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Jan 20, 2012
My Prayers for 2012.
Lately I have been remembering the lessons I learned, and how I was challenged, by the book Sun Stand Still,to pray big-audacious prayers that only God could answer and come through on. There are four things that have been going through my mind the last several weeks that I want to begin to pray for fervently in the year 2012. Those four things are: 1. The Old Big Lots Building: I fully believe that one... read more
Jan 13, 2012
It Gets Better
This is mushy, romantic, and somewhat personal- readers beware. I have been with my wife Susan for over 16 years, and have been married to her for nearly 13. I love her and could not be any happier that we both made the decision to do life with one another. And what’s amazing is that; 16 years, two kids, and an interesting life later, I actually love her more- way more- than the time we started... read more
Dec 23, 2011
Tips, Tricks, and Etiquette for Senior’s With Cell Phones
1. ALWAYS silence your cell phone when going into a: a] church, b] wedding, c] movie, d] play, e] concert f] serious conversation, intervention, or counseling session, or a g] funeral I’m a pastor and are in some of the previous scenarios more than the average person, and it never ceases to amaze me how so many people, especially seniors, do not silence their phones before entering into one of... read more
Nov 10, 2011
Proud
After coming home from his appendectomy on Tuesday afternoon, our son Zion had several guests stop by to check in on him. One pleasantly surprising guest was his current first grade teacher, Mrs. Tsukamaki. And even more surprising; his kindergarten teacher from last year. They both entered our home beaming with smiles, yet showed great concern for our precious child. It was an honor for my son to have two... 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.