May 20, 2009
Where I Stand on the Doctrine of The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts:
No Christian can dispute the supernatural occurrences that are mentioned in the Bible. What many people disagree on is whether those things are taking or can take place today. The Bible says absolutely nothing about/ gives no indication that the supernatural manifestations of God would stop after the completion of the Bible. In fact the Bible is very clear that God is sovereign and can do what He wants,... read more
May 20, 2009
What Motivates Me To Put Forth The Greatest Effort:
People’s reactions motivate me to put forth the greatest effort. I enjoy seeing people benefit from the work I do by the power of the Holy Spirit. I love it when people are inspired, encouraged, and challenged when I speak the Word of God. I love it when people are comforted when I counsel them. I love it when I act upon what God shows me, and lives are changed for it. And I am also motivated and... read more
May 20, 2009
My Greatest Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths: I recently took the Gallup Strengths Finder 2.0 assessment, and according to the test, my top 5 strengths are Input, Strategic, Responsibility, Achiever, and Analytical. In my opinion, my greatest strengths that are not listed in the Gallup test are Creativity, Organization, and Communication. Weaknesses: Perfectionism, Worry/Anxiety, and being a... read more
May 19, 2009
4 People That Have Had The Biggest Impact On My Life:
My wife Susan Trask- Susan has given me a glimpse of how Christ loves the Church. She is constantly pushing me to be the man, the husband, and the father God has called me to be. She encourages me and gives me the strength I need to pursue the ministries that God has prepared for me. She has made me stronger and more patient. I believe that God used Susan to draw me into a closer relationship with Him and... read more
May 19, 2009
3 Books That Have Had Great Impact On My Life
Besides the Bible, 3 books that have had great impact on my life are: Old Man, New Man by Stephen Strang This book showed me that many of the doubts, struggles, and fears that I have as a man are common and can be faced without any shame through Christ and a community of men who love and care for me as I am. Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller This book helped me deal with some of the disenfranchisement I... read more
In Kindergarten I was officially voted 'Most Inquisitive'.
Ever since, 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.
I am the Pastor at Fellowship Church in Salem, Oregon and these are my thoughts on life.