Jun 10, 2008
A New Toy!
So I have a new blogging tool. I used some money that I earned from selling some stuff on Craigslist to purchase a new underwater digital camera for Father’s Day. This sucker can withstand temperatures or -14 degrees F, a 5 foot drop onto concrete, and 10 feet underwater. It is also really small so I can take it anywhere to take pics on the go, especially for this site. It will be great just in case... read more
Jun 9, 2008
Doctrine, Part 7; The Church
The Church is the physical representation of Christ on earth (Ephesians 1:22-23); through the power and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13). It is comprised of all the Christians on earth (1 Corinthians 12:13). Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22) and gave Himself up for it to make it holy and blameless (Ephesians 5:25-27). The Church is God’s plan for saving... read more
Jun 8, 2008
Doctrine, Part 6: Salvation and Christian Living
Salvation belongs to God (Revelation 7:10), and is solely a gift of grace for Him to give (Romans 5:15; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8) to sinful man. It is received by faith alone in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:12; Ephesians 2:8-10); whose holy life, substitutionary death, and glorious resurrection made it possible for our sins to be forgiven, our punishment to be taken away, and for His righteousness to... read more
Jun 6, 2008
Doctrine, Part 5: Man, Sin, and Total Depravity
Man is created in the Image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). After God created man, He said that everything He created was “very good” (Genesis 1:31). God clearly gave man one simple command upon his creation;” You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.” (Genesis 2:16-17) Man... read more
Jun 6, 2008
Doctrine, Part 4: The Bible
The Holy Bible, which is made up of the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament, is The Word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13) written by men who were prompted to do so by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21). It is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God will be prepared to do good works (2 Timothy 3:16). The... 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.