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Dec 3, 2011
Too Far?
Warning. This will be VERY graphic. It is also very revealing and personal. If you want to think of me as a perfect person who has never sinned and never has any struggles- do not read any further! But, really, this is a must read. When I was a teenager, I used to convince myself that only vaginal sexual intercourse was “sex.” That was the only thing that God had a problem with two... read more
Nov 25, 2011
Why I’m Anti-Abortion, But Not Pro-Life- Part 1
Yes this title was used to grab your attention. I wholeheartedly believe that human life begins at conception. I believe that the microscopic fertilized human egg is a human being. Newly formed human DNA is a newly formed human life. That tiny embryo is a created being fashioned in the image of the Almighty God. It is valuable enough for the Son of God’s blood to be spilled on its behalf. Within... read more
Oct 24, 2011
Random Thoughts on Boys and Men, Part 1 of Possibly More
I was raised to believe that once I turned eighteen, that I would be an adult. I would be responsible for supporting myself, finding a place to live, figuring out what to do with my life, and deciding if/who/and when I would marry. Now once I got there, my parents understood that I was still grossly immature and helped me out when I needed it, but I was treated like an adult, and expected to behave as... read more
May 4, 2011
Pressing Through Tough Times (a personal account)
I’ve been very inconsistent with posting blogs lately. I have had SO many things going on, and so much on my mind, that I simply haven’t had time to devote to writing on my personal blog. Not to mention, that, the creative well has been pretty dry the past month or so. I think it’s because all of my energy and focus has been poured out on the growth and health of my church. I’m... read more
Jan 11, 2011
Fired for Faith (a brief thought)
I recently read of the story of eighth grade science teacher John Freshwater, who was fired from his job in Ohio for pushing a “Christian agenda”, teaching creationism, and refusing to remove religious items from his classroom. The school district hearings officer assigned to his case, R. Lee Shepherd, stated that Freshwater “persisted in his attempts to make eighth grade science what he... 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.