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2011-09-06T10:19:00.000-07:00

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2011-06-13T08:05:00.000-07:00

Open My Eyes
Made Me Glad
Mighty To Save
Message - Dr. BK
How He Loves
Get Up

I Wonder

2011-05-11T20:32:00.000-07:00

I was wondering if our home owners association would have a problem with our kids constantly using sidewalk chalk?

My wife thinks they would see it as a nuisance or some sort of graffiti and give us a hard time...

The more I think about it she's probably right, and if she was
Right, then how lame would that be?

One of the things that makes our neighborhood great is all
the little kids running around and playing... Signs everywhere... Bikes in the road, water guns laying around... Sidewalk drawings:)

These signs of life should be celebrated not looked down on. I love seeing our neighbors kids toys in our yard... It reminds me
that maybe most people are cool and normal.

Oh well, only time will tell. Until then, happy drawings!

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WorshipTraining.com

2011-03-15T04:05:00.000-07:00

I found a great website with lots of great resources for Worship Leaders. Here is an example of one of their team devotionals!

Hiding From God.
From Genesis 3 in The Message. “When they heard the sound of God strolling in the garden in the evening breeze, the Man and his Wife hid in the trees of the garden, hid from God. God called to the Man, ‘Where are you?’"

Many of us are still hiding from God. As worship leaders, our place is to provide a meeting place with God, where the many or the few can gather, and ‘come out of hiding’ before God. When we create that place of encounter, with words and music that draw the soul from its clandestine struggles, we give people the opportunity to touch the healing power of God.

Team Prayer: Jesus, help me to consistently create a place in worship where people can come out of hiding before You, and be healed.

That, Is the Question?

2011-01-28T07:28:00.000-08:00

I'm gonna start blogging more... seriously:) Starting next week:)

NC Here We Come

2010-11-13T07:58:00.001-08:00

Today is our final packing day as we get ready to start a new season in our lives. We will be moving to Durham, NC this Monday and we will be starting our new and exciting ministry season at Newhope Church in Durham.

While we are excited about moving, we are also finding it hard to say goodbye to our friends and family. We
know that God is guiding us so we also trust Him for our future and new relationships.

Thank you to everyone who has been on out side encouraging and praying for us as we walk through these new doors.

We pray that our paths will continue to entwine as we grow and learn into the future.

We love you all and greater things are to come!

The Fullers

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This Is Day

2010-09-13T05:36:00.000-07:00

Making the Most of Today

(This devotional was written by Jim Burns)

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24

Today you were handed from God 24 hours to live life to the fullest. That's 1440 minutes or 86,400 seconds. Sometimes we get so busy and distracted we miss the fact that each rising, sun brings new opportunities and adventures on this planet we call Earth. God gives us one new day at a time so that we aren't distracted by the future or paralyzed by the past. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Make the most of today. Enjoy God's gift to you. You can accomplish a great deal with the 1440 minutes in a day. Today stop and take advantage of all that God has provided for you. Here are a few suggestions:

Tell someone you love him/her.

Write a kind note to a friend.

Stop and enjoy the sunset.

Take 20 minutes of the 1440 you have today and talk to God.

Memorize this verse: "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

The Walk Is Part Of the Gift

2010-08-06T05:56:00.001-07:00

There is a Native American story about a schoolboy who appreciated his teacher and wanted to give her a gift she would enjoy. He knew that his teacher loved seashells. One weekend, the boy walked to the ocean—a twenty-mile distance—found a beautiful shell and walked back home. Monday morning, the boy gave his teacher the shell. She thought it was beautiful. It took a moment, but then it dawned on her what the boy had gone through in order to give her the gift. She asked the boy, "You mean you walked all that way to the ocean and back just to give me this shell?" The boy looked at his teacher, and with a tear in his eye, he said, "The long walk is part of the gift."

It can be tremendously easy to gloss over the suffering of Jesus, even while believing in His sacrificial death on our behalf. I confess that I over the years, I have become desensitized to the words of the gospels describing what Jesus went through. It's as if my mind passes quickly over Jesus' suffering and moves to the resurrection. The resurrection, of course, is the "feel good" part of the story! Everyone loves a happy ending! And we know that the "good news" of Jesus' resurrection is the ultimate happy ending! Yet, we would do well to linger a bit more on the Scriptures that tell the story of the pain and agony He undertook on our behalf to provide us with the gift of a restored relationship with God.

We must never forget nor take for granted Jesus' suffering as — "the long walk is part of the gift." As the prophet Isaiah foretold, "By his wounds, we are healed." Today, may we gain a fresh understanding of the extent and cost of God's love.

Written by Jim Liebelt

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Look Back!

2010-08-04T10:07:00.001-07:00

It's funny but every now and then when I am holding my daughter, she looks back to make sure it's still me...

Isn't it the same thing we do with God? Even though we know that He has promised not to leave our side, we still find ourselves glancing back every now and then to make sure He's still there... And to our amazement, He still is! He was there yesterday, He is here today, and He will be here tomorrow too:)

Thank you Lord for being here always... even when I deserve to be left:)
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The Door

2010-08-02T04:49:00.001-07:00

Sam Shoemaker sat down to write his philosophy of life, and he penned this work of prose:

I stand by the door. I neither go too far in, nor stay too far out. The door is the most important door in the world- It is the door through which men walk when they find God. There's no use my going way inside, and staying there, When so many are still outside and they, as much as I, Crave to know where the door is. And all that so many ever find is only the wall where a door ought to be. They creep along the wall like blind men, with outstretched, groping hands. Feeling for a door, knowing there must be a door, yet they never find it... So I stand by the door. The most tremendous thing in the world is for men to find that door-the door to God.*

Our Hero!!!

2010-05-19T08:58:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day - To My Mom - Ella Mae Fuller

2010-05-08T20:49:00.000-07:00

Click Here For Special Movie

Mom,

Thank you for your love and friendship over the years. I pray that you have an amazing day and I am looking forward to seeing you soon. I thank God every day for our family and I pray that He continues to grant you protection, health and joy.

