Ministering From Afar The past two and a half months have been some of the most challenging months of pastoral work I have ever experienced. The ever-changing atmosphere of our world, rising tensions, mounting pressures, the daily toil of “normal” life today is taking ... Read more
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” — C.S. Lewis Read more
I'm Different Today I read a study recently that theorized how the loss of education during World War II had lasting negative effects for more than 40 years. Read more
My Reflections After Participating In A Peaceful Protest I am writing this to share my reflections of participating in a peaceful protest in the streets of Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. I participated in support of my Black brothers and sisters, and to pray for our city, state and nation... Read more
A Shaken World, A Soon-Coming King John Freedman, NPUC president, asks what really matters, now that we’re faced with a challenging new societal landscape. Read more
Be Sure Your Virtual Meetings Are Compliant! During the COVID-19 pandemic, all church entities — local conferences, schools and churches — must continue to hold board meetings to make essential decisions. These virtual meetings take place by teleconference or on various online platforms like... Read more
Benefit of the Doubt, Part 2 “Doubt is not always a sign that a man is wrong; it may be a sign that he is thinking.” ― Oswald Chambers Read more
My Refuge I have many childhood memories that include fun times with friends and family, playing outdoors, reading books that sparked my imagination, and being taught the necessities of life. Among my memories, one in particular comes to mind whenever chall... Read more
Resources of Faith, Carriers of Peace “I have sought fulfillment from [Costco/Walmart/Fred Meyer/Amazon], but from where do my resources really come? My help comes from the One who created all that is good.” Psalm 121:1,2 (recent paraphrase) Read more
