May 30, 2008
Rolling Bagels
Random post here and a shameless plug. I love plain toasted bagels. I love peanut butter. And I love strawberry jam. I love them all together. My favorite breakfast place in the world is Rolling Bagels in Salem, OR near the intersection of Lancaster and Market. It’s a little place hidden from the busy traffic of Lancaster nestled in the back of a strip mall. Don’t let it’s quaint... read more
May 28, 2008
…Need Not Apply
Follow me- if…you have a Bachelor’s Degree from a 4 year ivy league university. Follow me- if…you have a Pastoral Degree from a prestigious Seminary. Follow me- if…you have 5 years or more of ministry experience. Follow me- if…you have experience in leading a ministry of over 5,000 people in attendance every weekend. Follow me- if…you can play the... read more
May 28, 2008
The Walking Dead
So today was a weird ministry day. I spent the first part of the day visiting with an ex-boss from 7 years ago who also happens to be my insurance agent- he’s a great guy. He is originally from Jordan, but has been in the US for a long time. Religion and Spirituality have always been kind of an off-limits topic for the both of us. I was never sure if he was Muslim or not. That would not... read more
May 26, 2008
Memorial Day
I know that today was supposed to be about remembering those who have gone on before us; especially the veterans are nation has lost over the years, but it’s hard to do that with two children screaming and crying at the top of their lungs. I’m sorry, but I’m all about being open and honest on this blog. Needless to say, the start of our day was rough. I did get the opportunity,... read more
May 26, 2008
Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull
So, Susan and I finally got some time to ourselves tonight. We brought Kylie to a babysitter for the first time- she turns 3 months old tomorrow. My sister Lori watched her and we had Zion go to Ladina’s. Anyways, we went to go see Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull. It’s THE movie to see this Memorial Day Weekend. The theater was packed. And the movie? It sucked! Now I love... read more
In Kindergarten I was officially voted 'Most Inquisitive'.
I have been asking questions ever since as I believe that they are the catalyst to discovering the world all around us.
The answers to these questions have led me into an everlasting committed relationship with Jesus Christ, into a marriage with the love of my life, and into being the father of the two most beautiful children on earth.
It is my personal mission to glorify God with my life, advance His Kingdom through my ministry, and to love my family with everything I have.
I am the Pastor at Fellowship Church in Salem, Oregon and these are my thoughts on life.