Your grand babies miss you much and little Ella Grace is anxiously awaiting your visit... I told her to stop growing for a while but she doesn't listen... Noah has a few stories of his own too but I'll let him tell you himself when you get here!

I made this video for you... Enjoy. Jackie & I send our love.

We miss you and love you more than anything! Happy Mother's Day!

Brian, Jackie, Noah and Ella

My Little Princess

2010-04-18T17:39:00.001-07:00

They grow up fast. Our little Ella Grace is sporting her new "6-12" month attire. She's only 4 months old... I know, our babies love to eat. I hope I can enjoy these moments every day...

I know one day soon I will turn around
And see her in a wedding gown

...but for now I will cling to every poopy diaper I can!

-- Post From My iPhone

Turning Over A New Leaf

2010-04-06T17:47:00.001-07:00

It's fun to see how fast our children grow up. It seems just like yesterday he was trying to turn over on his own. Tonight he has me chasing him around the golf course trying to keep up with his new found running skills.

As we walked onto the course Noah discovered a big brown leaf. One quite a bit bigger than the usual 2 inch ones he finds laying around the yard. But this one was intriguing to him. It was HUGE! His interest in his new found glory was so strong that he carried around for the duration of our play date. And then finally he tried to eat it:)

Funny how we find such great pleasure in simple and new things. I hope and pray that everyday of my life I discover something new enough to inspire me, much like my son was today. Faith like a child...

Matthew 18:33
Then he said, "I tell you the truth, you must change and become like little children. Otherwise, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. "

RIP Rusty... Mans Best Friend

2010-03-03T06:54:00.001-08:00

It's hard to lose a pet. But I know God uses everything in life to bring glory to him. Maybe it's preparation for bigger things ahead.

Rusty, you were a good dog. Thanks for the memories and the funny moments of chasing Iguanas!

Rest In Peace

The Fullers

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Toy Time

2010-02-28T16:39:00.001-08:00

A picture says it all!

Tool this picture with a really cool app for the iPhone called "Hipstamatic"... Check it out. A must for picture takers!

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First Family Night Out

2010-02-19T20:00:00.000-08:00

Well, we had our first ever Family (of four) Night out tonight as we celebrated Jackie's brother, Markie, coming home from Iraq. We took the family out for the first time ever to Bone Fish Grill in West Palm. The food was excellent and the family fun was even better. Noah was very well behaved and he also enjoyed drinking from a straw. It hasn't figured out the "sippee" cup concept yet, but he seems to understand how to drink like a "Big Boy' through Daddy's straw:)

Our two little angels were amazing and we really enjoyed ourselves. I thank God for the blessings He has given us over and over.

Brian

How Cute

2010-02-15T17:41:00.001-08:00

Ella Grace is doing great. Especially after her mommy gives her a sink bath and wraps her in her "pooh" blanket:)

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Seriously!!!

2010-01-24T16:39:00.001-08:00

Is this the cutest (and cleanest) rockstar ever??

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Family outing:)

2010-01-15T18:43:00.001-08:00

Today we had our first official "Family of 4" outing. Me, Jackie and the 2 angels went on a fun adventure that included, Firehouse Subs, 2 Doctor appointments, BabiesRUs, Target, 2 baths and a stop by grandmas!

Life is crazy... But very good!

The Fullers

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Hip Hip Hooray!!!

2010-01-06T15:09:00.001-08:00

Thank you all for your thoughts, DM's, tweets, emails, texts & most importantly your prayers. Our little princess, Ella Grace Fuller is on her way home!

Having friends like you all has made this journey a smooth and bearable one!

We love you all

The Fullers
Brian, Jackie, Noah & Ella

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Guess Who's Coming Home

2010-01-06T14:21:00.001-08:00

We are just minutes away from JDCH discharge for Ella Grace. More to come:)

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Goin to get Ella!

2010-01-06T10:06:00.001-08:00

If all goes well we will bringing
home our princess in a few hours! We are ready for the 50 degree weather:)

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Ella Grace Homecoming

2010-01-04T17:19:00.001-08:00

Well, after many long hours of waiting and your many heartfelt prayers, it looks like Ella Grace Fuller will be coming home on Wednesday! Praise the Lord.

Today they did one final succesful Spinal Tap, an echocardiograph and removed ALL of her probes and IV!

Here is her first post JDCH picture with no wires!!! Yay!!!

Thanks again for all you prayers & support. We will update blog tomorrow too!

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Brusha:)

2010-01-02T11:51:00.001-08:00

Ella Grace is doing well. Her seizure activity is seemingly controlled with the addition of Keppra to the Phenobarb.
In the meantime, our little Noah is learning how to brush his teeth so he can train his little sister.

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Ella Grace Zzzzzz

2010-01-01T18:49:00.001-08:00

Well the latest news in no news. Dr's are still uncertain what is causing the seizures. In addition to the Phenobarbitol they ate adding Keppra to try to continue to find the perfect dose to regulate the seizure activity. More to come... As of 9:48pm, she is sleeping well and looking great!

Thanks for your continued prayers

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Irish Twins!

2010-01-01T10:37:00.001-08:00

Noah & Ella are 10 months apart in age. They call it "Irish Twins".
I think they are a little more than Irish... what do you think?

New Year Joy

2010-01-01T08:17:00.001-08:00

My first picture of the new year says it all!

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Ella Grace Update

2009-12-31T10:38:00.000-08:00

Ella's 5th Spinal Tap was a success thanks to the expertise of Dr. McIntyre and a great Nursing Staff at Joe Dimaggio's Children Hospital and all of your precious prayers.

Today, we will probably learn more about any possible infections but everything is starting to look good for our Princess. Stay posted for more updates.

It's nice to know Ella Grace is in great hands! The staff at JDCH truly are amazing and genuinely caring. A Special thanks to them too.

