Oct 8, 2011
Forgetting My First Love
As I prepare for a message series on the seven churches mentioned in Revelation, I have been rocked by Jesus’ message to the Church in Ephesus. They believed all the right things, rejected all the right things, and seemed to be abstaining from sin very well. But Jesus tells them that their problem is, that, they had forgotten their first love- Jesus. One honor for me as a minister, and being a part... read more
Jun 13, 2011
Don’t Be Successful
Everything you will hear over the next few weeks will be for you to go out, achieve your dreams, work hard, study hard, and to be successful; because the sky’s the limit! -That you can do whatever you set your mind to do! -That you hold the keys to your destiny! -That you can be whatever you want to be! -To set your eyes on whatever it is you want; then take it! Now not all of these ideas are bad in and... read more
May 31, 2011
Thoughts on Revival
One thing has been on my mind the past few days: Revival. For those who grew up in church, Revival may carry with it connotations of: Heading to church immediately after your parents got off of work, without eating dinner beforehand. Going to this “Revival” at your church every single night, sometimes for weeks on end. Not getting out of this “Revival” service until after 10pm... read more
Apr 30, 2011
Missing Out
The Lord Jesus Christ returned to the earth in all of His glory. He came for those who had received Him, who had called on His Name; those in whom He had saved. He came like a Groom for His Bride, without announcement, like a thief in the night. Creations’ longing and groaning for One who would deliver them is being satisfied. As He approached, one who expected Jesus to come for her became furious... read more
Mar 24, 2011
Catalyst West Coast. Labs. Closing Session Notes with David Platt.
Catalyst Labs closing session resounded with beautiful worship led by Aaron Keyes who wonderfully quoted the Scriptures throughout leading in song. The speaker for the closing session of Catalyst Labs was David Platt, pastor of The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL. He walked onto stage literally overcome with the opportunity to speak here and all that God is doing through him. He opened up by... 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.