Quotes

We ought to think about getting tangled up.  The streamlined life is not worth living, Community and friendship are things to get tangled up in.  They aren't easy or efficient.  But they give meaning to our lives. -Greg Veltman, Comment Magazine, "Making Friends for Life", 2006.

To be a Christian is to work for the new humanity.  Jesus commands his followers to feed and clothe and visit and take care of those who need it.  They're fellow image-bearers, they're just like us, and when we love them, we're loving God-Rob Bell in "Sex God"

"To criticize pornography is not repressive," writes Jensen. "To speak about what one knows and feels and dreams is, in fact liberating.  We are not free if we aren't free to talk about our desire for an egalitarian intimacy and sexuality that would reject pain and humiliation.  That is not prudishness or censorship. . . It is to say that people matter more than the profits of pornographers and the pleasure of pornography consumers."  Dines asserts that speaking out against harmful sexuality makes us no more anti-sex than speaking out against unhealthy fast food makes us anti-eating.  We hate pornography precisely because we love sex so much!  As Christians, we affirm the beauty of the body and the sanctity of God's gift of sexuality.  Let us reclaim it, unashamedly.-From "Living in a Rape Culture", Prism Magazine, Sept/Oct. 2008

Kids

What can I say, we have cute kids:)  Ana is super excited about her big girl and Zeke finally rolled over!  

Hurricane Ike

We were effected by high winds from hurricane Ike.  We were without power for one week.
This is down our road, a street light blown over.

These trucks are parked here because there is a tree across the road preventing them from going any farther.

We had some of the crazy winds. Then the power went out on Sunday.  The college had power by Monday night, so we were able to eat meals in the dining hall.  We camped at out house for awhile and then eventually stayed with friends.  Our power returned Saturday night.

Baby Zeke

It's taken us a long time to finally post some pictures of Zeke and the fam. It is definitely much busier with 2 children. But, they are both well, cute, and fun! Ana continues to amaze us at her learning. She has also begun potty training! Here are some photos.

Kenyon in Spring

This flower is working its way through the cement, impressive.
Middle path at Kenyon

It has been beautiful around here. Here are a few pictures.