-The Fullers

Ella Grace Slideshow#1

2009-12-30T08:52:00.000-08:00

Thank you everyone for all your thoughts & prayers for Ella and our family. We feel your love and the power of God upon us. We are hoping to bring Ella home soon from Joe Dimagio's Children's Hospital. They are still not sure what is causing the seizure like symptoms but they have managed to control them with Phenylbarbitol.

She is physical great and mommy & I have been able to feed her a few times a day.

We know God has a great plan for her life and are excited to bring her into our family really soon.

The song in this slide show is by Shane & Shane and is an amazing tribute to the fact the God's love & grace for us is ALL we need. It's called "Your Grace Is Sufficient For Me"

For our Ella "Grace"...

Ella & Family

2009-12-26T15:34:00.000-08:00

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Ella

2009-12-26T15:32:00.000-08:00

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Welcome Ella Grace

2009-12-26T08:19:00.003-08:00

Ella Grace Fuller is here!
This morning we were blessed with yet another greatest Christmas gift. 8.5 pounds, 20", 2:25am!

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Welcome Ella Grace

2009-12-26T08:19:00.001-08:00

Ella Grace Fuller is here!
This morning we were blessed with yet another greatest Christmas gift. 8.5 pounds, 20", 2:25am!

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Dust on the Bible

2009-11-27T20:07:00.000-08:00

I love the new tabs my wife got me for my Bible. It makes it that much easier to read.

The world tries to pull us away again and again...

...but rest assured, God's WORD is alive today, yesterday and forever!

Happy Halloween!

2009-11-01T10:48:00.000-08:00

Noah was a "skeleton" this year! Seriously, besides the fact that he looks kind of like a little burglar, is this not the cutest thing you've ever seen???

Thanks mommy for letting him

Noah's First Pumkin!

2009-10-30T15:58:00.000-07:00

Check out these adorable images of Grandma's Little Pumpkin...

It was so fun to go to the pumpkin patch with Noah. He enjoyed it too:)

The Fuller's

Does Your Life Have Rhythm

2009-10-21T07:40:00.000-07:00

Rhythm (from Greek ???µ?? – rhythmos, "any measured flow or movement, symmetry") is the variation of the length and accentuation of a series of sounds or other events.

As a musician, I am always analyzing the importance of Rhythm in a particular musical piece. And equally as important as the notes that ARE there, are the notes that ARE NOT there. We call them "RESTS". Music without rest would just be a chaotic jumbled mess of sound. It is the REST or the "space between the notes" that make great songs.

The same is for our lives. We run so fast, that if we don't have the properly placed REST then our lives begin to resemble a chaotic mess. Pastor Troy shared with the staff this week that God left instructions for the RHYTHM of life..

GEN 2:3 "And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done."

Some people call it the "Sabbath" but what it really comes down to is "RHYTHM"... our lives need rhythm and God knew it. He did not rest because He needed it, He rested because He knew that WE would need it.

RHYTHM adds strength, power and energy to our lives. Work, work, work, rest... Work, work, work, rest... Work, work, work, rest... this is the pattern that God has modeled for us. Will we follow?

Let us find great balance in our lives.... let's leave some space in the margins to let God fill us up. Let's take care of our minds and bodies so that we can accomplish what God has intended for us.

Let's find the "space between the notes"...

Peace

Pastor Fuller

Noah Talking To Camera

2009-10-05T15:10:00.000-07:00

Now that Jackie has the new iPhone 3GS, we are able to capture the more humorous moments in life with little effort. Here is a conversation that took place earlier today between mommy & Noah.

Too sweet:)

Fuller

Technology!!!

2009-09-24T07:07:00.000-07:00

It's so cool to see how far technology has come. I remember growing up watching Star Trek and when they would video conference each other from different ships I would think... WOW!! How cool would it be to do that.

Well, low and behold, only a few decades later, the 6 of us as Worship Pastors are able to "log in" to tokbox.com and instantly be in conversation with each other from miles apart. What an amazing time to be alive. I wonder what the future holds...

Believe it or not, we are actually able to accomplish a lot this way. Great conversations that would otherwise take hours of planning and traveling. Just think of all the gas we're saving:) and get this... It's totally FREE!!!! (for now at least)

Fuller

H&V::What's the Deal With Aquaman?

2009-09-15T12:55:00.000-07:00

Find out this Sunday at FRC Hallandale Beach.
Sunday 9:30am, 11am & 5pm

Bath Time!!!

2009-09-09T10:23:00.000-07:00

Noah loves taking baths at Grandma's House! It's fun to see him grow up so fast. As you can see he is holding his own bottle of shampoo now too.

Baby's Got a Brand New Chair

2009-08-19T13:23:00.000-07:00

I know that the simple things are starting to seem most exciting in my life right now but it's like they say... "The best things in life are free"

Noah got a new chair today(it wasn't free) that allows him to "sit" up right for as long as he wants(priceless). Now he really feels like a big boy.

I never get sick of looking at his pictures. He really is a Gerber baby. I love him so much. Know mommy can at least get a little rest from having to hold him all day:)

Fuller

Running On Empty

2009-08-18T14:54:00.000-07:00

This is an actual picture of my Gas Gauge this morning at 5:55 on my way to LA Fitness. I actually found myself praying... "Dear God, one more mile please..."

Although it would have been my own fault, and I could have gotten gas easily the night before, I just kept putting it off. Fortunately God answered my prayers and I was able to cruise into the gas station and 'fil her up! But, I could have just as easily been walking in the humid, dark Florida rain to get a bucket of Gas.

How bout you? Where's your gauge... is it below "E"... or are you filled up?

This morning I realized that maybe I let my tank run to low Spiritually. Maybe I am putting off God until the last minute. And even though I'm still going... maybe my system could use a boost of fresh clean spiritual Gasoline.

Isaiah 40:31

"but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

Fuller

Where Do You Get Your Music?

