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Jun 21, 2010
Fear Factor
The house was made of ice cream, cupcakes, and candy. It was a cute pink, white, and red. The minute my daughter saw it, she said,” Ice Cream House!” with utter excitement. We were at The Enchanted Forest; a small story-book themed amusement park South of Salem, Oregon. It’s a nice little amusement park that I have been going to for as long as I can remember. I held my daughter... read more
Jun 19, 2010
Anniversary
Today marks 11 years of marriage for Susan and I. I have had the priviledge of knowing this woman nealry 20 years, dating her for 15, and being married to her for 11. It’s been a wonderful 11 years. Getting married at such a young age has caused us to go through many changes as individuals, but we’ve done them together. I, without question, love this woman a million times more than I did the... read more
Jun 16, 2010
New Culture, Part 2
In my previous post “New Culture” I mentioned that I would be writing a new post mentioning those in today’s world who are culture shapers and whether or not they are using their influence to carry a message. Here a a few: Steve Jobs: Jobs is definitely a culture shaper, a man who has tremendously progressed computer technology and has embraced the idea that design and appearance are just... read more
Jun 15, 2010
New Culture
I am tired of reacting to culture and using existing culture to get my message across. Sometimes I think we waste so much of our energy battling culture and trying to ride the waves of culture that we have little energy left to actually get our message across once we have (used it and battled it). It’s like sitting downstream from a heard of pooping cows standing in the water. You’re trying to... read more
Jun 12, 2010
Milestones
It’s first marked with a bright glimpse of light and a spank on the butt. There’s then a sudden realization that what enters your mouth and goes down to your stomach doesn’t have to be liquid. The milestones continue at an alarming rate: your first word, crawling, the formation of your first sentence, walking, going potty, dressing yourself and spelling your name, and learning to ride a... 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.