Over the past week there have been 2 notable earthquakes. One hardly anyone knows about, it was in northern California…the other everyone knows about, in Haiti. Northern California, with obvious exceptions, is able to handle strong earthquakes because they are somewhat typical. Haiti, on the other hand, is a third world country with no building [...]

I think almost anyone could lead an effective ministry in the short term, but few can lead one over a long haul. I have noticed many times since I started working at a church two and a half years ago, that I have felt unmotivated to give my job its full attention. I wouldn’t call [...]

Scott McClellan is the editor of Collide Magazine, an online magazine that focuses on technology and Christian faith. Last week he wrote an article for the magazine titled “How to Fail at Social Media.” A pretty catchy title if you ask me. I’ve been called out for being a “social media cop” plenty of times [...]

Rose and I are about to head home from a short trip to the northern Oregon coast. We were there for about a day and a half. The weather was awful but it was a lot of fun to watch the storms roll in and out with a great view for it. We aren’t able [...]

I watch The Bachelor. There I said it. Yes I know, it is a wretched show that no God fearing person should watch, but Rose gets sucked into it every season and so we watch it together. This is the first season I actually know someone on the show. She got the “first impression rose” [...]

Three years ago my life changed in a big way. I married Rose. It still ranks as the best day of my life. This anniversary is a bit different because we both have to work most of the day. Hopefully we’ll be able to spend a night at the coast later this week to celebrate. [...]