2009-08-10T13:41:00.001-07:00

As a Worship Pastor, one question that I am often asked is "Where can I find the songs that you guys do?". While there is no simple answer, I love the question because it usually means that someone is desiring to take their personal time of worship to a new level. There is something amazing about just listening to great worship on your own in your car, at home or in your bed with headphones. God speaks to us in many ways and it's a great way to get scripture and spiritually challenging content into your subconscience.

Most the time, it is best to seek Worship Songs based by artist. This is the easiest and most assuring way to find something you like. For example, there may be 200 versions of "How Great Is Our God", but some of them may not suit your listening preference. So it may be best to search for Chris Tomlin's version since he put it on the map. Then once you find that, you may like many of his other songs. A great website (besides iTunes of course) to search by Artist is WorshipMusic.com . There you can find many, many artists and styles. You can also sample most of the titles before buying.

If you are brand new to Worship music, let me first say welcome to the new adventure! As you incorporate this music into your playlists and lifestyle, you will SOON notice an incline in your spiritual barometer and you will begin feeling uplifted and powerful through what Christ has done for us. I am excited for you because I've been there... Just be ready to be challenged, inspired and joyful!

Enjoy:)

Pastor Fuller

This Week Thursday!!!!

2009-08-04T08:10:00.000-07:00

I can't wait until Thursday. This Leadership Summit Conference is going to be amazing. Looking forward to hearing great leadership wisdom and catching up with my teams in between.

Not too late to sign up. Click on Picture for more information.

Fuller

The Many Faces of Peas...

2009-07-30T18:40:00.001-07:00

Tonight, our son, Noah, got his first real taste of actual food. Gerber Peas...
A picture is worth a thousand words and it was probably just as cool for Jackie & I to watch as it was for him to eat. He loved it! They were gum licking good:)

"Beans, beans, good for your heart,
the more you eat..."

The Fullers

Catch of the day???

2009-07-22T06:32:00.000-07:00

i know this is a little obscure, but I had to capture this on image. As I was walking into my house last night, this guy was running around trying to find a nice place to finish his meal. I've never seen anything like this...

It just goes to show you... if you Dream Big... You are bound to be succesful at some point...

I just wonder what's next on this little guys menu?

PS- The bug was still alive when I took this picture:)

Chef Fuller

Noah's 5 Month!

2009-07-14T04:55:00.000-07:00

My son turned 5 months old yesterday. I can't believe how fast he's growing. It's cool to see him reach certain milestones.

This weekend was his first time sitting in his new high chair(Thanks Millers)...

God is good

Fuller

Online Bloggers Bookstudy

2009-06-30T07:23:00.001-07:00

My friend Heredes is hosting an amazing leadership book study online.

Go check it out for some maximum leadership gems from various leaders.

www.Heredes.com

Pronounced: (Air-uh-des) dot com

(He's from Brazil... cut him some slack:)

Fuller

We're young, Then we're old... Ever wonder why?

2009-06-10T06:56:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder why we get old, and slowly begin to weaken? Why life seems so short? Well I stumbled across this beautiful devotional today and found it very uplifting. Maybe the circle of life just got demystified:)

“I think God has planned the strength and beauty of youth to be physical. But the strength and beauty of age is spiritual. We gradually lose the strength and beauty that is temporary so we’ll be sure to concentrate on the strength and beauty which is forever. And so we’ll be eager to leave the temporary, deteriorating part of us and be truly homesick for our eternal home. If we stayed young and strong and beautiful, we might never want to leave.”

When we are young, happily occupied with all our relationships and activities, we may not long for our celestial Home. But as time passes, we may find ourselves without family and friends, afflicted with dim vision and hearing difficulties, no longer able to relish food, or troubled by sleeplessness.

Be grateful that, as the apostle Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 6:17, “God . . . gives us richly all things to enjoy” in life’s summer and autumn. And rejoice too that with the onset of life’s winter we can anticipate that we’ll soon be living in the land of eternal spring. —Vernon Grounds (ODB)

Goal Setting

2009-05-21T08:58:00.000-07:00

As I am reading a new book on writing, I stumbled across an amazing quote on setting goals. Goals are so important by why is it so hard sometimes to achieve them? Well this criteria should clear things up a bit. I know that it sure opened my eyes.

Two Rules for Effective Goal Setting:

•Make sure it's something you want to do.
•Make sure it's something that's within your control.
(If it's beyond your control it's a WISH not a GOAL.)

WOW. I have a few things to rethink but I am excited about it now more than ever.

Fuller

(excerpt form Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting by Robin Frederick)

Disco is Back!

2009-05-11T09:46:00.000-07:00

I'm not saying my son has a future in music... but somethings seem more than coincidence:) I just wish I had a gold chain and some fake chest hair:)

:)

"Babies Say The Darndest Things!"

2009-04-19T11:19:00.001-07:00

It so cool to watch my son grow up before my eyes. I captured this little conversation between Jackie & Noah this afternoon and thought I would share it.

I just know one day he's gonna say... "dada" or "mama"...

Fuller

Happy Easter From Noah

2009-04-15T13:42:00.001-07:00

Easter was awesome. One highlight was getting to see my son in his "Easter Gear".

Hope you and your family enjoyed it as well.

The Fullers

Noah's New Movie

2009-03-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

Noahs First "Sink Bath"

2009-03-08T21:25:00.001-07:00

He really liked the warm water! Thanks Grandma Deb!

The Fullers

Finding Sleep

2009-03-02T06:52:00.000-08:00

My new son is adorable... isn't he? But you know... I think he is tracking my sleep patterns and trying to do the EXACT opposite:) It seems when my wife and I are trying to sleep, he is trying to be awake. And when we are awake, he is trying to sleep.

Is this normal?

HELP~~~

The Fullers

"I Knew I Loved You"

2009-02-18T16:31:00.000-08:00

Being a dad has already changed everything. Now it has hit me where at a whole new passion... music.

I put this slideshow together of Noah's hospital journey and I had to add this song. This was the first song I heard with him while I was waiting at the OB for Jackie this afternoon. I just starred at him as he slept in his stroller and thought about the words.

