By Kevin East | Mar 3, 2017 | Category: Other Stuff | Comments:
I thoroughly enjoyed the 50th celebration of Pine Cove last Friday night. I am honored that I was able to spend so many years on staff with such a great ministry. I am grateful for all they are doing to impact God’s kingdom. 1. Compassion: Why We’re...
By Kevin East | Feb 24, 2017 | Category: Other Stuff | Comments:
It has been a busy time around our house. Steph and I are traveling to Austin this weekend, I am preaching at Grace Covenant Church on Sunday morning. I am preaching from 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, I always love getting the chance to speak to church congregations about...
By Kevin East | Feb 10, 2017 | Category: Other Stuff | Comments:
I really enjoyed my time in California this past week. One of the highlights was sharing with some of the staff of this investment company that supports our ministry. They left encouraged that the work they do is helping kids and families receive both tangible help...
By Kevin East | Feb 3, 2017 | Category: Other Stuff | Comments:
Steph and I have been in California all week visiting some of our West Coast donors from the ministry I lead, The Mentoring Alliance. It was a great week connecting with them and spending some time with my beautiful wife. Here’s a picture off the back porch of...
By Kevin East | Jan 27, 2017 | Category: Other Stuff | Comments:
Colds, pneumonia and sinus infections wreaked havoc on our home last weekend. My family spent most of the weekend inside drinking hot tea and loading up on vitamin C, and of course, catching up on all the great articles hitting the internet. Here’s a few...
By Kevin East | Jan 20, 2017 | Category: Other Stuff | Comments:
On Monday we celebrated Martin Luther King Day. I came across a blog post I wrote a few years ago, and I was convicted again by Dr. King’s words in his Letter from Birmingham Jail. “Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than...
By Kevin East | Jan 6, 2017 | Category: Other Stuff | Comments:
It’s January and the skies are gray and the temperatures are cold. However, January brings a season for fresh starts and new beginnings. I wrote this blog post a few years ago, and it still rings true today. My family just got back from our annual vacation where...
By Kevin East | Dec 23, 2016 | Category: Other Stuff | Comments:
Maybe you’re at the office today, quickly trying to wrap up a few things. You may be out and about doing some last minute Christmas shopping. Maybe you’re driving home for Christmas. Or maybe you got to wake up to a slow morning with your family all home,...
By Kevin East | Dec 16, 2016 | Category: Other Stuff | Comments:
Every year, my family watches “It’s a Wonderful Life” together. This year, my kids watched with their feet propped up by the fire. They make me laugh. What are some of your family traditions? Grab your morning coffee and enjoy a few articles...
By Kevin East | Dec 9, 2016 | Category: Other Stuff | Comments:
I don’t know about you, but I love this season. But I don’t always love taking Christmas card pictures. Here’s an out take of our “session” this year. Mind you, this was right after I told my oldest son I was ready to kill his dog. Yes, I...