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Aug 30, 2010
Opposing Forces
Tonight my small group (from church) and I went to downtown Salem to feed its homeless under one of the bridges crossing the Willamette River. I have quite a bit of experience with dealing with the homeless and a whole lot of experience with downtown Salem and its diverse culture. I’d love to spend a substantial amount of time writing about my observations of homelessness and its relation to mental... read more
Aug 27, 2010
Active Cultures
Usually I write about more serious stuff. I have two blogs I’m hashing out now that I’ll probably put out in a few days. But until then, here’s something a little more fun: Over the past 18 months or so I have fallen in love with frozen yogurt. Nearly every night I have a 30 ounce smoothie made with frozen yogurt. I love it hard, soft served, and blended into drinks, shakes, or smoothies.... read more
Aug 26, 2010
Being Healthy Is…
…taking time to look at “Before Pictures” every once in a while. Last night my brother-in-law showed me some pictures from two Christmases ago (2008). At the time I weighed around 225 lbs., had a nearly shaved head, wore XL shirts, had a 36″ waist, and a major double chin. I didn’t think I was fat, people tell me now that they didn’t think I was fat, but I WAS FAT! I... read more
Aug 24, 2010
Speaking
Being a pastor requires lots of planning, scheduling, studying, writing, talking with people, praying with and for people, envisioning, brainstorming, and budgeting. All of those things are ok, but hands-down the best thing to do as a pastor, in my opinion, is to teach and preach the Word of God and watch IT make an impact on people’s lives. Most people think that speaking at a church service is all... read more
Aug 21, 2010
The Game of Risk (uncontrollable circumstance)
Tonight I learned how to play the board game Risk. I still have a LOT to learn. In the game you strategically ‘make moves’ to take over countries, trying to conquer the entire world. Succeeding in the game is greatly dependent on experience, skill, strategy, risk, patience, determination, and motivation. But a huge factor that success in the game of Risk is based on is a factor made 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.