Noahs Slide Show from FRC Sawgrass on Vimeo.
I actually cried and the lyrics hit me for the first time from a new perspective. Wow... I will never listen to this song the same way again!

Enjoy

Fuller

Noahs Storyboard... First 5 minutes on Earth

2009-02-17T10:28:00.001-08:00

Noah's Second Movie

2009-02-15T15:14:00.000-08:00

After a few requests, I have posted a video of Noah without his hat:)

He has a nice little head of hair going already.

The Fullers

Noahs First Video

2009-02-14T11:28:00.000-08:00

...This was shot right after he was born before his first bath. As you can see he is very observant and curious!

The Fullers

Prov 16:9

2009-02-14T06:03:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 16:9
"In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps."

It's going to be an amazing journey as we watch Noah draw close to God as he grows.

Like Pastor Troy always says... "today's answer for tomorrow's problem."

God has knit Noah together to do great things through Christ. I can't wait to watch him learn about God, grow in Christ and become a man of God.

The Fullers

Noah Michael Fuller

2009-02-14T05:53:00.000-08:00

Noah is finally here. Friday the 13th turned out to be the luckiest day of our lives. How ironic:)

Noah arrived at 5:50 PM via c-section after hours and hours of labor.

Jackie is recovering now and doing well. Thank you for your prayers and support. We are excited about our new journey and Noah can't wait to meet you!

So far, he is extremely cute and peaceful. He doesn't cry much, but he does look around a lot and he is enjoying mammas milk already.

We feel very blessed to have him home:)

More pictures and videos coming soon so stay tuned.

The Fullers

Noah Needs 10!!!

2009-02-13T10:55:00.000-08:00

We are at 7 cm now. Jackie is moving right along. Things are good... Epidural has saved the day.

And it will be go time when she reaches 10 cm! Should be really soon.

Stay tuned for fun pictures and movies of Noah's Whole New World!!!!

Love you guys

Fuller

Contractions:The Big One!!!

2009-02-12T18:50:00.000-08:00

Wow! Noah is almost here and my wife is a real trooper!!! We are currently in the Hospital Labor room and she has been fighting contractions since early this evening.
The above picture shows what pain looks like... The Flat black line means that it goes over the threshold... in other words... OUCH!!!

So far everything is on track but she is really hanging in there! The nurse just administered a little pain medication to help her rest but I'm not sure how well it is working.

It looks like Noah will be joining us some time Friday afternoon. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!

Cool Pictures From FRC Sawgrass Baptisms

2009-02-05T07:29:00.000-08:00

Starbucks Secret Ingredient!!!BEST RECIPE EVER!!!!!

2009-02-03T05:10:00.000-08:00

From time to time, because I am not only a Worship Pastor, but also a Culinary Expert(I know it sounds imperious but I can't think of any other terms...)I enjoy posting recipes or things that I am frequently asked about.

Today I post an extremely REVEALING post about the latest craze.... STARBUCK's OATMEAL!!!!!

That's right, after long research and hours in the kitchen I have discovered EXACTLY what Starbucks is doing to sway people into purchasing HIGH-END oatmeal. I know I may be treading dangerous legal waters by posting this TOP-SECRET recipe but I feel it is my duty to all citizens of this great planet....

So here it is.... How you can DUPLICATE PRECISELY the EXACT same methodology that is currently driving America crazy!!!!

RECIPE FOR OATMEAL.

1. Add H2o to pan(I have opted for the Elemental Chart name to avoid confusion)
2. Turn Range On(this is a culinary term for your stove, don't use it lightly)
3. Purchase Oatmeal(The FCCDA recommends doing this prior to turning on your stove)
-The FCCDA has also required me to tell you that they do not exist and that I made up those initials. I'm sure it sounds legit, but you can't trust everything you read!
4. Add Oats to Water(I cannot emphasize the importance of this step)
5. For added flavor, you can add HONEY... (Sidenote: You can attain fresh HONEY from any BEE... I'm not sure what kinds of bees actually produce it more often but for the sake of this discussion I will refer to them as "Honeybees"... I know, I know... that's probably not the right term...but trust me,, I'm sure any "honeybee" will be glad to give some to you...)

Well there it is.... Remember... like any good RECIPE.... this may take some practice to actually produce something delectable and decadent! But keep trying...
I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!

I have attached some visual aids to help those who need more inspiration than just a long set of boring instructions...

Thank You
Chef Pastor Fuller

disclaimer:this recipe is bogus and this entire blog has been made up from my imagination. I have never tried Starbucks Oatmeal because the truth is, I am intimidated by the price. Plus I can't decide if I want nuts or Brown Sugar...
But I highly recommend their fantastic espresso!!!!

I Think I'm Going To Boston???

2009-01-22T12:18:00.000-08:00

I heard an interesting song at the Gym today and the lyrics were very fantastic...One of those songs that can inspire change... but then I thought... How do you really turn over a new leaf in life? The singer speaks of starting a new life in a new city where "No one knows my name"....(I'll ignore the pun on CHEERS here)

Although it seems adventurous and exciting... I am reminded that if we don't change from the inside first... soon we'll be singing... "I think I'm Going to Kansas... then Chicago... then Nashville..." You see you can run but you can't hide.

True change must start today... and it must start inside of us. And hey, if a change of scenery helps... do that too!!

BOSTON- by Augustana
"I think I’m going to Boston
I think I’ll start a new life
I think I’ll start it over
No one knows my name
I’ll get out of California
I’m tired of the weather
I think I’ll get a lover
I’ll fly ‘em out to Spain

I think I’m going to Boston
I think that I’m just tired
I think I need a new town
To leave this all behind
I think I need a sunrise
I’m tired of the sunset
Here it’s nice in the summer
Some snow would be nice"

11/9/7-Behind The Music!

2009-01-07T11:15:00.001-08:00

"The One Thing" from FRC Sawgrass on Vimeo.

