had gone into the voting on Thursday ahead in most polls. That had raised expectations among his supporters and many outsider observers that Kenya was poised for a mostly peaceful transfer of power from one democratically elected government to another.
• Death Toll Climbs in Church Torching, as Calls for Kenya Probe Increase (01/01/08)
• For First Time, Kenyans Get a Choice (12/22/07)Those hopes collapsed after election officials named Mr. Kibaki the victor on Sunday, following delays announcing the final results. He was hastily sworn in, triggering violent protests from Mr. Odinga's supporters.
Those protests have since disintegrated into pitched battles and tribal fighting. A mob torched a church sheltering hundreds of Kenyans fleeing election violence Tuesday, killing up to 50. Mobs have torched cars and burned homes. Much of the violence has flared in Kisumu in the West, as well as in cities along the Indian Ocean, where Mr. Odinga is most popular.
Slums in Nairobi, the capital city, also have erupted. The slum of Kibera, home to one million people, has been cordoned off by police, who were out in force Tuesday, clad in riot gear. The police presence has helped calm the violence, but the mood remained tense. Food is scarce in some areas because many shops have closed to avoid looting.

The election has been a disappointment for Africa watchers, who had hoped the country's fledgling democracy and buoyant economy could serve as an example for other countries on the continent. The current crisis also has significant repercussions for the U.S., its Western allies and their strategic interests in the region.

Mr. Kibaki has been a strong supporter of American counterterrorism efforts in the region. His government has received substantial antiterrorism training and funding from the U.S. Mr. Odinga, in efforts to distance himself from the incumbent and appeal to Kenya's sizable Muslim population, appeared to be less supportive of U.S. interests going into the elections.

Kenya, meanwhile, has served as a largely neutral but influential force in some of the complex conflicts that have flared around it in East Africa. It has served as a staging ground for aid groups working in conflict zones from Sudan to Somalia. It has also served as a commercial, banking and transportation hub and a model of sorts for the kind of development the U.S. would like to see across sub-Saharan Africa.

"There's an enormous amount at stake for the U.S." in restoring order, says Stephen Morrison, director of the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.

The U.S. State Department initially congratulated Mr. Kibaki, though it withdrew that message of support after the U.K. and the European Union, tasked with observing the elections, voiced concerns about its legitimacy.

In a statement released Monday by the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, Washington said it is "concerned by serious problems experienced during the vote-counting process." It cited unrealistically high voter-turnout rates, discrepancies in reported vote counts, apparent manipulation of some election-reporting documents, and long delays in reporting results. "It is important that the rule of law be respected," the statement continued.

Apart from his inaugural speech, in which he called for calm, Mr. Kibaki has remained largely silent. But some electoral commissioners have since called for an independent investigation into the results.

Washington's focus on fighting terrorism in Africa, and its support of governments who help, have in the past made for uncomfortable partners. The U.S. has backed Ethiopia's prime minister, Meles Zenawi, a strong antiterrorism ally who won a third term in a bitterly disputed election in 2005. Scores of protesters were killed in that voting. Washington raised objections after flawed polling in Nigeria in April, but it has also supported the winner, Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua. Mr. Yar'Adua recently announced the capture of several people suspected of links to terrorist group al Qaeda.

President Mwai Kibaki during a New Year's address in Nairobi.
This election was to mark the second democratic transition for Kenya, and the first time Kenyans had two viable choices for president. Violence was a concern, as it is during elections in developing countries world-wide. But analysts hoped that this time, ethnic politics, and the corruption that had dogged years of dictatorial rule, would be put aside.

Mr. Kibaki had swept dictator Daniel arap Moi from power in 2002, vastly improved the country's infrastructure, and introduced free primary education. Under his leadership, the economy boomed. But more recently, the charismatic Mr. Odinga tapped a vein of dissatisfaction, especially along ethnic and economic lines.

