Aug 13, 2010
Focusing Real Estate
Each and every person has real estate of the mind. Our mental real estate is the space available in our brain to think about and compartmentalize things. We each have areas for relationships, family, friendships, work, school, leisure, and sometimes maybe even religion or spirituality. We tend to allow certain things to take up most of our mental real estate: worry, fear, depression, anxiety, etc…... read more
Aug 4, 2010
Uncontent
The Apostle Paul, in Philippians 4:11, says;” I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” In context, Paul was speaking in terms of personal comfort and personal provisions. But are there things that we should not be content with? Absolutely! Christ’s great commission to ‘go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son... read more
Jul 23, 2010
Listen
May I always be in a place where I can listen. May I always be ready to listen. May I always be open and obedient to what I hear. May I always apply what I have been told. I could say a billion words, but nothing is more satisfying- more meaningful than listening to what You have to say. Whether it comes from Your written Word or Your supernaturally spoken Word- it is you’re Word that I crave and I... read more
Jul 13, 2010
Marriage Advice, Part 1
Over the last few years I have had many opportunities to observe and counsel couples. Lately I have had the opportunity to do premarital counseling and officiate weddings for several couples- and it seems like this premarital counseling and wedding officiating will continue for the next several decades. Over the next few days I want to share some basic ideas for better marriages and relationships. The... read more
May 14, 2010
If God Is Not…
If God’s not in it; I want nothing to do with it. If God’s not with me; then I am powerless. If God has not spoken; then I have nothing to say. If God’s not working it out through me; it will never get done. If God is not my healer; I will forever be sick. If God is not my strength; I am weak above all else. If God is not my life; then I am the walking dead. If God is not my portion; then... 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.