BJ Not BK

 Another week gone, and another series of posts handed over in triplicate to the folks at iron mountain to be hauled via armored car to the hillside bunker for safe keeping.  This week the flags are at half staff in honor of Dad and the motorcade to the bunker is being escorted by Texas Rangers on horseback...my Dad loved westerns.

1.  Friday is for photos:  S. is growing like a weed.

So much so that we can barely keep him fed with our current combination of nursing and baby food.  Our solution?  Baby Giraffe hoofs.

2.  Chicago is my favorite city of all time period.  M and I had the incredible opportunity of staying right in downtown at a friend's 3 story home.  The house had a rooftop garden with a grill, furniture, and an incredible view.  On several nights we grilled out and sat for hours looking at the city and talking.

This was taken from the John Hancock building.  If you look closely you can see the red circle, this is where the house is.

3.  If you like great photography make sure to visit Steve Mckoy's Friday photos here [link] and Joe Thorn's here [link].

Want to see your photo published here?  Submit all family friendly photos to bjnotbk@gmail.com for consideration.  Please note that I reserve the right to publish or not publish any submission.

4.  The last two weeks have been tough, sad, and wonderful.  I miss my Dad but have been so encouraged by the support of family, friends, church, co-workers, and my Steeple family.  Thank you.

5.  What are you reading?  I just read through Acts, Chapter 14 this morning, the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas and I am convinced that when the gospel is preached several things happen:

1.  People are drawn to Jesus and are saved.
2.  People are divided, those who believe and those who do not.
3.  Lives are changed. 

I am still making my way through John Newton and have also picked up the following:

6.  What are you listening to?  I just picked up some new tunes in Itunes.  Jack Johnson's new record, John Legend, REM's new record, and a song by Alicia Keys.

Here is one of the songs off the new album...enjoy!

7.  Weekend plans anyone?  I have been given the privledge of attending the 

National Resurgence Conference:
Text & Context [Link]

Here is the schedule for Monday to give you a sample of the conference.

I plan on taking lots of pictures, taking lots of notes, and will give you daily updates as time permits or at worst case give you an overview when I get back.  Please pray for my safety in travel and please pray for my wife and children while I am away.

8.   Thanks everyone for reading bjnotbk this week.  My prayer is that you will be entertained and encouraged or challenged each time you stop by.  I am also praying for you, my readers, that is, so be encouraged in knowing that no matter what someone, somewhere is praying for you.  Now go read your Bible, love your family, lover your neighbor, get outside, and love Jesus!