The poor have been frustrated by growing economic disparity amid the country's boom. The Muslim community was enraged by what people saw as discriminatory treatment under the president's antiterrorism policies. And many Kenyans who don't share Mr. Kibaki's ethnic roots claimed his Kikuyu tribal base has benefited disproportionately from economic growth so far.

Most observers had assumed that Kenya's lively press and highly engaged population would ensure that both candidates respected the democratic process. But some human-rights activists said Mr. Kibaki's government had begun a slow clampdown on political and press freedom in recent years. In 2005, Mr. Kibaki proposed an amendment to the constitution that allocated more power to the head of state, but voters rejected the amendment in a movement led by Mr. Odinga.

"Since then, I could see a hardening of rhetoric and action within the political leadership," said Maina Kiai, chairman of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, a respected watchdog group, adding: "So, this was foreseeable, in that sense."

Mr. Odinga has planned a rally in a downtown Nairobi park tomorrow, at which supporters are encouraged to wear black armbands. Although he has called for peace, the gathering could easily boil over into further violence. Mr. Odinga has said that any negotiations for a satisfactory settlement of the crisis would have to start with government recognition that he is the legitimate president, not Mr. Kibaki.

--John D. McKinnon contributed to this article

Merry CHRISTmas

2007-12-13T14:25:00.000-05:00

hey to all who read this

just wanted to wish you a merry christmas

"There and Back again" a pastors tale

2007-11-28T10:24:00.001-05:00

well i have been to the other side of the world and the globe just keeps on shrinking. My trip to kenya was amazingly haunting. Africa is so much i need of oppurtunity. the people are incredible they love Jesus, but they lack the simplest of needs. The 4/10bridge should be commended for their impressive work in Kenya. Lanny Donahoe, thank you for your heart and for your efforts. i have seen first hand the life impact that the 4/10 is having and ill i can do is weep. I have been home less than 24 hours and i can't stop thinking about Kenya. be in prayer for kenya, africa, the 410 bridge, lanni donahoe, big stuff and all who may be attempting to help in africa. my heart is s till trying to digest all that i have seen so check back for some more details and thoughts on Kenya, please dont miss my coming posts

Jamie

one week and counting

2007-11-09T14:12:00.001-05:00

well all i am one week out from my big journey to Africa
please keep me in prayer. We will be leaving friday and will be all over the nation of kenya for the 10 days to follow. ill keep you updated on our progress and what God is doing

So i decided to go to africa!

2007-11-02T10:49:00.000-04:00

1 Peter 4:10
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.

it has been a while and I haven’t posted much but with the new passion that God has put on my heart I need to revive this forum.

I had a great summer and God did some awesome things in my heart. so with that being said my new goal is simple lets save the world! I know I know... I sound like a tree hugging hippie but that is not my route... forget about the trees and reindeer, i want to help people. so many people all around lack the every day things we take for granted. so........ God says Go!

I don't have a heart for missions or so i think, so what do I do????

what can we do???

if I buy into living in high definition then I have to follow what God is saying to me right now. This past summer I caught a glimpse of the needs in Africa and God spoke to me, so i listen!

Kenya to be exact. From my days of hanging out with John kinyanjui, and mad mike the Kenyan, freinds from kenya, I have always had a burden for this country. then because those nuts came from there, but really because of the tremendous needs of simple things. SO I DECIDED TO GO TO AFRICA!

yup I’m going to Africa, Kenya….. in two weeks I leave!

I’m going to meet with community leaders over there around Nairobi to discuss how my church & I can team up with them. our primary goal is the spreading of the gospel and our secondary goals are helping with the humanitarian crisis going on there. Water, a simply thing we have every day here but in Kenya it is as precious as gold. So as a blessed follower of Jesus I have to go you see how we can help provide.
The 410 bridge has been awesome at setting the ground work and I really desire your prayers. They are doing a great thing and I have no idea right now how God will use me but I know he will, pray for his will this is going to be an amazing trip and i pray God will use it to change lives. check back for more updates!

