This is what graced my inbox after my staff meeting today. No matter what kind of day you are having, this is sure to bring a smile to your face! At least it did mine!
He's the best!
Who says only girls have bad hair days?
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This is what graced my inbox after my staff meeting today. No matter what kind of day you are having, this is sure to bring a smile to your face! At least it did mine!
He's the best!
apparently it has been a while....
Sorry for not updating this in the last...ohh... month. But based on the amount of complaints I got (none) I don't think that I was missed by anyone. I have been actively Twittering, so if you really want to know what is going on in my life, follow me there.
Things have been really busy, with no signs of slowing down till after Christmas sometime.
I am uninspired already. I guess I will blog again later. Have a good one!
What have you been up to in the last month?
Chris
Things have been really busy, with no signs of slowing down till after Christmas sometime.
I am uninspired already. I guess I will blog again later. Have a good one!
What have you been up to in the last month?
Chris
Monday Miscellaneous
I thought I would add a few pictures to this week's edition.
The first picture is my bacon cheese burger from the Red Brick Grill. Its the best place to get a burger in SCF, and will rival about any burger I have had. Look at the generous amount of bacon they give you. MMMMM tasty!
The
second picture is of ONE of the smokers I had in the back yard on Saturday. It was AMAZING! 2 hams, 2 roasts, 2 racks of ribs, 1 chicken, and fried cheese curds and onion rings. It was SO MUCH FUN! We are already planning for the 2nd Annual Folkestad Pork Fest! Next year, 3 smokers! I don't want to brag, but we did a great job! Especially the Ham! This week was rather busy. Katie has been working really hard planning the Harvest Party for Church, I've been working a youth group stuff, and prepping for a few speaking engagements I have coming up. Other than the Pork Fest, its been rather uneventful this week.
Caden has been his usual self. He now loves to dance to music and has started to sing some songs. We just don't know what song he is singing. As soon as we can catch him dancing on camera, I will post it here.
God's love during Monday Night Football
Don't know if you saw this commercial during the Monday Night Football game, but I thought it was interesting. Yeah, its a bit on the cheesy side, but I think its something that other companies wouldn't be willing to do, even if they believed it. I am impressed! Thank you interstate Battery. The following is a quick interview with the chairman, then the commercial that ran.
Monday Miscellaneous
What a great day off! We slept in till about 9:00am, ate Chicken Tenders at The Village Pizzeria (Amazing!), I hung out with Caden, and now I am just sitting on the couch watching Caden tip-toeing around. I love Mondays!
This past week has been so busy! We had our Middle School Retreat on Friday and Saturday. The highlight of the weekend was that on Friday night, the guys were in their sleeping bag and the lights were out by 11:30! It was a great weekend!
Did you see the Vikings game? Crazy! All I can hope for is that we will have a new coach when we come out of the bye week. I don't think that it will happen, and to be honest, it probably isn't the best thing for the team, but we need new leadership.
This week I hope to settle down and organize a bit. I feel like I have been out of my office for the last two weeks straight. Its time to clean my desk my inbox. I have a fair amount of speaking to do in the next few weeks. Its something I love to do, but takes time for prep. Here's hoping for creativity.
Finally, I am 6 points ahead in fantasy football this week. I have had a HORRIBLE week with only 2 players scoring. For whatever reason, I am still 6 points ahead. If Sammy Morris stays out of the endzone and Gostkoski doesn't kick any field goals, I'll pull off a win with only 12 points. Yeah I know, I'm gonna lose!
Check out the pictures in the post below. Our friend Yetta took some pictures for us. We think that she did a great job.
This past week has been so busy! We had our Middle School Retreat on Friday and Saturday. The highlight of the weekend was that on Friday night, the guys were in their sleeping bag and the lights were out by 11:30! It was a great weekend!
Did you see the Vikings game? Crazy! All I can hope for is that we will have a new coach when we come out of the bye week. I don't think that it will happen, and to be honest, it probably isn't the best thing for the team, but we need new leadership.
This week I hope to settle down and organize a bit. I feel like I have been out of my office for the last two weeks straight. Its time to clean my desk my inbox. I have a fair amount of speaking to do in the next few weeks. Its something I love to do, but takes time for prep. Here's hoping for creativity.
