Jun 28, 2011
Blood on Our Hands
Several night’s ago I facilitated a small group for people in their twenties and thirties. The Group’s discussion topic was Acts 8:9-11, where God tells Paul to not give up because there were many in Corinth who were His people. Everyone in the group was to share their testimony of how Jesus was revealed to them, and what their experience of finding salvation through Him was like. What stood... read more
Jun 13, 2011
Don’t Be Successful
Everything you will hear over the next few weeks will be for you to go out, achieve your dreams, work hard, study hard, and to be successful; because the sky’s the limit! -That you can do whatever you set your mind to do! -That you hold the keys to your destiny! -That you can be whatever you want to be! -To set your eyes on whatever it is you want; then take it! Now not all of these ideas are bad in and... read more
Jun 8, 2011
Real Friends
If your friend’s house was on fire while they were fast asleep inside, would you say something? If your friend’s airplane was in a tailspin, would you toss them a parachute? If your friend’s boat was sinking, would you give them a lifejacket? If your friend’s little girl was running out into traffic, would you try to stop her? The obvious answer to all of these questions should be a... read more
Jun 1, 2011
Hell
I believe in Hell. I think it’s a real place. -That really lasts forever. -Where real people go. -With real and everlasting torment. I believe that Hell is the wrath of God poured out for our sins. I believe that Hell was created for the Devil and his angels. I believe that Hell is eternal separation from God, from love, and from hope. I believe in Hell because Jesus did. I take Hell... read more
May 31, 2011
Thoughts on Revival
One thing has been on my mind the past few days: Revival. For those who grew up in church, Revival may carry with it connotations of: Heading to church immediately after your parents got off of work, without eating dinner beforehand. Going to this “Revival” at your church every single night, sometimes for weeks on end. Not getting out of this “Revival” service until after 10pm... 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.