Mar 4, 2011
Soft and Sappy
So my wife, kids, and I are in Southern California so I can attend a pastors’ conference. The only problem is that I’m gone all day and when I come back to the hotel, there are two sleeping kids in the bed next to us. Needless to say, there has been no time alone and hardly any adult conversation. Being the parents of small children is rewarding and incredible, but it is also a unique and often... read more
Oct 20, 2010
Do You Love His Wife?
There’s something that all of my good married male friends have in common. They all have wives that I love nearly as much as I do them. Because I care about my friends, I also care deeply about their wives and their wive’s well being. I would do anything for my friend’s wives. When I do something with my married friends, I expect them to put the needs and wants of their wives first, and... read more
Oct 6, 2010
How Far Is Too Far?
I’m currently preaching a series on Sex, Love, and Relationships from a Biblical Perspective. This weekend I will be presenting part two of the series and focusing on premarital relationships and sexuality. Here’s some of my thoughts on the topic that I’m tossing around and will be presenting this weekend(a preview if you will). One question that many Christians like to ask is;” How... read more
Jul 14, 2010
Marriage Advice, Part 2
The Second Idea for Marriage and Relationships is: Time is more important than you think. How you spend your time (or lack thereof) will determine how you spend your life in relationship. Setting your priorities straight will always benefit your relationship. Put God first, your spouse in a close second, your kids in a very close third, and everyone else in a distant fourth. Too often a relationship goes... read more
Jun 19, 2010
Anniversary
Today marks 11 years of marriage for Susan and I. I have had the priviledge of knowing this woman nealry 20 years, dating her for 15, and being married to her for 11. It’s been a wonderful 11 years. Getting married at such a young age has caused us to go through many changes as individuals, but we’ve done them together. I, without question, love this woman a million times more than I did the... 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.