-Jamie

2007-02-05T20:36:00.000-05:00

HE SKATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-01T08:58:00.000-05:00

WOOO HOOOOOO November 24th 2006 my 1 year old son took to the ice for the first time
we laced him up in his size 3 skates and he stood on the rubber matts then walked a few steps. so we then took him to the end of the ice and placed him on the ice...............Where he stood completely up right as if on dry land. he then groaned and skated in to my arms like he was walking. What a moment!!!! He skated better then most first time skaters. was it low center mass, was it the kendrew legacy of hockey living in him ( if you have ever seen me play you know that is not it), was it his strong leggs, I'm not sure but it was funny, awesome, and one of the best moments of my Life. So Brandon, here's to you lil man. Good skate!

Father's love

2006-11-19T22:05:00.000-05:00

Think about this. no matter what we do Christ still loves us. it is so cool to speak to high school students who grasp this concept. As i sat on a mountian side talking to this student i listened to him in his brokenness asking for forgiveness. I listned to this student poor out his heart in confession, because he was so affraid of disapointing God. it was genuine, and refreshing. yes this student was talking of some problems in life. but how beautiful the heart of those who long for their Abba's love. he was searching so hard for God that he would not rest untill he had an answer. All he wanted to hear was "I love you". As we prayed I could hear the comfort in his voice when he realized God loves him as much now as he ever will. He found comfort in God's love. That unconditional all powerful love. No matter what we do He (God) continues to seek us to bring us to his fold. What a love! What a Gift! What a God!

A moment in His presence

2006-11-15T10:27:00.000-05:00

I sat in the woods this past week reading through the book of James praying for God to make me a righteous man. and as I sat there I began to experisence God in a incredible way through His nature. Redneck or bumpkin are terms that are often used when speaking about the outdoorsmen. However the more time I spend outside the closer I feel to him. It's like their is a wall removed from in between God and I. I feal so small. I am so small. Yet God Loves me still. In all of the world He is looking out for me. In my hardships He sharpens me, in my joys He cheers with me. and in my sorrow He comforts me. I just had to express that GOD IS AWESOME! and I praise Him for all He does. may I one day have the faith that will not cease. I cant even begin to comprehend looking out over salt fork lake, the beauty that God has in store for us in His kingdom. Take some time this week and get alone with God for atleast an hour. dont read dont speak just be still before him. It is a awesome experience!!!!!! God bless

Birthdays

2006-08-27T21:35:00.000-04:00

We celebrated my son's first birthday this week. It was a great time with family and friends. It is amazing how fast time passes. I still feel like he is just a few days old,......and it is already a year later. One thing is for sure kids really make you put into perspective the things you call a priority. Happy birthday Brandon

carpe diem ....... No kidding

VACATION WHAT A GREAT IDEA

2006-08-08T19:58:00.000-04:00

Ahhh! Hocking Hills OH what a awesome place. Michelle and I got to get away for a night and we stayed in a little slice of heaven. a hut tub, No people, wild life all around, silence, and food. What more could we ask for For all of you parents and married folks you really should check out this site and get away for a weekend, it was an awesome lil retreat for my wife and I. check it out and enjoy!
http://www.getaway-cabins.com/

Me and My boy

2006-08-08T19:53:00.000-04:00

This weeks High-def person is my awesome son Brandon. We had a great time today going to steelers training camp and hanging out with the super bowl champs. I love this little guy he reminds me of how great a sacrifice God made for us by sending Christ! thanks again God.

GO STEELERS!

GOD'S Blogs

2006-08-01T19:17:00.000-04:00

Had a great enounter with God this past week at Big Stuf.
I got to spend the week worshiping God with my youth group. It was awesome. I was blown away by the 4 hour worship service we attended. it was so awesome to see my students raising their hands and praising God.
It reminded me how blessed i am to be serving God. Also while on this trip i got ahold of the book God's Blogs by lanny donahoe. If your looking for a great uplifting and quick read check it out. it is written from the perspective of God writing on a blog site. Check it out!

