Apr 26, 2010
COEXIST, Part 2
The second problem with the “COEXIST” bumper sticker is a huge one. The sticker is stating that all religions (Islam, Judaism, Wicca, Taoism, and Christianity are all represented) should COEXIST in peace (which is represented with the letter “O” which has been made into a peace sign). And while I believe that people of all religions should respect each other and treat each other... read more
Apr 3, 2010
Random Ponderings of Easter Weekend
Shame, guilt, unforgiveness, anger, anxiety, stress, decisions, relationships, and grief can be so heavy- so burdensome. But this weekend we celebrate the fact that God took all of the weight of our burdens and nailed them to a Roman cross two-thousand years ago. When Jesus died on that cross He declared that it was finished. His Word says that there is no longer any sacrifice for sins. He already paid... read more
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
Feb 27, 2010
No Rhyme
Sometimes there seems to be no rhyme or reason. Sometimes there ses to be no right or wrong. Sometimes it seems like justice is not served. Sometimes it feels like the righteous suffer more than those who are not. Sometimes life does not make sense. Sometimes death does not make sense. Sometimes there are no words. Sometimes there are blank stares. Sometimes there is head in the hands. Sometimes there are... read more
Dec 2, 2009
How Should It Be?
How should it be…that Jesus would love me? How should it be…that Jesus died for me? How should it be…that He would bear my sins? How should it be…that He would set me free? How should it be…that Jesus would choose me to serve? It shouldn’t be…it shouldn’t be…but it is…but it is. read more
In Kindergarten I was officially voted 'Most Inquisitive'.
Ever since, 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.
I am the Pastor at Fellowship Church in Salem, Oregon and these are my thoughts on life.