3:30 AM Reflections

Doing dishes I found myself channeling my inner Brother Lawrence.  I was trying to help at our churches local warming shelter during the cold snap. Seeking the solace and comfort found only in the love of God.  Praying, yearning for some sense of his presence, all the while flinching at every...

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Webele Uganda

As I sit in this air conditioned coffee shop, an FCA Staff favorite, my heart and mind are with the many friends and family I gained while in Uganda.  I sat down to write about my experience, the growth God had caused within me, and my heart and mind are with the many friends and family I gained...

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Dear Graduate

You guys did it!! High School. Finished.  Most of you I won't have the privilege of seeing you receive the diploma you earned or even be at all the graduation celebrations.  So I wanted to just take a moment and say... I knew it.  I knew you'd get here.  There was no doubt or wonder...

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Almost Derailed

Just over 7 years.  That's how long I've been in Portland.  I've been giving the blessing of becoming a dad to my three amazing children.  Mandy and I have been able to buy our first house.  I've been able to coach, I've had the gift of getting to preach at camps and churches.  I've...

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