BIG STUF AND NEW BABIES

2006-07-27T15:33:00.000-04:00

WEll this was an awesome last couple of weeks, My brother and His wife had the priveledge of bringing int ot he world the first kendrew girl in generations
WELCOME to the family Emma Kendrew

BIG stuf cam was awesome and made me realize just how big our God is
Praise him for all he does

BIG STUF IS HERE

2006-07-19T08:13:00.000-04:00

PLEASE BE IN PRAYRE FOR OUR GROUP AS WE HEAD TO PANAMA CITY FL

UNDERCONSTRUCTION

2006-04-13T17:06:00.000-04:00

Sorry guys due to the Moving of my church and my family This site won't be updated untill may sorry and thanks

LOOK FOR MORE UPDATES IN MAY

ONE FOR THE THUMB! THEY DID IT

2006-02-06T16:46:00.000-05:00

And they did it with class
My hi-def person goes to the Pittsburgh Steelers for their super bowl XL
victory and for doing it, giving the glory to the one who deserves glory! I have often said God is to busy to worry about football, but thank you Lord :}
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO IT WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND MY THOUGHTS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i0uUnAkha4

this is a clip of the steelers locker room after their victory over the Broncos

Quote of the week!

2006-02-04T14:53:00.000-05:00

Ed Young pastor at Fellowship church in Dallas Fort worth, Texas is a really awesome Leader and creative pastor.
I had the chance to hear him speak on leadership last week and this quote gets quote of the week for me! Check em out!

"As a leader you need to take people where they need to go Not where they want to go"
-Ed Young

http://fellowshipchurch.com/fcweb/home.aspx

http://www.creativepastors.com/splash.phtml

High Def Person of the Week

2006-01-31T23:57:00.001-05:00

Jonathon 1st samuel 13-14
January 29-Feb 4 , 2006
This week as I was reading God’s word the person of Jonathan has jumped out of the pages of the bible and earned a spot for this weeks Person of high def.
If you look at 1Samual 14 you will see an amazing courageous man of God. Don’t take my word for but check it out. The story is as such. Saul had screwed up and tried to do things his way and because of this he was in trouble. The Philistines where prepped and ready for battle with an army as numerous as the sand on the beach and Saul’s poor leadership and lack of numbers has caused panic through out Israel’s army . Israel’s army in turn began to quake in fear and Saul is told his kingdom will not prevail. Saul cowers away and hides under a tree while his men are tortured but not knowing what is going on. Saul himself is sulking and crying. Jonathan his son, A man of God, is tired of sitting around so he tells his armor bearer that we are going to attack the Philistines at Micmash. Surely George Patton would be proud. Not only was he going to attack he said this. 14:6 Let us go attack those uncircumcised fellows and Perhaps the Lord will act in our favor. What a step in faith! WOW not only that he goes on to plan the most un-strategic attack in military history. He said “Let’s let em see us and if they talk trash and call us up then we know God has given them into our hands”. Then they climbed a cliff and Killed 20 Philistines. This caused such a panic that the entire philistine army fled and began to kill each other in confusion. As the Philistines retreat all of Israel saw what was going on and mounted up and finished the drive that Jonathan and his armor bearer started. 600 soldiers for Israel defeated an army as numerous as the sand due to Jonathan’s act of faith. Here is to you Jonathan, warrior, man of God, faithful friend. That is high def!
I tell you this God can do mighty things with you. High Def baby, high def! Just trust him!

I GOT A FEELING.................SO DO YOU!

2006-01-31T23:57:00.000-05:00

In case you haven't heard !

http://www.superbowl.com/

2006-01-29T23:23:00.000-05:00

Here is one of my new favorite authors and speakers
This guy is the prime example of living Loud for Christ
check it out
here is his website
http://www.erwinmcmanus.com/barbarianway

I GOT A FEELING....................

2006-01-29T20:23:00.000-05:00

All Have sought It Out, But Only One Will Stand!
At the end of the day only steel will remain
Here's to you Pittsburgh!
HERE WE GO STEELERS