Finally, I am 6 points ahead in fantasy football this week. I have had a HORRIBLE week with only 2 players scoring. For whatever reason, I am still 6 points ahead. If Sammy Morris stays out of the endzone and Gostkoski doesn't kick any field goals, I'll pull off a win with only 12 points. Yeah I know, I'm gonna lose!
Check out the pictures in the post below. Our friend Yetta took some pictures for us. We think that she did a great job.
A day at the park
Monday Miscellaneous
Its been a crazy week!...
The week started with watching the Vikings beat the Saints on Monday Night Football. It wasn't a great game, but it was a good win. I wish that I could say the same about yesterday's game. Yeah it was a win, but man it was UGLY! Hope they can work something out for this week with the Bears. Childress, I hope you don't make it through the bye week!
I was able to spend Wednesday with a family at the hospital. Its not the most exciting part of being a youth pastor, but it sure does remind me why I do what I do. Glad to see that they are now at home and doing well!
Thursday - Saturday I spent at Youth Leadership's COMMUNICATE class. It was a great training! It has made me think about what I say, and why I say it. Most people would have been bored out of their mind in a training about communication, but I had a great time and think that I walked away with some valuable information that will impact the way I do ministry. I highly recommend taking a training session by Youth Leadership if you have the chance (and you are a youth worker).
Tomorrow I head to Green Bay for another training session with the district youth leaders. It should be a great time. I just hope I don't hear "Go Pack Go" too often (like NEVER). I am sure that I will be twittering along the way.
But now for the best news of all! I got a new phone. I picked up the Blackberry Curve. I really like it. I didn't have to change my plan and I get internet, turn by turn directions, lots of sports stats and even TV. It is gonna be fun! Its no iphone, but I am happy with it so far!
The week started with watching the Vikings beat the Saints on Monday Night Football. It wasn't a great game, but it was a good win. I wish that I could say the same about yesterday's game. Yeah it was a win, but man it was UGLY! Hope they can work something out for this week with the Bears. Childress, I hope you don't make it through the bye week!
I was able to spend Wednesday with a family at the hospital. Its not the most exciting part of being a youth pastor, but it sure does remind me why I do what I do. Glad to see that they are now at home and doing well!
Thursday - Saturday I spent at Youth Leadership's COMMUNICATE class. It was a great training! It has made me think about what I say, and why I say it. Most people would have been bored out of their mind in a training about communication, but I had a great time and think that I walked away with some valuable information that will impact the way I do ministry. I highly recommend taking a training session by Youth Leadership if you have the chance (and you are a youth worker).
Tomorrow I head to Green Bay for another training session with the district youth leaders. It should be a great time. I just hope I don't hear "Go Pack Go" too often (like NEVER). I am sure that I will be twittering along the way.
But now for the best news of all! I got a new phone. I picked up the Blackberry Curve. I really like it. I didn't have to change my plan and I get internet, turn by turn directions, lots of sports stats and even TV. It is gonna be fun! Its no iphone, but I am happy with it so far!
Monday Miscellaneous
- It's 12:45 in the afternoon, the house is destroyed (toys everywhere), Caden is now napping, I am vegging out on the couch, and neither of us are dressed for the day. This has been a great Monday! Now its time to clean the house, shower, get Caden ready and head to the store to pick up some supplies for supper with friends tonight. BUT FIRST, I will procrastinate for a few more minutes with this edition of Monday Miscellaneous.
-Yesterday I didn't feel the greatest, and it showed at youth group. Man, I couldn't talk. I kept referring to the Pharisees as the Philistines. Let's just say it wasn't the greatest talk of the year. Which is too bad, cause I was really excited about it's content. It was, however, still a great night! I am still amazed the 4-square ends up being the highlight of the night.
