Things I’m Thankful For 2014

Some things I’m thankful for at the end of 2014

  • The guys in my Micro Group, whom I get to do life with each week
  • The writing of Philip Yancey
  • The Sleep Machine app on my phone. A game-changer on hotel room nights.
  • Churches that inspire me, like Flatirons, The Journey, Savannah Christian, Gateway, Southland, Palm Valley and Real Life.
  • The music of Needtobreathe
  • The carnitas burrito and salsa verde at Cuki’s food truck
  • That I get to live in the great city of Las Vegas
  • Getting to be a pastor of Verve — what an honor
  • Friday dates with my wife
  • The people who pray for and financially support Verve
  • The help of Tara Hughes
  • Tony Young and all the people at City On A Hill
  • Smashburger’s “Sin City Smashburger”
  • The opportunity to make a difference beyond Las Vegas through the ministry of Splagna
  • The community of speakers I’m starting to get a chance to connect with thanks to my friends Mike Rayburn and Darren LaCroix
  • That the mission God has given us, that I get to be a part of, is love
  • The music of Andrew McMahan
  • Don Gates and his help with my upcoming book project
  • My new partnership with Tyndale Publishing
  • That I can now do doctor appointments online
  • The incredible staff I get to work with at Verve every day
  • My amazing family
  • Jesus