Aug 22, 2011
Thank You’s, Part 1
I have some AWESOME leaders and volunteers serving with me at Fellowship Church! I want to spend this week pointing out some people that I’m thankful for, certain individuals that if I had an entire church full of, the entire city would be reached with the Gospel. Now inevitably I will forget all sorts of great people who it is an honor to serve with, but I just wanted to take some time to honor some... read more
Aug 9, 2011
A Day at the Lake, A Day by the Sea
A bald eagle flew slowly over the shimmering lake, seeking for fish that it may devour. Trees waved slowly in the afternoon breeze. The green grass absorbed the radiant sunshine into each and every blade. A mother duck guided her young babies through a meandering maze of lily pads and stumps sticking above the sluggishly moving river. Sea gulls soared on the wind above the sandy shores below. Pelicans... read more
Jan 25, 2011
The Inconvenience of Christ
‘”Christ is so inconvenient! Always requesting me to “follow” Him, “feed” His sheep, “Go” and make disciples, “love” my neighbor, “keep” His commandments, etc… Sheesh! Doesn’t He know I have a life to live!” “School is the most important thing to me right now. If I don’t get a good education, I... read more
Jan 6, 2011
He Knows My Need (in advance)
Over the years, I have come to recognize the things I need. I realize when I have those things. And I am acutely aware when I do not. When I lack the things I need, or those things are starting to run out with no foreseeable way of replacing them, I often begin to anxiously worry that my needs will not met. Something else I have become aware of over the years, is that God loves me and takes care of me in... read more
Nov 15, 2010
Something For You?!
Several years ago an amazing church was planted in my city. The founding pastors were passionate about seeing God’s Kingdom advanced. The location of the new church plant was prime. The music was hands-down the BEST in town. The messages were solid and Biblically content-driven. And the turnout to their services, for this area, was nothing short of amazing. The crowd they were drawing was young.... 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.