Allen Skate Park

They finally finished the construction and opened Allen Skate Park. From what I understand a skating movie has already been shot out there as well as hundreds of ametuer videos. It is really one of the coolest places I have ever seen. Besides the skate park there is also a BMX track, 2 roller hockey rinks and a open air building that has pool tables, ping pong, foosball, food area, and much more. People are driving from all over north Texas to skate here. All of this was paid for by the city of Allen and is open to everyone for no charge. I am still amazed they were able to pull this off. You can see more pics here.

Hello

Is anyone out there? Does anyone still look at this thing? Let us here about how things are going in your world.

Giving Bike to Pastor Simon 06

Giving Bike to Pastor Simon 06,
originally uploaded by Jerod McPherson.

Just returning from a mission trip in Nicaragua. I'll try to blog some of the things I am feeling after I get over my amebic dysentery. For now, check out the picture stream on Flickr by clicking on the picture.

For the Health of the Nation

Most times in my posts I attempt to take a pot-shot at Evangelical(ism) in our country. Many times I wonder like Ted Haggard if we really are christians at all. However, I would like to say that I read something that I kinda like. The National Association of Evangelicals has published For the Health of the Nation, a call to civic and social responsibility.

Interesting to me is the realization that Evangelicals come from a variety of religious perspectives and are not all completely on-board with Right-Wing policy. Alex Johnson covers the NAE's public statment in his article, Evangelicals rething their public face.

Although evangelical leaders have been among the most prominent spokesmen for conservative causes, “evangelical” and “religious right” are not the same thing. Studies indicate that as many as 40 percent of Americans who call themselves evangelicals are politically moderate or identify with the Democratic Party.

I don't personally endorse the NAE or all the leaders and ministries represented, I just think that this deal is a good step. What do you think?

Not that I think that a declaration with a lot of leaders names on it can actually start anything...oh...what a minute, maybe it could.

#3

Out of everyone here I really only know Jeff and Jerod, but I thought I would let you all know that my wife and I are expecting our third child in December. I think it will be a boy, although, if we find out, it wont be for another several weeks. We are very excited, but it means a bigger car and a home are in our near future as well. I try my hardest not to be materialistic, but I think I have lived in an apartment long enough and we have always been a one car family. We have made the most of it, but I think we are about to graduate from a small family to what ever comes next.

Blue Like Jazz

I am excited to get my new book, Blue Like Jazz. I will give you a review once I finish. Have any of you read it?
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0785263705/ref=sib_rdr_dp/002-7141558-0729618

Livin It

J. Mac, have you run across these guys in your travels?
http://www.palau.org/lpea/ministries/skate.php