- The billion dollar bailout confuses me. To be honest, I don't have an opinion in the whole thing. I haven't taken the time to actually think about what it means, and if it is good. I have, however, been thinking about the whole concept lately. Hundreds of billions of dollars to bail Wall-Street out of debt. That is a HUGE DEBT! A debt that couldn't ever be paid without a bail out from the US government. I have some debt, but I can't relate to the size of that financial debt. I can relate to being bailed out though! 810 Billion dollars couldn't bail me out of 1 sin in my life. Forgiveness cannot be bought, even for 810 billion dollars! Today, I am thankful that my debt has been paid, not by a government, but by God, who loves me. So much He gave His son as payment for my mess ups. Now that's a bailout I can't live without. Can you?
- At the end of this week, I am heading to a COMMUNICATE class presented by Youth Leadership. I am really looking forward to the class. You can follow me on Twitter for updates.
- That's all I can think of for now. Time to shower up and clean this house. YUCK!
-Yesterday I didn't feel the greatest, and it showed at youth group. Man, I couldn't talk. I kept referring to the Pharisees as the Philistines. Let's just say it wasn't the greatest talk of the year. Which is too bad, cause I was really excited about it's content. It was, however, still a great night! I am still amazed the 4-square ends up being the highlight of the night.
- The billion dollar bailout confuses me. To be honest, I don't have an opinion in the whole thing. I haven't taken the time to actually think about what it means, and if it is good. I have, however, been thinking about the whole concept lately. Hundreds of billions of dollars to bail Wall-Street out of debt. That is a HUGE DEBT! A debt that couldn't ever be paid without a bail out from the US government. I have some debt, but I can't relate to the size of that financial debt. I can relate to being bailed out though! 810 Billion dollars couldn't bail me out of 1 sin in my life. Forgiveness cannot be bought, even for 810 billion dollars! Today, I am thankful that my debt has been paid, not by a government, but by God, who loves me. So much He gave His son as payment for my mess ups. Now that's a bailout I can't live without. Can you?
- At the end of this week, I am heading to a COMMUNICATE class presented by Youth Leadership. I am really looking forward to the class. You can follow me on Twitter for updates.
- That's all I can think of for now. Time to shower up and clean this house. YUCK!
Ordination Reading.
I have been working on my ordination reading lately. I just finished The Four Fold Gospel by A.B Simpson. It doesn't sound like the most interesting book in the world, and to be honest, it wasn't the most interesting book in the world. However, I was suprised by it.
Reading the chapter on Christ The Coming King, I was reminded of how great it is going to be to be re-united with Christ. We were created for a relationship with Christ, and finally, on that day, we will be reunited in that relationship. Its something that we don't really think about, either because we don't want to, or because it just seems so far off. But reading this book has reminded me that isn't not just something we can read about in a book. Its something that we will experience one way or another.
It seems like America, and probably the entire world, comes up with more excuses as to why the don't want to believe in God, or the second coming of Christ. Its a fairy-tale, we can take care of ourselves, I haven't seen God work in my life, if God was really loving, there wouldn't be some much crap in the world, ect. Why do we make these excuses? Do we really think that we'll convince God? Are you serious?
I think especially of the celebrities. The got all the money, fame, cars, homes and influence. It seems like the law doesn't apply to them. They can do what they want, when the want, and to whoever they want. If they do get caught, they'll just pay the right amount of money and all of the sudden, they are free. Its amazing.
Its also no wonder why many celebrities feel that they don't need a relationship with God. Sure, they say, "I'd like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" when they accept awards, but lets be honest, most celebrities don't have a relationship with Christ (sorry if I am off on this). Who needs heavenly help when they can just get whatever they want now?
Fame and fortune may get you out of a speeding ticket or murder (what up OJ), but there will come a day when the fame and fortune that we have all gained will mean nothing to us. The ONLY thing that will matter is what we did with Jesus Christ. Did we accept Him into our life, and receive the forgiveness that He gave His life for, or did we rely on our own strengths and abilites to go through life.
Either we will die, or we will experience the second coming of Christ, but either way, we will be accountable. Without Christ, the future is bleak! With Christ, the future is an amazing thing to think about, and some day experience.
So what does this mean? It means we need to examine our lives. Are we relying on our own abilities and stregnths? Are we looking for pleasures here on earth to fill the void and cover the pain in our lives? Are we too busy with our jobs and friends and families and hobbies and laziness to take time to have a relationship with Christ? I sure hope not.
