Oct 22, 2010
What if? (just wondering)
What if…God were real? What if…This wasn’t just all a result of chance and circumstance? What if…This God were not just some unknowable spiritual force? What if…you could actually know this God? What if…this God were good, all-knowing, and all-powerful? What if…this God was actually love? What if…this God cared enough to save you from yourself, from... 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
Oct 6, 2010
How Far Is Too Far?
I’m currently preaching a series on Sex, Love, and Relationships from a Biblical Perspective. This weekend I will be presenting part two of the series and focusing on premarital relationships and sexuality. Here’s some of my thoughts on the topic that I’m tossing around and will be presenting this weekend(a preview if you will). One question that many Christians like to ask is;” How... read more
Oct 5, 2010
There She Blows!
A few days ago my wife and I stood at the edge of a sea wall in Depoe Bay, Oregon scanning the bay and the ocean in front of us to catch a glimpse of the enormous grey whales who frequent the area. The volunteers who work at the whale watching station assured us that they had seen them frequently over the past few days. The only problem was, like the day before with our hike up Cascade Head, was... read more
Sep 21, 2010
Placed People
Sometimes I think God puts people in our lives at just the right momenta to help us along our “journey” in life and in relationship with him. Those people can challenge you when you’re stagnant, encourage you when you’re down, support you when you most need it, lend a helping hand when your efforts aren’t enough, and just simply give you companionship. Sometimes those people... 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.