Perhaps one of my most nerve racking moments of life was on November 9th, 2007 at my wedding reception... I was going to sing Jackie this song called "The One Thing" by Paul Coleman but it took all that was within me to not talk myself out of it... I was so NERVOUS!!! But I did it and it was a very memorable experience... unfortunately, no one was there to capture it on film... but we did manage to catch my pregame warm-ups in the green room:)

Thanks Heredes for capturing this moment for us... and more importantly hanging on to it for 14 months!!!

We thought all memories of this moment were gone until now. And thanks to Ricky for supplying the stellar BGV's!!!

Fuller:)

Why don't they make Mouse Flavored Catfood?

2009-01-01T20:53:00.000-08:00

I found this funny post on "theStraightDope.com"... very interesting...

...Just in case you're serious, consider that: (1) A cat fending for itself in the wild hunts mice not necessarily because of the irresistible taste but because that's what's around to be caught. If it had any chance of landing a tuna, it might well give the mice a pass. (2) A cat that's fed by humans hunts mice because it's (a) instinctive and (b) fun. And, crucially, (3) what goes into the average can of cat food has at least something to do with what's left over after they make the human food, and for whatever reason mouse meat has never really won many fans at the top of the food chain.

-Fuller

"Turn Around, Turn Around"

2008-12-27T09:32:00.000-08:00

I'm reminded of an old song with the following lyrics:

---------
"Where are you goin' my little one, little one?
Where are you goin' my baby my own?
Turn around and you're two
Turn around and you're four
Turn around and you're a young girl
Going out the door

Turn around and you're tiny
Turn around and you're grown
Turn around and you're a young wife
With babes of your own"
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Every time I "turn around" it seems that life is passing by. Christmas has come and gone. Wow, it seems to go by so fast. I had a great time this year trying to take it all in but it seems just like yesterday I was getting married... and now my wife and I are decorating our nursery for "Noah"'s arrival in Feb 15th... Not many "turn arounds" in between:)

I pray that my son doesn't grow up to quickly and that I can slowly take in all the wonders that God has planned for our lives.

Be careful how fast you turn around, or you may miss it:)

Fuller

No Bones About It!!!

2008-12-03T12:39:00.000-08:00

This is perhaps my most naked post...

Matter of fact, it is an extreme inside look of why my back hurts so bad right now and I can hardly walk!!!

Looks like I'll be out of commission for a while. No running... no lifting...(Sorry Sawgrass peeps... looks like you're going to have to do a little more than your share for the next few weeks:)

This is what it looks like after you twist and turn and try to stop a basketball from going out of bounds. Well, I may exaggerate a bit, because according to my Chiropractor, Dr. Rush, I was born with a slight curve in my back that has now led to some disk deterioration. Although the X-ray does not exaggerate, this is some crazy stuff!!!

Fortunately for me, I will be able to correct about 75% of it through treatment and rehab... but for now, I can't stand up straight.

But wow!!! It just goes to show you how important it is to keep an eye on this stuff.

Please pray for me as I learn how to "Take it easy"... and strength train my lower back more.

Peace out

Fuller

It's not just for Coffee Anymore!!!

2008-12-02T09:45:00.000-08:00

Want to sweeten up your holiday season this year!

Here's something I've been doing lately. I call it my "Winter Wonderland Peppermint Coco".

Coffeemate is not just good in coffee but it is also fantastic in a variety of drinks. Anytime you want to add a "fuller" flavor(pun intended) you can kick up a normal hot chocolate with some Coffeemate Creamer Peppermint Mocha. Here's what I use:

8oz steamed Milk
3 tablespoons Peppermint Mocha Creamer
3 Tablespoons Hershey's Coco Powder
Top with Whip Cream and Coco Powder and Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
Enjoy!

I will have many of these between now and December 25th!

Merry Christmas

Fuller

Revolution Rally

2008-12-01T12:36:00.000-08:00

Revolution Rally Reminder from Flamingo Road Church on Vimeo.

Wednesday Night at Cooper City Campus. This thing is going to be lots of fun so don't miss out!!!

I will be helping lead worship too... It will be good to be back on the CC stage:)I'm wondering if Pastor Ricky will make me do a Reggae breakdown??

Fuller

EnergiZer Salad!

2008-11-29T16:27:00.000-08:00

Try this when you're in the mood for something different and healthy!

I made this the other day based on what I had in my fridge... it came out real nice and after doing a little research I found that it was jam full of valuable nutrients, vitamins and essential oils:)

Enjoy!!!!

Mixed Greens
Baby Spinach
Quartered Campari Tomatoes(on sale now at PUBLIX)
One Entire Avacoda(Hass...30% soft)
Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Sliced Almonds
Olive Oil/Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tables spoons Ranch(For an added zeal)
Cracked Black Peppercorns

That's it!!! Simple, but man what an energizer!!!

"Food feeds the body, great food feeds the soul!"- unknown

Pastor Troy on TV Saturday!

2008-11-26T19:00:00.000-08:00

Pastor Troy will be on the NBC6's South Florida Today show this Saturday.

The show airs 9am-10am on channel 6.

Check it out and Join The Revolution!!!!

www.theGiftRevolution.com

"IT"s not TOO LATE!!!

2008-11-26T10:13:00.000-08:00

"It"s not too late!

This morning I kicked off my "IT" book study at 7am! Thanks to the guys and gals that showed up... I know it's early but it was a great time.

I'm looking forward to the next few weeks as we explore what "IT" is, how to get "IT and how to keep "IT"...

It's not to late to join.

If you are interested in signing up to be a part of this cool time please hit me up with an email and I will give you the info!

If me and my 7 month pregnant wife can be up and ready at 7am... I know you can too!!!!

Let's grow together

See you there!!! Wednesday Mornings at 7AM...because IT matters!!!!

Fuller

The Revolution Has Begun!

2008-11-24T07:08:00.000-08:00

This past weekend was amazing as the Gift Revolution.com kicked off! If you missed it at one of our campuses, or at the partner churches.... you missed out!

People, energy, craziness, TGR Cards... all over the place! But I have some good news... no, I didn't save 15% on my car insurance... the good news is that it's not too late to join in.

