Jul 26, 2010
Imagine Truth Turned Into Reality
The Word of God will not return void. The same power that raised Christ from the grave is alive and well in us. If God is for us, who can be against us? These are some truths (some paraphrased) that I have been thinking about lately… …that we will do greater works than Christ when He walked this earth. That the gates of hell cannot withstand the power of the Church. What if all of these things... read more
Jul 23, 2010
Listen
May I always be in a place where I can listen. May I always be ready to listen. May I always be open and obedient to what I hear. May I always apply what I have been told. I could say a billion words, but nothing is more satisfying- more meaningful than listening to what You have to say. Whether it comes from Your written Word or Your supernaturally spoken Word- it is you’re Word that I crave and I... read more
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
May 3, 2010
Sacred vs Secular
When talking about Christianity and Creative Arts, this question usually arises within those who consider themselves to be followers of Jesus: “Does my art have to be “Christian Art” in order to be glorifying to God and in order to advance His Kingdom?” This is what we know as the Sacred/Secular Divide. It is where and when we ask ourselves,” What is sacred?” and “What is... 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
In Kindergarten I was officially voted 'Most Inquisitive'.
Ever since, 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.
I am the Pastor at Fellowship Church in Salem, Oregon and these are my thoughts on life.