I can’t believe it’s been two years. Our first Sunday in worship was March 18th, 2018. We weren’t quite ready. Lots of staff and volunteers worked around the clock for a solid week to make our grand opening happen. So…
The Water’s Edge
My 20/20 Vision
For the last three weeks at The Water’s Edge, I have been talking about developing a 20/20 vision for our lives. Who do you want to be by the end of the year? What is something you feel led to…
I wrestled when I was younger. It is still one of my favorite sports. I wrestled a future Olympic champion a number of times. That is my only notable achievement as a wrestler. I didn’t keep track, but I’m guessing…
The automatic piano in the hospital lobby plays the old Christmas songs until their effect is like a child practicing a violin for the first time. Companies have Christmas parties that are like class reunions: people either really like them…
Dear Water’s Edge Family – Throughout our short history as a church, I have observed so many people demonstrating great acts of faith: Serving children and youth even though they were overwhelmed by the thought of volunteering with creatures this…
Ron Smith was an early member of The Water’s Edge. His smile was infectious. So was the sparkle in his eyes. Everyone who knew Ron knew something about him: His genuine love for people. Ron was an accountant, financial planner,…
My oldest son is at the National Debate Tournament in Dallas this week with a dozen or so of his teammates. I dropped him off at Millard North High School on Saturday morning. Two white vans were being loaded up…
My son is going off to college in a few months. I am guessing you knew that. Times are changing. I have prayed. I have talked to people. I have done lots of self-reflection. And I came up with something…
Benjamin walked across the stage at Baxter Arena the other night. His graduation gown was bight blue with a gold stole. The bowtie was Millard North’s colors: green and blue. The smile on his face was big. I sat and…
I got to see my mom last weekend. She usually visits us on Mother’s Day but came a week early this year. She watched David play lacrosse and saw Benjamin and the others from the Class of 2019 be recognized…