God has offered a way to restoration. He longs for a relationship with you... yes, you! You may not be a celebrtity, you may not even have many friends, but God is crazy in love with you. No matter what your past is, no matter what you have or have not done in your relationship to Him, no matter how many times you have said no to Him. He still loves you. He still wants a relationship with you. He still wants to forgive you. He still wants to bring you home.
Its amazing isn't it? It's all yours if you want it.
Do you?
Reading the chapter on Christ The Coming King, I was reminded of how great it is going to be to be re-united with Christ. We were created for a relationship with Christ, and finally, on that day, we will be reunited in that relationship. Its something that we don't really think about, either because we don't want to, or because it just seems so far off. But reading this book has reminded me that isn't not just something we can read about in a book. Its something that we will experience one way or another.
It seems like America, and probably the entire world, comes up with more excuses as to why the don't want to believe in God, or the second coming of Christ. Its a fairy-tale, we can take care of ourselves, I haven't seen God work in my life, if God was really loving, there wouldn't be some much crap in the world, ect. Why do we make these excuses? Do we really think that we'll convince God? Are you serious?
I think especially of the celebrities. The got all the money, fame, cars, homes and influence. It seems like the law doesn't apply to them. They can do what they want, when the want, and to whoever they want. If they do get caught, they'll just pay the right amount of money and all of the sudden, they are free. Its amazing.
Its also no wonder why many celebrities feel that they don't need a relationship with God. Sure, they say, "I'd like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" when they accept awards, but lets be honest, most celebrities don't have a relationship with Christ (sorry if I am off on this). Who needs heavenly help when they can just get whatever they want now?
Fame and fortune may get you out of a speeding ticket or murder (what up OJ), but there will come a day when the fame and fortune that we have all gained will mean nothing to us. The ONLY thing that will matter is what we did with Jesus Christ. Did we accept Him into our life, and receive the forgiveness that He gave His life for, or did we rely on our own strengths and abilites to go through life.
Either we will die, or we will experience the second coming of Christ, but either way, we will be accountable. Without Christ, the future is bleak! With Christ, the future is an amazing thing to think about, and some day experience.
So what does this mean? It means we need to examine our lives. Are we relying on our own abilities and stregnths? Are we looking for pleasures here on earth to fill the void and cover the pain in our lives? Are we too busy with our jobs and friends and families and hobbies and laziness to take time to have a relationship with Christ? I sure hope not.
God has offered a way to restoration. He longs for a relationship with you... yes, you! You may not be a celebrtity, you may not even have many friends, but God is crazy in love with you. No matter what your past is, no matter what you have or have not done in your relationship to Him, no matter how many times you have said no to Him. He still loves you. He still wants a relationship with you. He still wants to forgive you. He still wants to bring you home.
Its amazing isn't it? It's all yours if you want it.
Do you?
Monday Miscellaneous
Let's try this again.
Today I took Caden to the store to get something for lunch. I got cheap hotdogs, and cheetos. That is a healthy lunch right? They were the baked cheetos. Either way, it was tasty, and now Caden is sleeping.
Last night was a great night at youth group. I am really loving the split of the ages. I think that it is providing for more interaction between leaders and students, as well as more interaction between students. Everyone seems more willing to hang out and share. I still don't understand why the senoir highers love 4-square so much. But I gotta admit, I had fun playing last night.
TWINS... WOW what a week! I was lucky enough to go to the game with 3 guys from church. It was amazing! It was loud, it was fun, it was a HUGE WIN for the Twins. Then they go and lose the next two to the ROYALS of all people! Now we have to watch the White Sox game today to see if the Tigers roll over and play dead. In that case, I'll have to watch the Twins and White Sox play on Tuesday. I don't have a great feeling if that is the case. Oh well. I picked the Twins to finish 3rd this year in the division.
This week is going to be a busy one. I have to edit a video, prep 2 messages, prep a SS lesson, and work on details for the middle school retreat and future SS book study. I will also have a few meetings dropped in along the way. I am looking forward to it though. It should go by really fast.
