Just trying out tumblr. There’s always a new toy, eh? Here’s me.

Local potter Mark Terry invited me out to his anagama kiln to see how he makes such unique art. This quick little video is just a preview of what’s to come…

Running time: 40 seconds

This week at church we’re doing a 24 hour fast from Tuesday night to Wednesday night. These are the Queries that we’re keeping in mind during the fast…

Queries:

1. Do you believe God’s plan is large enough to tackle global warming, war, terror, genocide, and apathy? Do you trust God to use you in your daily life to confront these evils?

2. Do you have faith that God can use you, and others from North Valley to bring about the changes necessary to tackle global warming, war, terror, genocide, and apathy?

3. Do you experience the grace of God as sufficient for all your failings? That even as you contribute to the evils of the world, the love of God is a transformative power in your life leading you to a better way of being?

4. Do you understand and practice a commitment to non-violence and peace making, both in your home and community? Do you extend the grace God has given you to others, a grace that frees you from guilt and leads you in love to a life of discipleship?

5. If you have believed, have you been given the courage to act? If the courage has been given, will you ask for the strength to continue? If given the strength, will you give grace to those who have not believed, lacked the courage, or whose strength has failed?

6. Do you have the humility to know that more can be done, and the faithfulness to listen?

Here’s some family stuff video. Most you’ve already seen, but use the ‘Guide’ option to navigate to the “Personal-ish” section, then let ‘er rip. The “What What” video should be in the mix…

Though Brian doesn’t actually live in Yamhill County, his car spends a lot of time in Newberg. And since his car runs on vegetable oil that he scrounges from Newberg businesses, I figured he’d be a great interview. Brian tells us about his VW Jetta TDI that he’s converted to run on recycled vegetable oil. He also gives a tour of his oil filtration system.

Running time: 7 minutes, 42 seconds

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This is what happens when I’m left alone in hotel rooms. I mess around making videos of myself getting slammed in the head by doors.