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Jan 26, 2011
Encouragement for those Feeling Unworthy for Ministry
Here’s some random thoughts for those who are suffering from feeling unworthy to do the work God has called you to. Some things, I’m sure you’ve heard before, but it’s my prayer that you will be encouraged and strengthened by them: “God doesn’t call the ‘qualified’. He qualifies the ‘called’” Case in point: Gideon, Judges 6-8. “You... read more
Jan 25, 2011
The Inconvenience of Christ
‘”Christ is so inconvenient! Always requesting me to “follow” Him, “feed” His sheep, “Go” and make disciples, “love” my neighbor, “keep” His commandments, etc… Sheesh! Doesn’t He know I have a life to live!” “School is the most important thing to me right now. If I don’t get a good education, I... read more
Jan 21, 2011
Thoughts on Counseling and Group’s Emergency Response Handbook, Part 6
The final two chapters of Group’s Emergency Response Handbook: For Small Group Leaders dealt with Broken Fellowship and Church Scandal. These are the things that I struggle with the most as a leader, however, I didn’t necessarily agree with everything suggested in these two chapters, especially the chapter on broken fellowship. I found the personal testimony of the woman who suffered from broken... read more
Jan 20, 2011
Thoughts on Counseling and Group’s Emergency Response Handbook, Part 5
Chapters 9 and 10 of Group’s Emergency Response Handbook: For Small Group Leaders dealt with two totally different topics; Rebellious Children and Terminal Illness. To be honest, I didn’t learn too much from the chapter on terminal illness, but the chapter on rebellious children did give me some fresh ideas. The thing that stood out to me the most was the idea of sending encouraging notes or making... read more
Jan 19, 2011
Thoughts on Counseling and Group’s Emergency Response Handbook, Part 4
Chapters 7 and 8 of Group’s Emergency Response Handbook: For Small Group Leaders dealt with Financial Crisis’ and Unemployment. I was very moved by the personal story of the young woman who had been left by her husband and lost everything at the beginning of the chapter on Financial Crisis’. It caused me to realize that ministering to people in Financial Crisis can be the church’s place to shine.... 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.