Here's to hoping the twins win and next weeks post talks about the playoffs!
Today I took Caden to the store to get something for lunch. I got cheap hotdogs, and cheetos. That is a healthy lunch right? They were the baked cheetos. Either way, it was tasty, and now Caden is sleeping.
Last night was a great night at youth group. I am really loving the split of the ages. I think that it is providing for more interaction between leaders and students, as well as more interaction between students. Everyone seems more willing to hang out and share. I still don't understand why the senoir highers love 4-square so much. But I gotta admit, I had fun playing last night.
TWINS... WOW what a week! I was lucky enough to go to the game with 3 guys from church. It was amazing! It was loud, it was fun, it was a HUGE WIN for the Twins. Then they go and lose the next two to the ROYALS of all people! Now we have to watch the White Sox game today to see if the Tigers roll over and play dead. In that case, I'll have to watch the Twins and White Sox play on Tuesday. I don't have a great feeling if that is the case. Oh well. I picked the Twins to finish 3rd this year in the division.
This week is going to be a busy one. I have to edit a video, prep 2 messages, prep a SS lesson, and work on details for the middle school retreat and future SS book study. I will also have a few meetings dropped in along the way. I am looking forward to it though. It should go by really fast.
Here's to hoping the twins win and next weeks post talks about the playoffs!
Tell Me Why!
Tell me something. Why are Minnesota State Lottery Sales up 4% in July and August? With everyone afraid of a recession and the horrible personal and nation finance picture, WHY ARE PEOPLE BUYING LOTTERY TICKETS? This just does not make sense to me! I am not the greatest money mind in the world. In fact, I could use some "smart money 101" refreshers! But I am not giving my money to the lottery! This just doesn't make sense. I am announcing that I will now be taking donations. If you give me donations of 1, 5 or 20 dollars, I might give some back to you. In fact, if you give me $10, I will give you $2 dollars back. GUARANTEED! You can send the cash or checks to me. Thanks for at least giving your money to a needy cause!
Save your money!
t-shirts half off (don't worry, I am fully dressed)
randomshirts.com is having their biggest sale ever. EVERYTHING is 1/2 off! I love their stuff! I have bought several shirts there for myself as well as for gifts. Go and check it out. They have some very funny shirts. And no, I am not getting any money for this commercial. Just wanted to share the info on a great sale.
Let me know if you get anything.
Monday Miscellaneous
I am all about copying good ideas. @kurt and @Josh both do a Monday Miscellaneous post on their blogs. (Full disclosure would point out the Josh stole the idea as well). Its a good idea, so I am going to steal it. There are many things that happen that just aren't blog worthy on their own, but coupled together with all the other worthless things happening and BAM, you have a completely worthless post! I am all about that. So here I go!
Today, I'm the only person in the office today. Everyone else is out playing, and I am here answering the phone and trying to get things done. Really I don't mind, I can have my music loud. I might change my mind if the phone starts ringing off the hook. So far so good...
This weekend I took our leaders to Menomonie for a training seminar. It was good. I was dissapointed that 10 of our leaders couldn't make it to the training. It was well done and the information was very usefull and practical. Its the kind of thing that you hope you never have to use, but if you do need to, you are glad that you have had some training...
Becuase of the training, it turned out to be a good excuse to bring Caden to the farm for the weekend. Grandma and Grandpa always want to spend time with Caden, so we thought this would be a great opportunity. Katie and I enjoyed a fun Saturday afternoon and evening without Caden. We went shopping, out to eat, and just hung out. It was GREAT... until the phone rang at 12:30am. Katie's parents had just gotten back from the ER with Caden. No big deal, he just was having troubles breathing... WHAT! Thankfully he is doing better now. Katie will be picking him up this afternoon and they have an appointment later today in St. Croix. Here's to hoping the ER bill doesn't keep us from shingling our roof this year! It doesn't matter, I am just glad that he is ok!...
VIKINGS WIN!!!! - Frerotte about it!
