Feb 22, 2010
Provision
Yesterday my wife and I had a very disapointing day financially. Without complaining or going into details; I worked many hours last week but because of how I get compensated, we did not recieve a paycheck for the work I did. We had a wonderful day otherwise, but we were very depressed and confused by what we thought was God’s lack of provision. We reflected on how we were positive we were doing what... read more
Feb 22, 2010
Being Healthy Is…
…Brushing your teeth and flossing multiple times a day. Throughout the day, as you eat food gets stuck and sits on your teeth for long periods of time- particularly the sugar that causes cavaties. Sugars from sports drinks, soft drinks, juices, and alcohol can saturte your teeth also causing major tooth decay. As adults, and unlike sharks, we only get one set of teeth and we need to keep them clean... read more
Feb 19, 2010
Rediscover
I’ve just finished reading the story of King Josiah of Judah in 2 Chronicles. After the death of his idolatrous father, King Josiah set out to reform the kingdom’s worship to Almighty God. He cleared the nation of it’s idols and set up crews to restore the temple. While his priest was working in the temple he discovered the long forgotten Book of the Law ( thought to be the Book of... read more
Feb 18, 2010
Blue
I find it interesting that when we find ourselves feeling down or depressed; that we use the color “blue” to describe our mood. I mean, there’s even an entire genre of music dedicated to it: BLUES! West of the mountains in the Pacific Northwest, we have a particular way of describing our winters: WET!. They are wet, damp, cold, dreary, overcast, dark and grey. I know we don’t have... read more
Feb 17, 2010
Both Ways
There is one thing that holds every relationship together: conversation. Without conversation a relationship is not a relationship at all, it is simply an admiration from afar. Relationships are about sharing hopes, fears, and dreams with people you care about. That is done by listening, speaking, reading, writing, signing, touching, through gestures, and expression. Sadly, when you look at the lives of... 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.