Do you have vision for what you're doing?

From a photoshoot with Bonnie, Meredith and JJ.  (Kona 2008)

Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained.  - Proverbs 29:18

A Bruised Arm and A Half Bag Of Apples

Korean lessons in Kona 2008 

I love when random things happen.  I mean, really random things... 

No Flow, Stream Of Consciousness

Akaka Falls, Big Island, Hawaii 2008

As you can see I haven't been writing that much lately.  I sat down to write a blog the other night and it just didn't flow.  

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Sorry I haven't been on my blogging A game lately.  

If you're interested in keeping up with us more you can follow us on twitter.  I try to update there on what we're doing throughout the day and also share things that I have found inspirational or resourceful.  

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Did you know we have a photography blog?

I just posted a new sunrise photo in our photography blog.  You can check it out here -->  http://www.thebakersphotography.blogspot.com  

Get Out Of Debt

Currency from Mexico, Kenya and Latvia.  

I was recently asked to share a written testimony of how we got out of debt from a friend that will be leading a Dave Ramsey course at his church in Louisville Kentucky... 

Be Brief to Communicate Clearer

You have a lot of good things to say.

Don't let those good things be lost amidst mediocre filler.   

I often write a full blog post, then before posting, delete multiple paragraphs of distracting and unnecessary information.

Ask yourself "What am I truly trying to communicate?"    

Then ruthlessly edit out anything that would distract from what you are really trying to say.  

I Struggle With Depression

This is the saddest photo of me that I could find.  This was part of my 365 project in 2008, after all my friends (one of them being Jess!) left Kona. 

Since I've been posting about others being vulnerable, I guess I'll be vulnerable.  I struggle with depression.  

Blistering Sunburn, an Ambulance, and a Drunk Preacher. Pt 2

A bottle a friend bought for me while travelling, I never ended up drinking any of it though.

Last week I posted about Jim who although he was covered in blisters and had been throwing up blood refused to go to the hospital.  

Obedience, Public Confession, Beauty and Grace

The women praying for one of the female staff here at YWAM Honolulu

We had something beautiful happen during our monday morning worship time...

Blistering Sunburn, an Ambulance, and a Drunk Preacher. Pt 1.

A car accident I came upon in Columbia MD in 2008. 

Every Tuesday night I take a team of our students down to Waikiki to do street ministry.  There is never a dull night... 

5 Questions For Your Good Idea

Grand Opening of Charity's Closet in Savage, MD.  

I'm a starter, I like starting things, I like dreaming big… 

Who's Responsible For Worship

A photo from Monday Morning worship here at the YWAM base.

I've been wanting to write a series of blog posts on worship for a while now.  I think this is as good of a starting point as any… 

I am guest posting today on Anneli's blog!

Anneli caring for an orphan in China.

I wrote a guest post for my good friend Anneli's blog today.  

You can check it out here --> 5 Creative Ways to Better Support Your Missionary

We LOVE adoption!!! And this t-shirt!

T-shirt design

If you don't know already, Jess and I LOVE adoption!  Check out how you can support some friends of ours!