Click on the links to my right and find out what the Revolution is all about!

Peace

Fuller

Join the Revolution!!!

2008-11-22T10:29:00.000-08:00

Join the Revolution this weekend at theGiftRevolution.com

More to come soon...

www.flamingoroadchurch.com

Marketing 101

2008-11-11T07:39:00.001-08:00

In a world full of fancy signs, web-based mailing lists, and multi-million dollar spending campaigns, one thing is for sure...

Sometimes you just gotta give people what they want. This sign at a BBQ place in Lakeland, Florida says it all. This brilliant marketing piece moved me to try the Mac & Cheese...

It was good. It was worth it. I was happy.

Do you need to re-think your marketing strategy?

Or do you need to just get a better product?

Fuller

Be Heard!

2008-10-17T10:53:00.000-07:00

Get out there and make a choice.... then you can complain all you want:)

Oh Boy!!!

2008-09-26T11:49:00.000-07:00

Jackie and I found out something today that we'll never forget... Baby Fuller is a BOY!

That's right. And if you don't believe me you can look for yourself:)

We are so happy that God has entrusted us to be parents. I'm sure we have no idea what is ahead for us... but 2 things are for sure:

1. God is in control
2. We can head in the direction of BLUE

God Bless

Sawgrass Worship-Sept 21, 2008

2008-09-25T09:40:00.000-07:00

Here is a little glimpse of what happened last week at FRC Sawgrass!

Enjoy

FRC Sawgrass LIVE Sept 21, 2008 from FRC Sawgrass on Vimeo.

Fuller

How To Cook A Rib-eye!

2008-08-29T07:50:00.000-07:00

The other day a friend asked me what is the best way to cook a rib-eye. It took me back to culinary school and I remember one of the head chef's responding to a similar question. The answer goes a little something like this...

A: Olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic.

Sounds simple but the truth is any time you are using a high quality piece of steak, like a Rib-eye, it's better to let mother nature bring out her own flavors. The salt and garlic will add a hint of depth and the pepper will add a touch of spice. The oil will keep the meat from burning and will also help the spices adhere.

I know it sounds simple but it's true. Now if you want to go crazy, by all means, you can add tons of ingredients and marinades, but it all comes back to the steak. If I'm eating a $35 steak, I dont want to be left with the memory of Cumin or Onions...

Just my 2 cents...

Also, one other tip to save you tons of frustration and guesswork... Purchase a meat thermometer... It will ensure the perfect cook every time and you don't have to destroy the meat.

USDA Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures

* Steaks & Roasts - 145 °F
* Fish - 145 °F
* Pork - 160 °F
* Ground Beef - 160 °F
* Egg Dishes - 160 °F
* Chicken Breasts - 165 °F
* Whole Poultry - 165 °F

Rare=125-135
Med Rare=135-145
Medium=145-150
Well Done=160

Bon Appetit!

Chef Pastor Fuller

LEAD BIG!!!!!!

2008-07-31T08:46:00.000-07:00

I'll be there:)

This is an event you don't want to miss!!!

Fuller

I Once Was Blind...

2008-07-23T08:32:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I was visiting family in South Carolina with my wife Jackie. I had the opportunity to visit the church that I was saved in almost 25 years ago!

Victory Baptist Church in Beaufort, SC. It was interesting to see that from the outside, not much has changed. Still in full effect, they even have the same signs they did when I was there from 81-84. But it was awesome to think that even though the building hasn't changed much, minus a few paint jobs, a LOT has changed in and around me.

I'll never forget the day I decided to pray with our principal in the pews when I was 8 years old. I was so ready to accept Christ as my savior. And then later that weekend I was baptized. Even though I was young, I knew I needed Christ. I couldn't imagine going through life without having Him in my heart. After all, he died for me.

So now, I see my nephew Jacob, attending the same school, and experiencing God's love to the same degree I did. It's cool to know that their legacy continues. And who knows what God has done through the thousands of folks that have passed through those walls.

I thank God for a firm foundation. And I am thankful for all the staff and teachers who have sacrificed through the years to provide a "safe", Christ-centered place for children to grow and learn about God's love. (despite slapping our wrists a few times when we go astray... ouch... I still remember that too!)

Fuller

POTENTIAL!!!BABY FULLER IN THE HOUSE

2008-07-07T11:44:00.001-07:00

Potential is a funny thing... it's not until you look back later that you can tell whether or not you reached yours! But God, puts things(and people) in our lives to help us "monitor" our potential so that when we do look back... we won't be surprised at our results.

When I saw the The Fuller Baby sonogram this morning... I couldn't help but see the "potential"... A little human... part me... part Jackie... wholly belonging to God. Now only a small (kidney bean sized according to the picture) life form but soon to be a passionate, emotional, thought provoking person. My daughter(or son)... a reflection of who we are as parents and Christ followers.

I pray that my wife and I are "monitors" for the God potential of our child. I pray that we exemplify Christ through all we do, so that our child can grow up and be God Fearing and excited about Jesus! And I pray that as you read this... you too will continue on a path to reach your God potential and one day look back and see God's fingerprints all over your life!

In Him
Fuller(much larger than a kidney bean)

I Know Who I Am/Not To Us/How Great Is Our God

2008-07-02T20:51:00.001-07:00

This is a video of the Sawgrass Campus Worship live from June 30th, 2008. I just thought it would be fun to share it with you guys!

Fuller

Top Secret Information Exposed!!!!

2008-06-26T16:34:00.000-07:00

The contents of this video may change your life!!! (seriously...:)

I Smell A Rat!

2008-06-23T20:14:00.000-07:00

Doing church in a Movie Theatre has it’s own unique set of challenges and adventures….

‘Twas this past Sunday morning, as our set up team began unrolling our rugs for stage … Pastor Matt Miller noticed an “akward” smell. I too noticed and quickly began examining the area for possible causes… you never know what could have been left from the previous night of rambunctious Theatre Attendees… an old hot dog?… a half eaten nacho?… perhaps an unfinished burger?… to our shocking surprise; none of the above!

