Sep 25, 2009
Being Healthy Is…
…having something to distract your mind while you exercise. As you exercise, your brain usually is screaming at you to stop. Other times I find myself repeated phrases over and over again with every rhythmic step of my run- this is weird I know, but I have found it is common when talking with other runners. All of these things can make it very tempting to quit. So I make sure, that every time I... read more
Sep 24, 2009
Remember!
I’m not one to constantly point fingers at the devil, but this week has been a spiritual warfare doozy! This past Sunday was AMAZING! It was the first official week that I served our church as co pastor. We had an incredible worship gathering! We changed up the order of our service to make it flow much smoother and to eliminate so many awkward moments. The new order of service allowed adequate time... read more
Sep 23, 2009
Grace vs. Religion
Here is a bumper video that I created with my nephews Grant and Elijah for my sermon on Vision and Grace this upcoming Sunday. It’s obviously a parody of the Mac vs. PC commercials. Hope you enjoy: read more
Sep 22, 2009
Wildfire
I am in awe of churches around this nation doing whatever it takes to reach the lost for Christ. I am in awe to 500+ salvations in one week at churches like Newspring in South Carolina and Elevation Church in North Carolina. I am in awe of churches like Central Christian in Las Vegas baptizing 3000 people in a single day!!!!! This is nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This…..this….looks like,... read more
Sep 16, 2009
Numb
Lately I have been so busy preparing and planning for a major ministry shift at our church. It has been fun and exciting, but it has also taken huge amounts of time and I still have tons to do! With my mind an body constantly going to get things done in time, certain parts of my mind have sort of shut-off and become numb. I’m having a hard time findin things that excite me or to look forward to.... 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.