It seemed like spring was on the way. Warmer days, sunshine, birds chirping. Then we remembered that spring in Happy Valley means lots of overcast, rainy, dreary days. And I love it! When the rains come down the creeks come up. That translates to days ripe for kayaking some of Read more…
Oh you know, just a normal Tuesday night for Team Sublett. Kim and the kids decided that they wanted to make my 46th birthday memorable, so they accompanied me to a tattoo shop this evening. Yep–all 9 of us trucked it downtown, traipsed into the tattoo parlor, and got me Read more…
As my birthday comes to a close, I’m a pretty content man. The day was filled with lots of reminders of the good things in my life, and the year has been one of some great/difficult/wonderful moments. Over the past 9 months I’ve moved back into youth ministry. The change Read more…
Sometimes the first glimpse doesn’t give you all the info that you need. Sadie has always been our messy kid. She’s creative and delightful and artistic and talented in so many ways (you ought to see the incredible painting she made for my birthday!) And she’s usually got traces of Read more…
I’m a reader. I can remember crushing the Hardy Boys series when I was in 6th grade. The librarian at Robins Air Force Base knew me by name. My love for reading just so happens to feed another love of mine: getting books! I’ve been keeping the mailman just as Read more…
Yeah, that sounds like a lot. But that’s what we cranked out today. 10 of us (the midtown “staff”) pulled a “day away” to attack an issue that we’ve been wanting to tackle for some time. I don’t know if the idea was original with him, but Steve called it Read more…
(That’s the title of a movie I’ve never seen. But I’ve heard of it. If you’ve seen it, maybe you can leave a comment as to whether I should watch it or not. Thanks.) It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for anything that passes itself off as manly. I’ve Read more…
Steve preached a good message on the biblical concept of REST (listen here). I’ve been thinking about that idea for several days. When is the last time you have felt truly and fully rested–recharged and renewed and reinvigorated? Steve pointed out several of our bad habits and practices. I know Read more…
It is better to give than to receive…The Apostle Paul attributes this to Jesus himself. We try to practice that, both as a family and as a faith community. We believe in generosity as a practical application of our faith in Jesus, as a way of loving our neighbor, as Read more…
Charlie is my little buddy. He likes to go with me when I have an errand to run or when I’m picking up the older kids from after-school activities. Just about every Sunday when I’m leading worship, he finds someone to bring him to the apron of the stage at Read more…