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Jan 8, 2011
A God of My Understanding
I know a lot of people who are in recovery programs for drugs and alcohol. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are two powerful programs, and I am thankful for the changes they are making in people’s lives. And, I am proud of my friends and acquaintances for the steps they’ve made in their recovery, and for their time being clean and sober. This brings me to a story that’s... read more
Apr 16, 2010
The Validity of Jonah- Not Simply Morallity
Several weeks ago, two of the most influential Christian churches in the nation, if not the world, both of whom are very different from each other, were doing a teaching series on the book of Jonah. Their pastors who taught these series are arguably two of the most influential Christians on the planet, but again, quite different in philosophy, ministry, and leadership style. What I found odd is that both... read more
Jan 19, 2010
Sovereign
As I mentioned before, I am currently reading through 1 and 2 Kings. One thing that really stands out in the two books is God’s sovereignty. It’s amazing how God used the Godless Assyrian, Egyptian, and Babylonian Empires to enact righteous judgement on Israel and Judah. It’s amazing how God’s perfect will us brought about through the lives and exploits of apostate kings. It’s... read more
Dec 4, 2009
The Salvation of Fear
I had some VERY enlightening conversations yesterday with a number of people from all walks of life. I talked to someone who just came out of a cult. I talked with someone who was a witch and practiced Satanism. I talked with someone who didn’t believe in the claims of the Bible yet called himself a Christian. I talked with an elderly artist who has lived an extremely interesting life with prominent... read more
Aug 9, 2009
Knowing ( Warning! Spoiler Alert!)
Last night I watched the movie ‘Knowing’ for the first time. Everyone I talked to about the film warned me that it was a good movie with a horrible ending. But I watched it anyways, and I loved it! I don’t want to over-explain the movie, but there are a few important details to- very loosely- explain. The story involves two children who are linked by a 50 year-old paper written by a young... 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.