Matt Smith, Ann Mara and I were in Chicago this week co-hosting a conference on the Congo. There were over 30 church leaders and pastors in attendance. Heard some sober testimonies from Congolese natives Marcel and Cyprian and a powerful trip summary from Lynne Hybels on her recent time in the DRC. Also, made friends […]
One of my best friends out there is Jon Lemke. If you’ve never met Jon, I’m sorry… and I also won’t be able to explain him to you. He’s one of a kind!! I was in Jon’s wedding about this time last year, and just 12 months later he and Christina are traveling around the
My folks took us out on the boat yesterday for a good chunk of time. Lake Billy Chinook is pretty cool — it has huge rim rock on the sides and goes on for miles. There is one stretch with an amazing view of Mt. Jefferson. It was also a big success for the girls
