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March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 revkevjr Bucket List, Family, Fun, Parenting, Sports

Daddy-Daughter Date Brooklyn Nets vs. Golden State Warriors

Last night Natalia and I had the fun of going to the Brooklyn Nets vs. Golden State Warriors game on a Daddy-Daughter Date. We were excited to see “the Splash Brothers” Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, arguably the best offensive back court in the NBA today. Unfortunately Thompson had an off night and only scored 7, and Steph only had 8 points going into the 4th quarter due to foul trouble. But, they did make it exciting as Curry scored 18 in the 4th and the game came down to the wire. Tied at 108 Jarrett Jack hit a tough contested jumper with 1.1 seconds on the clock to go ahead. Curry got the ball with a chance, but Brooklyn defended well and he couldn’t get the shot off on time, and Brooklyn won. It was a great game, and more importantly a really great shared experience with my girl!

February 8, 2015 revkevjr Art, Family, Fun, Marriage, Painting

New Painting: Ocean Sunset

Tonight our church’s marriage ministry hosted a Paint Night. Here’s my painting.

January 3, 2015 revkevjr Family, Holidays, Life, Parenting

Happy 17th Birthday Claudia!!!

Today my eldest child turned 17! Happy Birthday Claudia!!!!

January 2, 2015January 2, 2015 revkevjr Adventure, Christianity, Communication, Faith, Family, Holidays, Journey, Legacy, Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer

Family Idea for 2015

In an effort to express our faith in and dependance on God, to be more intentional about praying specifically for one another, and to grow in encouragement this year, I came up with the idea to create Prayer and Encouragement Journals for each member of our family. The idea is simple. Whenever we feel led to pray for or share an encouraging word with one another, in addition to expressing our care verbally, each person is invited to write their prayer or word of encouragement in the journal of the person they are thinking about and praying for. My hope is that these books will be a way for us deepen our heart-to-heart connections, and that as we read them, the journals will serve as a resource to uplift, inspire, and infuse us with hope. Maybe you’d like to do something similar in your home this year.

December 25, 2014December 25, 2014 revkevjr Family, Holidays, Life, Marriage, Parenting

Merry Christmas 2014!!!

December 12, 2014 revkevjr Family, Fun, Holidays, Travel

Jones Beach Christmas Light Spectacular

Tonight after Natalia’s Winter Chorus Concert I surprised the family and took them to the Jones Beach Holiday Light Spectacular. We had a very nice, enjoyable time together! Well worth the trip!

December 9, 2014 revkevjr Christianity, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Family, Journey, Life, Mentoring, Ministry, Student Ministry, Transformation, Youth Ministry

Share Your Story: At What Point Did Your Faith Become Your Own?

I am currently reading a book by Len Kageler in which he mentioned a question he often asks his students. I thought it was an interesting question, and I would love to hear your responses to it.

At what point did your faith become your own? That is, do you see your Christian faith as a carryover of what your parents told you, or has there been a point when you realized it is now your faith, not theirs. Be honest. Tell me your story.

December 3, 2014December 3, 2014 revkevjr Bucket List, Family, Fun, Marriage, Parenting, Sports

1st NFL Game

On Monday night, thanks to some very kind friends, our family had the fun of going to the Jets vs. Dolphins game at Metlife Stadium. It was the first NFL game for all of us. (Ady and I went to a pre-season game a few years ago, but that was like a scrimmage.) It’s a partial bucket-list check-off item. For the full check-off, we need to go to a Cowboys game! (I hear next year they’re playing, I mean beating, the Jets.)

November 5, 2014November 5, 2014 revkevjr Campus Ministry, Christianity, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Family, Fellowship, History, Jesus, Leadership, Legacy, Life, Ministry, Missions, Outreach, Parenting, Prayer, School, Student Ministry, Youth Ministry

The Dream Has Come True!

Today, after months and months of prayer and hard work, our daughter Natalia’s dream of starting the first-ever Christian Club at Roslyn Middle School came true! They had 11 students there for their first meeting, and they all left saying they had a good time. We are very thankful to the school administration for their support, to Mrs. Marx for supporting the club as their advisor, and to Emma Rucci and Long Island Youth For Christ for their guidance in walking Natalia through the process of getting the club started. We are SOOOO proud of our daughter who is such a courageous leader. Yeah God! Way to go Natalia! You are making an impact and leaving a legacy!

October 5, 2014 revkevjr Family, Holidays, Legacy, Life, Parenting

Happy 13th Birthday Natalia!!!

We now have 2 teenagers in our house! Happy Birthday to Natalia who became a teenager today!!!! We love this very special girl who is funny, passionate, friendly, kind, athletic, and a real leader. Please join us in praying the Lord’s blessings over her life. She is in the middle of starting the first ever Christian Club at her middle school, seeking to shine her light and leave a legacy in her school. We are so proud of her!