My two oldest boys hiked a section of the Appalachian Trail a couple years ago. I even have a picture to document their adventure Click here and scroll down for a photo. They came back with some neat pictures and tales to tell that will endure long after the pictures are gone.

Chuk has taken a break from his studies to serve as a counselor at Camp Barakel this summer. He wants to keep and eternal focus. This picture was taken a couple years ago. Chuk was looking out toward the Manitous. I always wonder if he is thinking back to the time we spent there or if he is thinking forward to some future adventure.
Please keep Chuk in your prayers this summer. Please pray that he would know God and be used of God in the …

We are enjoying a beautiful summer week here in our part of the world. The weather has been perfect. I do love Michigan weather. You can enjoy what is good about each season. We have mild summers, gorgeous autumns, and winters that really make you appreciate spring. If you like variety we have a variety of weather here.

ETERNAL VISION MINISTRY TEAM: If you are aware of young men and women of college age who would like to spend some time seeking God …

I spent last week in Chicago, finishing work on my Master’s Degree. The first day was hot and humid but one evening the heat lifted and the sky cleared and a sweet breeze blew over the Windy City. After class I had a book to read and a report to write, but the beauty of the evening tugged me outdoors.

For years Kyle (my first-born son) and I have talked about that moment when he drives away with his bride. There were many tearful times when he wondered how that would ever happen. But Saturday afternoon it did.
When Kyle drove away with his bride I had a intense within that nearly made my heart burst with joy. Kyle and I have used a little hand gesture for many, many years to say good-bye. He looked over to me as he accelerated away and flashed that little sign. …

Kyle and Elizabeth memorized their vows and recited them to each other.

These pictures were taken by our friend Isaiah Mays.

Kyle and I have used this little hand gesture for many, many years to say good-bye. Seconds after this picture was taken my son and his beautiful wife drove off into their lives together. My heart nearly burst with joy. It did seem that it was only a short time ago I drove away from the church with my bride. Then it was just yesterday …

Kyle and Elizabeth will be married on Saturday at Trinity Church in Lansing at 12:30. You can get directions HERE

Last week we got to be a part of our Advanced Training Institute Conference in Nashville. Here is a photo of our family singing. Chuk is at Camp Barakel for the summer. Kyle is a few days from his marriage.

“No, Dan, I really am going to have to pass this time. I promised my wife I would have the garage clean this weekend. She is having a garage sale next week and it looks like something exploded in there. I’m going to have to leave the clubs in the trunk this weekend. I’ll have to take a rain check. Maybe next time I can join you.”