Dunkin my Daughter

About a week ago, something amazing happened. We had baptisms at C4 (Cibolo Creek Community Church). Okay, as far as the church world goes, that’s not out of the ordinary. But baptisms are one of my absolute favorite times at church! I love hearing the stories of people’s lives and how they are so different […]

I Don’t Dance

My kids love TV shows and music that sometimes drive me crazy. Parents, can I get an AMEN?! Let me rattle off a few examples for you: The Wiggles, Blues Clues, Dora the Explora (by the way…Explora is NOT a word). However, there are times where I can be going about my day, returning emails […]

Excuses

It is has been way too long since I’ve posted anything on this blog. Why? Good question. I recently met with a group of creatives over lunch and we all asked ourselves the same question. For clarification, the topic wasn’t “Why hasn’t Matt posted anything on his blog in a while” even though I suggested […]

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLA7dQ-uxR0 I’m not sure why but most of my life, I’ve been extremely respectful of authority. Sometimes to a fault. It wouldn’t matter who it was. It could be a police officer, teacher, my parents, crossing guard, meter maid or even the manager at the local Taco Bell. Like I said…to a fault. Sure, my […]

Not a Fan

I am not really a huge fan of the sport of cycling. Honestly, I get a little worked up when I’m driving and there is an entire lane taken up by one or two cyclists. I mean seriously, does a bicycle REALLY need to take up a whole lane? Don’t they know that I have […]

Against the Current

I DO NOT like conflict. I don’t avoid it necessarily but my stomach churns when I have to confront it. I’ll be honest with you too, when it happens I get pretty bent out of shape. “Why me? What am I doing wrong? Can’t anything be easy?” are phrases that will eventually come out of […]

What I Love About the Bible

A new year is upon us and with it comes a whole host of commitments that we, deep down inside, never intend on keeping. Everything from gym memberships and diet plans to improving relationships and yes…a better connection with God. When we focus on our relationship with God, we can’t escape our desire to read […]

Unexpectedly Better

Our lives are full of “Plan B’s” aren’t they? For example, when I was in High School I was saving up money for my first car. My parents were kind enough to match whatever I had earned and so they would pay for half of the car. “Back in my day” (insert grumpy old man […]

Kicking Over Anthills

I love causing trouble. I’m not sure why. I have to blame it partially on testosterone (my gender’s fault), partially on upbringing (my parents fault), and partially on how I’m geared (God’s fault). I can remember from an early age, running out into the backyard and kicking over anthills just to watch them scurry and […]

Growing in Wonder

I love my kids!!! I really do. I know you are supposed to say that when you are a parent but it is definitely true of me. My son Kaiden (3) is a terrific guy. He loves to rough house and wrestle. Its like living with Kato from the Pink Panther. He can attack […]