Jan 31, 2009
Having compassion when it is not deserved-
Recently I had “someone” get in my face- REALLY CLOSESLY. This person was so angry with me. His temper was fuming and he was about to blow. His eyes were glaring, his nostrils were flaring, his skin turned red, and I could hear every breath go in and out of his lungs. I stood face to face with this person for nearly 20 seconds just waiting for a punch to come my way. I thought about Jesus and... read more
Jan 30, 2009
Things that get on my nerves…
When you use the last of the toilet paper while going to the bathroom- and a new roll is within 3 feet of the toilet- it is your human obligation to get a new roll for the next person who will be taking your seat. And when you get this new roll, it is your most holy of duties to actually put it back on the dispenser- not to just set the new roll on the counter or to prop it between the old roll and the... read more
Jan 29, 2009
Barak Obama’s Innogeration Benidiction
As I continue to comment on the Innogeration of Barak Obama last Tuesday, today, I would like to focus on the Benediction at the end of the ceremony by Reverend Joseph Lowery. Before I do I want to talk about the issue of racism in the presidency and the innogeration of Barak Obama. I don’t agree with all of the policies of President Obama, but I do respect him as our president. I respect him as a... read more
Jan 22, 2009
Rick Warren’s Invocation
Over the next few days I will be trying to share some of my thoughts regarding the innogeration of President Barak Obama this last Tuesday. The first thing that I wanted to mention is the Invocational Prayer by Saddleback pastor and Purpose Life author Rick Warren. There was much controversy over Obama choosing Warren to give this prayer, mainly because of his stance that homosexuality is a sin Warren... read more
Jan 16, 2009
The Practice of Preaching…(posted from my iPhone)
When I was contemplatin taking on the position as a dean at Canyonville Christian Academy, a lot of people were concerned that I may take a step backwards with what they believed to be my greatest gift: teaching/preaching. I, however, heard God’s call to take this position and moved on it. I didn’t actually think that I would lose some ground when it came to this gift though. Boy was I wrong. I... 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.