Finally, we had a great time at Sr. High Youth Group last night. There were several new faces there, which is always great! I am really excited about our Sunday Nights! Its going to be a lot different than the middle school night. Both of them have their unique advantages. I am just excited to be able to hang out with so many students. The highlight of the night was Luke puking up the red onion! NICE! Oh yeah, and our Sr. Highers started playing 4 square afterwords. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? That is an elementarty game!
Told you it was random.
Today, I'm the only person in the office today. Everyone else is out playing, and I am here answering the phone and trying to get things done. Really I don't mind, I can have my music loud. I might change my mind if the phone starts ringing off the hook. So far so good...
This weekend I took our leaders to Menomonie for a training seminar. It was good. I was dissapointed that 10 of our leaders couldn't make it to the training. It was well done and the information was very usefull and practical. Its the kind of thing that you hope you never have to use, but if you do need to, you are glad that you have had some training...
Becuase of the training, it turned out to be a good excuse to bring Caden to the farm for the weekend. Grandma and Grandpa always want to spend time with Caden, so we thought this would be a great opportunity. Katie and I enjoyed a fun Saturday afternoon and evening without Caden. We went shopping, out to eat, and just hung out. It was GREAT... until the phone rang at 12:30am. Katie's parents had just gotten back from the ER with Caden. No big deal, he just was having troubles breathing... WHAT! Thankfully he is doing better now. Katie will be picking him up this afternoon and they have an appointment later today in St. Croix. Here's to hoping the ER bill doesn't keep us from shingling our roof this year! It doesn't matter, I am just glad that he is ok!...
VIKINGS WIN!!!! - Frerotte about it!
Finally, we had a great time at Sr. High Youth Group last night. There were several new faces there, which is always great! I am really excited about our Sunday Nights! Its going to be a lot different than the middle school night. Both of them have their unique advantages. I am just excited to be able to hang out with so many students. The highlight of the night was Luke puking up the red onion! NICE! Oh yeah, and our Sr. Highers started playing 4 square afterwords. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? That is an elementarty game!
Told you it was random.
No, this isn't my church...
For those of you wondering, this is not the church that I work at. Thanks to John for sending me this pic. It did make me laugh!
Just to hold Josh Accountable
This is a post just to see if Josh is checking his igoogle at work. Did I catch you?
a proud day as a father!
Doesn't get much better than this! Even has a black eye in honor of the start of the football season!
Greatest Birthday GIft EVER
My wife is amazing. She got me the greatest birthday gift in the entire world this year! She got me a brander for steak! Yeah, its amazing I know. Please don't be jealous, its not good for your health!
So come on over and have yourself a "Folkestad Steak!"
Thanks babe for the great gift!
So come on over and have yourself a "Folkestad Steak!"
Thanks babe for the great gift!
you simply have to read this!
So today I stumbled across a very disturbing find. David Hasselhoff has started a new social network site of sorts. This is just too crazy to be true. Does he REALLY think that he is this special? Here is a clip from the website.
I am speachless...
check it out for yourself!
In my travels round the world I have always been surprised that no matter where I go people recognize and know me, from Europe, Australia and India to the Philippines and the Zulu Nation in South Africa. This got me thinking... I realized that while two people from two entirely different countries and backgrounds may seem to have nothing in common, the only thing they might have in common is me... So I decided to start a network where people from across the world might come together and get a conversation started over me. Where it will lead, I don't know but the world would be a better place if everyone talked a little more to each other...
So here is HoffSpace. There are videos and photos of the adventures of my life (THAT NO ONE ELSE GETS TO SEE) and also from the lives of other members. Read the discussions or start a forum on a topic that interests you. Check out Hoff TV, where I go live often. Chat with other members from around the world and make friends. Design your own home page. Add music and share your lives with others. Send me the weird, wonderful and wacky things that are happening in your life. Tell me the stories of how you are making a difference in your life and, if you need my help, ask... One man or woman CAN make a difference...
I am speachless...
check it out for yourself!
kansas city roadtrip
Brad, Bryan, Nick and I took a quick trip to Kansas City to watch the Twins play on Friday and Saturday night. It was a BLAST! We saw some great baseball, ate some GREAT BBQ and saw a couple cool museums and the college basketball hall of fame.
here are a few pictures from the trip.
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