Jan 14, 2011
Thoughts on Counseling and Group’s Emergency Response Handbook, Part 1
Being a pastor encompasses so many different responsibilities. You preach, you study, you manage the finances and employees of your church, you’re responsible for the oversight of your church’s buildings and equipment, you’re responsible at spearheading the church’s evangelistic efforts which lead to growth, and it’s your duty to ensure that those who are a part of your church are growing in... read more
Dec 10, 2010
Closer
Every step is another step closer. Every breath is another breath closer. Every heart beat is another beat closer. Every word is another word closer. Every thought is another thought closer. Every cell multiplication is another split closer. Every hug is another hug closer. Every “I love you” is another one closer. To the last. You never know when your last day will be. You never know when the... read more
Apr 3, 2010
Random Ponderings of Easter Weekend
Shame, guilt, unforgiveness, anger, anxiety, stress, decisions, relationships, and grief can be so heavy- so burdensome. But this weekend we celebrate the fact that God took all of the weight of our burdens and nailed them to a Roman cross two-thousand years ago. When Jesus died on that cross He declared that it was finished. His Word says that there is no longer any sacrifice for sins. He already paid... read more
Mar 6, 2010
What We Do
We are all bound for hell because of what we do and who we are: sin/sinners. There’s nothing we can do to ‘not sin’. We can wear all sorts of masks to make it look like we’ve got everything figured out and put together, but behind the mask we’re still just a sinner bound for an eternal hell. We can join a religion, work hard, read good books, and do lots of good things but... read more
Mar 4, 2010
10 Things Learned at Any Funeral
1. Life is very short. The time you have to accomplish your goals, see your dreams, and spend time with those you love is limited. 2. What you do in life impacts others and changes the world. You make a difference in the lives of those around you, for the good or the bad. Your choices impact everyone, especially those closest to you. If you think you’re only hurting yourself when you do stupid... 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.