Engagement party

A few of the FCA families put together a very special night for Kelly and I. We are so blessed to be surrounded by a great community in California. The night was full of laughter and fun! I am also grateful my parents had the opportunity to come out and share the night with us.

Northwood Huddle- 2/9/10

Adam goodman (former USC fullback) spoke for us today at Northwood High School in front of a few hundred students. He talked about his challenges after tearing his ACL when football recruiters were scouting him. He learned to lean on God and not his own strength. The verse he continuously referred to was Jer. 29:11:For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." He even brought his USC bowl rings for the kids to see and try on.

A Little Piece of Heaven!

Mater Dei Huddle Recap- Jan 28th 2010

What a glorious day! Today we had the privilege yet again of having Josh and Mike breakdance for the students and share the gospel. Josh painted a very clear picture of Jesus Christ and asked very boldly if there were students in the room that wanted to accept him as their Lord and Savior. Hands went up! We thank and honor God for all that he is doing on our campuses around Orange County. I am blessed to be a part of this!

Surf Trip Santa Barbara, Jan 15-17 '10

New place to surf! The spot is named Rincon, famous surf in Santa Barbara!

Enjoy the pictures, videos coming soon:)

Beckman Football Banquet Jan 14 2010

We had our end of the year football banquet on January 14th. This years team was the first ever to make it to the playoffs. The pictures are of running back Keith Lawson, who earned the MVP on the offensive side of the ball. He ran for nearly 2000 and 25 tds...fun night.

FCA BCS National Championship Breakfast- Jan 4th 2010

Wow what a morning! I love how the Lord uses sports and influence to further his kingdom. Today we had the honor of having the entire Texas football team, along with members of the Alabama team present at our FCA breakfast. Not only them, but Coach Bobby Bowden, former FSU Quarterback Chris Rix and members of the USC football Team were there as well. Quarterback Colt McCoy was given the Bobby Bowden award and shared bits and pieces of what the Lord was doing in his life. Coach Bowden was the guest speaker as he shared about the ministry of FCA and how God is using high profile athletes to reach kids. Not only them, but we were blessed to have Jake Olsen speak as well. Jake is a 12 year old boy that lost both of his eyes because of cancer. The USC football team has reached out to him and made him a part of their team this past season (walking out to be a captain at the last home game). He in turn blessed them by sharing the good news of Christ and how being blind is just adversity that he has dealt with.

Thanks to everyone for their prayers and support to pull this event off. I am extremely grateful for the entire FCA staff and all the hard work they put into this. God's name was glorified and he allowed this event to reach a bunch of people that don't know him. Enjoy the pictures.

For more pictures taken in better quality click here

For Colt McCoy video that was played as his name was announced (you will get goose bumps)Click here