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Daddy Daughter Date with Natalia

Tonight I enjoyed going out on a Daddy-Daughter Date with my 11-year old daughter Natalia. We had a nice dinner at Cheesecake Factory then went bowling. Lots of fun and good conversations! Some of my favorite quotes:

“You’re going to be walking me down the aisle.” Then she said the magic words: “Not soon.”

“Dad, can u believe in 12 1/2 more years your going be walking down the aisle?! I’m getting married at 24.”

She’s quite the planner!

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2 Great Books to Read & Give Your Friends!

I am excited to announce two awesome new books by my friend and co-pastor Gregg Farah which are now available for purchase: 52 Ways to Grow Your Faith, and 52 Reasons to Believe. You can also download them as a bundle from downloadyouthministry.com. Below is a description of the books:

52 WAYS TO GROW YOUR FAITH … will liberate you from thinking the only way to grow spiritually requires reading and praying. Instead, learn to grow spiritually while walking, driving, or working out. 52 Ways to Grow Your Faith will jump-start a stalled faith, provide a road map for a new faith, and energize an active faith. Use this resource with friends in a weekly study group or on your own–but get ready to try new ways to grow your faith.

52 REASONS TO BELIEVE … is a devotional theology book, offering biblical teaching on foundational truths of the Christian faith. Not only will you learn what the Bible says about itself and God, but you’ll discover how they relate to contemporary life. Learn on your own or with a group, but expect to develop a stronger faith with 52 Reasons to Believe.

Who are these books for? Many want a rich, active faith, but feel ill-equipped to achieve that goal. The 52 Series is the perfect resource for new Christians, spiritual seekers, or seasoned believers. Whether you’re taking your first steps, gaining a big-picture overview of Christianity, or looking to refresh your faith, this series will help. They’re great books to read on your own, but they’re even better when read and discussed in a group.
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A Book You Can Read in 30 Minutes That Will Impact The Rest of Your Life

You’re probably wondering right now why this post looks funny.
You’re probably thinking: Why did Kevin right-align this?
I don’t like it.
It’s weird.
It’s different. 
It’s not what I’m used to.
You might be contemplating whether you should just stop reading.
Don’t.
Change.
Life is full of it. 
It’s inevitable. 
Our family has been through a lot of it the past few years. 
We’re going through it as I write this. 
I bet you are too. 

There is an amazingly powerful little story about 2 mice and 2 Littlepeople that every person needs to read. 
In fact, millions have already read it. 
If you haven’t you need to. 
Last night we finished reading it as a family. 
It’s a short story that will have lifelong impact on how you view change. 
It’s called Who Moved My Cheese. 
Whether you are young or old, do yourself a favor and read this book. 
If you have 30 minutes right now, don’t even bother getting up. 
Download it as a PDF and read it for free here. 
Have I said you need to read this book yet? 
OK, I’m done.
Stop reading this post about the book and start reading the book itself. 
Enjoy!
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Look Who’s 15!

Today is our oldest daughter Claudia’s 15th birthday! Claudia is beautiful, witty, kind, creative, artistic, smart, and a very talented musician. She loves Family Force 5 and Honey Boo Boo. We are so proud of her and excited about her future which is filled with hope and promise in Jesus. Happy Birthday Claudia!!!!!