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
Dec 4, 2009
The Salvation of Fear
I had some VERY enlightening conversations yesterday with a number of people from all walks of life. I talked to someone who just came out of a cult. I talked with someone who was a witch and practiced Satanism. I talked with someone who didn’t believe in the claims of the Bible yet called himself a Christian. I talked with an elderly artist who has lived an extremely interesting life with prominent... read more
Sep 26, 2009
Desperate
This week I have been so desperate for Jesus in my life! I want so much more of Him. I want to be desperate for Him like this all of the time. It’s at these times of desperation where I want Jesus more, not only for myself, but for others. I am SO hungry for God- in the lives of others. I want so badly to see the lost found and the captives set free. I want to see people changed and transformed by... read more
Aug 31, 2009
Notes from Leadership Journal, Part 1- Mission
Here is an exerpt from the Leadership Journal I wrote that I will be speaking from this Saturday at our church’s Leadership Day. It is on the Mission of the Church. Our mission as a church must define- in a broad sense-why we exist. We, as Christians, believe that God has commanded us to take part in an extraordinary mission with Him on earth. God by no means needs us to complete this mission, but He... 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.