Aug 5, 2010
Traveling with Troubles
My two year-old daughter HATES riding in the car; and that’s a huge understatement! A road trip (if over 10 minutes) usually includes screaming, throwing, arguing, crying, and hyperventilating- all from the cutest two year-old girl in the world. This makes getting to places we hope to be at very trying and difficult- sometimes torturous. But, once there, the destination makes the trip worthwhile. I... read more
Jul 7, 2010
If Only (Jack and His Flower)
There was once a man named Jack. Jack lived in a garden filled with vegetation. Each of the millions of people who lived in the garden were assigned a plant to watch over and care for. Everyone loved their plant, whether it was a tree, a bush, a blade of grass, or a vegetable. But the thing they all admired the most were flowers. Jack was special. It was Jack’s job to watch over and care for the... read more
Jun 12, 2010
Milestones
It’s first marked with a bright glimpse of light and a spank on the butt. There’s then a sudden realization that what enters your mouth and goes down to your stomach doesn’t have to be liquid. The milestones continue at an alarming rate: your first word, crawling, the formation of your first sentence, walking, going potty, dressing yourself and spelling your name, and learning to ride a... read more
May 21, 2010
Standing On One Leg ( I have no idea where this came from- hope you enjoy)
It was a man’s lifelong ambition to be able to stand on one leg for 48 hours straight. In order to draw attention to himself he did it at a park downtown. He picked a spot right in the middle of the park’s major thoroughfare and lifted his leg to begin his 48 hour exercise. Several hours into it some small children playing ball ran in circles all around him- having so much fun that they... read more
Feb 14, 2010
Thirty-One
Today was my wife’s 31st birthday. It’s weird to think that my pretty 16 year-old little girlfriend is now my beautiful 31 year-old woman/wife who I’ve been married to for 10 years and have two kids with. I wouldn’t have it any other way! And I’m hoping for at least another 31 years x 2! I love you Susan! Happy Birthday! 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.