The Power of Prayer

“When we work, we work, but when we pray, God works.” Bill Hybels To a young surf grom growing up just a few blocks from the beach in Corona del Mar in the 1960’s (see Corona del Mar and Growing Up), Bruce Brown’s epic surf movie “The Endless Summer” had a deep-rooted...

Heaven Can’t Wait

”What is your life? It is a mist that appears for a little while. Then it disappears.”     James 4:14 When I first heard about Steve Jobs death I was working Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco (October 5, 2011).   I had walked up to the Apple Store near Union Square to...

Opening Day in Paradise

 “The serious business of Heaven is joy.”      CS Lewis I have a dear friend who for several years invited my son and I to join him and his son to Opening Day of the San Francisco 49ers season at the now defunct Candlestick Park.  It was always a memorable day, which...

Hit over the head by a 2×4

Lives Transformed. Period. When I hear people question the truth of scripture, my first thought is to point them to someone who reflects the joy and confidence and presence of having Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.  To me, nothing speaks stronger to the truth...

Is there surfing in Heaven?

Blog #1: Setting the Stage “If we are enjoying so much progress, why is everyone so worn out?“ – Dr. Richard A. Swenson Surfing in Heaven. Outrageous thought! Or not?… My plan is to take a very serious look at the possibilities of being able to surf in heaven, as I...