Mar 23, 2009
Disneyworld; Part 3
On the third day of our Disneyworld vacation we had the opportunity to visit Hollywood Studios. This is an interesting movie themed park. It used to have very little to do. But now; with the addition of attractions like The Hollywood Tower of Terror, Rock’n'Roll Roller Coaster, Lights-Camera-Action, and the American Idol Experience, it is hard to fit all of the activities at this great park into... read more
Mar 22, 2009
Disneyworld; Part 2
On the second day of our Disney vacation we had the opportunity to visit The Magic Kingdom. The Magic Kingdom is an amazing place. Right when you walk into the park you see the vibrancy and activity of Main Street USA and the splendor of Cinderella’s Castle at the end of the street. It’s amazing to see the looks on people’s faces as they enter into the park- so much expectancy and joy.... read more
Mar 21, 2009
Disneyworld; Part 1
So this last Saturday I got back from a great vacation to Disneyworld in Orlando Florida. On this particular vacation; we happened to bring with us my mother, and 8 international students. It was interesting to say the least. Over the next few days I will be blogging about some of my experiences: including both my basic activities, but mainly my insights. We left from the Portland International Airport on... read more
Mar 19, 2009
How to respond to a stake driven into your back yard-
Recently the Mormon Church started building a huge stake center right accross the street from one of my home town’s largest and most respected Evangelical churches. This church is positioned on the top of a hill right in the middle of an upper middle class neighborhood. The new Mormon stake is the biggest and the most beautiful that I have ever seen. Whether we like to admit it or not; competition is... read more
Mar 18, 2009
Student/ Youth Ministry in the Context of the Local Church
The local church is a gateway to the new life that Jesus offers to His creation. My idea of the local church is people from every age, race, social status, economic level, and vocation within a local community coming together to: worship the Lord Jesus Christ, grow in relationship with Him, build authentic, encouraging, and accountable relationships with each other, serve and meet the needs of the world... 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.