As I unrolled the final rug, the smell beckoned me to a small, dead furry creature resting peacefully in the grasp of the (from this point on known as) Sawgrass Stage Rug#3…That’s right! ‘Twas a Dead Mouse… I wish I could describe to you this awful retchedness… but my adjectives are few to do justice to it. Let’s just say, a few of us almost hurled!

Anyway, long story short, I escorted the Carcass of our once furry friend to the exit(by foot not hand) and needless to say… We may need to make room in our Budget for a New Stage Rug…

The smell is now gone…. but let this blog be a tribute to “The Sawgrass Mouse”… at least he died in a church :)

---Fuller

I Love To Worship

2008-06-17T11:06:00.001-07:00

I was trying to think of something to blog about today and nothing really spectacular came to mind... so I thought I would share just what's been on my heart lately.

I LOVE TO WORSHIP...

Why does this matter? Well because I haven't always felt this way. I spent a lot of my life "being" a Christian, but only in the past few years have I fallen in love with worshiping Jesus.

Do you love to worship? If not, maybe you should think about who Christ is.... for real! Who He is to you... no one else. Fall in love with Him today! It's not too late. Learn how to Worship him...

A great book to read is "The God You're Looking For" by Bill Hybels

Fuller

Power Of Prayer - How do I tap into it?

2008-05-27T11:45:00.000-07:00

Prayer is a very powerful thing. Today we gathered in our sanctuary to lift up Pastor Troy and his mother, Linda, who will be in surgery as we speak. What a great thing to know that the power belongs to God, not us and we can fully rely on Him for His comforting grace and mercy in our lives. We know that He still moves stones! But where does this power come from? I found out today...

The power of prayer is not the result of the person praying. Rather, the power resides in the God who is being prayed to. 1 John 5:14-15 tells us, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of him."

No matter the person praying, the passion behind the prayer, or the purpose of the prayer - God answers prayers that are in agreement with His will. His answers are not always yes, but are always in our best interest. When our desires line up with His will, we will come to understand that in time. When we pray passionately and purposefully, according to God's will, God responds powerfully!

Peace
Fuller

Make Yourself New

2008-03-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

Fifteen years ago I got this awesome guitar that made me feel like a Rock Star! It was top of the line and it was bad to the bone. It had all the bells and whistles. About 3 months ago, I realized that I haven't played it in 6 years. Why?
I'm not sure, I guess because it was run-down, beat-up and outdated. But what happened to it? ...I guess time did.... time happened to it.

Sometimes we find ourselves the same way, beat-up and useless... but the good news is that God has promised us a permanent "restoration"... He makes us beautiful every day... the more we trust in Him, the more He polishes and shines us.

Some of us need a little more work than others but it's never too late to allow Christ to bring us back to life....

Ephesians 4:22-24
"You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."

Last night I started to bring my old guitar "Back to life"... I have stripped all the hardware and paint and I am going to make this old guitar what it once was:Top of the line....No matter how long it takes! Because I know it can still fulfill the exact purpose it was designed to do... rock out some worship to the King of Glory!!! I haven't lost hope in this guitar, and God hasn't lost hope in you. Let him strip you down and rebuild what only he can!

Fuller

What does "Hosanna" mean?

2008-02-29T11:50:00.000-08:00

"What does the word hosanna mean?"

In the New Testament, Jesus entered into Jerusalem as their King, riding on a donkey's colt."

...And the multitude that went before and that followed cried saying, 'Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest'." And, later on that day, when Jesus was in the temple, the courtyard of the temple was full of children crying out, "Hosanna to the son of David."

This made the priests very angry. They wanted Jesus to stop the children's mouths, and they said to Him, "Don't you know what these little ones are saying?"

Jesus answered, "Yes, haven't you ever read, 'Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings thou has perfected praise'? Jesus quoted this from Psalm eight.

What made the Priests so angry was that they knew very well what Hosanna meant and where it came from. It is a quote from Psalm 118 and verse 25.
Hosanna is a prayer that can only be said to Jehovah. These children were calling Jesus the Son of David and Jehovah, just as Jeremiah had done in Chapter 23, verses 5 and 6. Hoasanna means, "Save us! please!"

-Since we, as believers are already saved and redeemed, it is an echo of our gratitude to God, a thanks to Him in worship for rescuing us.

Join our Sawgrass

team this weekend as we lift up His name "Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest"

-Fuller

Celebration in Diversity

2008-02-25T07:35:00.000-08:00

Donaldo Harris laid down the law this weekend as he wrapped up Pastor Troy's message on hope and diversity. I was fired up by Donaldo's story and how God has answered his prayers on finding a diverse church! It is so cool to see how God is bringing together people from different backgrounds and different cultures to worship Him with one voice.

Way to go Donaldo, and thanks for challenging us which "Each one, brings one".

Fuller

Great Moments in Culinary History

2008-01-24T18:51:00.001-08:00

"The Switch"- frowned upon by many restaurants due to it's ability to
offer the clients a way to satisfy many appetite needs, the switch is
when 2 people agree to order different items and trade halves thus
allowing each person to enjoy "double" the pleasure without "double"
the price! Way to go you sly devils!!!! You are my Heros....Matt and
Garland!

Honeymoon Slide Show!

2008-01-10T08:01:00.000-08:00

One more thing, you guys can check out Jackie and I's Honeymoon slideshow by clicking here:

http://www.fullertime.com/brianandjackie/honeymoon.html

; Fuller

Im Back-Sort of...

2008-01-10T07:55:00.001-08:00

I know you have all been wondering if I am still alive, and the answer is a resounding....
"I think so"

Any way, despite my busy schedule and an amazing 2 Month Anniversary Celebrated on Jan 9th... Here is a little picture that I would like to share.

Garland, the Best Wedding Pastor ever!!!!

Fuller

My New Wife

2007-12-30T02:50:00.000-08:00

I love being married!