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
Mar 10, 2010
Sovereignty and Dinosaurs
Two weeks ago I took my son to see The Walking With Dinosaurs Arena Spectucular. It was nothing short of being spectacular! The show is a live documentary experience that combines animatronics, puppetry, costumes, and lighting effects. All of the dinosaurs presented are life sized and pain-stakingly realistic. You literally feel as though you are sitting in an NBA arena watching real living dinosaurs walk... read more
Feb 13, 2010
Same Power
My son Zion said I should blog about Jesus’ resurection and His power. So I think I will. Earlier this week I wrote about how I have been given gifts for the Kingdom, but lack the power to use them and I must rely on the Spitit’s power daily to utilize my gifts. But I’ve been thinking about how as a Christian the Holy Spirit lives in me. I’ve been meditating on the verse that... read more
Oct 3, 2008
Senses (a poem)
Observation Facts Even though there’s plenty to see all around us- Things that bring fear, despair, and confusion, There is something happening that we can see, But not with our eyes: Something that shows us events happening behind the scenes. Even though there’s plenty to hear in this world- Things that invoke hatred, selfishness, and discrimination, There are things going on around us that we... read more
Jun 6, 2008
Doctrine, Part 5: Man, Sin, and Total Depravity
Man is created in the Image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). After God created man, He said that everything He created was “very good” (Genesis 1:31). God clearly gave man one simple command upon his creation;” You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.” (Genesis 2:16-17) Man... 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.