Feb 9, 2009
Tax Time is the New Christmas!
I LOVE TAX TIME! A time of year where you get large sums of money back that you were forced to pay to the government all year. A time where you can be extra thankful for the number of children you have and the amount of mortgage interest and property taxes that you paid. All kidding aside, I thank GOd for every good and perfect gift he bestows upon us and for allowing us to get by throughout the year.... read more
Feb 4, 2009
ARETHA…
As the news of the Innogeration of President Barack Obama becomes very old now, I am going to close my mini-series looking at a few of the interesting moments from the day’s events. And to close this brief look up, I want to discuss the singing of My Country Tis of Thee by legendary musician Aretha Franklin. And here goes the... read more
Feb 3, 2009
Didn’t even have to use my AK, I’d have to say it was a Good Day…
Today was a good day off! Once we finally got away from work, we had the pleasure of driving up the Willamette Valley on 1-5 on a very beautiful sunny February day. I love going on drives with my family and the time it allows us to talk, relax, and listen to an occasional podcast. After being stuck in Canyonville for 4 days, it was nice to see civilization again- it was also nice to have a little Taco Bell... read more
Feb 1, 2009
Surprising Response
Sometimes God amazes me. Well, I guess that he always does. I always try so hard to catch people’s hearts for God when I am speaking or doing various ministry activities. Sometimes I am limitedly successful- through the power of the Holy Spirit of course. But so many times; it seems like I am unsuccessful. I’m not sure why. Most of the time I spend countless hours preparing, studying, praying,... 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.