Haven Ministries

I really enjoy music.  Keep in mind, I have no musical talent.  At one time I was quite the singer, but then my voice changed, and let's just say - now, not so much. 

I resonate with the words of Lady Catherine (from my wife's favorite movie - Pride and Prejudice) "There are few people in England, I suppose, who have more true enjoyment of music than myself, or a better natural taste. If I had ever learnt, I should have been a great proficient."  OK maybe I wouldn't be a great proficient, but I really like it.

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I was preaching this past Sunday morning during our first service at Trabuco Canyon Community Church, and as I'm sharing timeless truth from sacred Scripture I hear a kid talking in the back of the church...15 pews away. Now, I know I should be patient, especially with 4 year olds, but how many times to I need to tell this kid to be quiet during service? It's not the first time.

You would think he'd have enough sense to whisper, but no. Eventually his mother got him to stop.  It's a good thing too, because ...

What a mess!

I heard my wife’s voice on the other end of the line talking to my daughter….my daughter Grace who we both love, but who often forgets to clean up after she has played with her toys. It can be really frustrating. Any parent knows it’s a whole lot easier to prevent the mess than it is to clean it up. 

Parents are not the only ones who know.  BP knows…The Gaylord Opryland knows…Wall Street knows.  In fact, if you’ve been listening this past week to HAVEN Today you’ve heard Charles ...

Confession time.  I didn't make it.  I tried...but between NRB and Easter,  I haven't been able to finish the Bible in 90 days. In fact, I'm not even done with the Old Testament. I know some of you have finished the whole thing and been blessed.  Come to think of it, I've been blessed by the portions I've read...even though I'm not done.

Isn't that really the point though?  This week on HAVEN Today...Charles Morris is giving us a chance to "get back with the program." A shot at redemption ...

It's award season.  I don't know what you were doing last Sunday Night, but I was watching the Oscars with my wife (she did most of the watching, I was playing with the kids and occasionally poking my head to in see if there were any big upsets).  My wife LOVES to watch the Oscars.  She also loves to watch hockey...so whereas the foolish husband might write something here about the frivolity of Hollywood award shows...not me.

Now I can't keep straight all these award shows...SAG, Golden Globes, Emmy, Academy Awards, Oscars.....wait... I ...

My wife called me four weeks ago and asked me “Will you do something crazy with me?” Now that’s an “open ended” question if I ever heard one.  After 15 years of marriage, I’ve learned the appropriate response is “Anything, for you my love.”

She wanted me to take her to the Olympics in February.  Keep in mind this is weeks away from the opening ceremonies. I rolled my eyes.  It’s a good thing you can’t see eye-rolls over the phone.  She had found online some incredible airfares ($150 round trip to Vancouver).

Back story – Amy ...