Oct 25, 2010
Amazing Faithfulness
This weekend I saw an amazing display of sacrificial, generous, and faithful giving. Without divulging too much confidential information, what I witnessed nearly brought me to tears- which takes A LOT. I witnessed a family, who has what most would consider to be VERY little, be willing to give so much. This family, who faithfully tithes to their local church on the very small salary they make, received... read more
Oct 12, 2010
A Peculiar Day
Today was an odd day. I found an error in my homework. I almost got backed into by a motor home. I spilled pop on myself because of almost getting hit by the motor home. Some angry guy shoved our condo’s gate open to leave. I stood in a long line at the post office. I delivered cookies. I prepared a sermon on pornography, homosexuality, and freedom from sexual sin (Yep, that was interesting but... read more
Jul 7, 2010
If Only (Jack and His Flower)
There was once a man named Jack. Jack lived in a garden filled with vegetation. Each of the millions of people who lived in the garden were assigned a plant to watch over and care for. Everyone loved their plant, whether it was a tree, a bush, a blade of grass, or a vegetable. But the thing they all admired the most were flowers. Jack was special. It was Jack’s job to watch over and care for the... read more
Mar 16, 2010
Teaching/Preaching Advice: Intro
I enjoy teaching the Word of God tremendously in a public setting. I do consider it to be one of my gifts/talents. I am by no means an expert, though, and have much room to improve. There are many teachers/preachers who are MUCH better than I and in humility I look to them for guidance and inspiration. And even though I’m far from being a great teacher, there are some people who just aren’t... read more
Sep 29, 2009
Things That Keep You Going
Ministry can be tough. But there are certain things that can give you motivation when times get tough. One such thing is watching someone find Jesus for the first time and find new life in Him. Last week at church a woman who just moved to the US from an Asian nation came and gave her life to Christ. As far as I know, she has had no prior experience with Christianity and knew nothing of the Gospel. We... 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.