From what I can figure, I’ve been dealing with clinical depression for about 35 years. I started taking an anti-depressant for the first time in mid-October. I’m taking an anti-depressant because of the faith I have in Christ and the … Continue reading
Among the problems of social media is the confusion between an aspirational post (“this is a good example and encouragement to me”) versus an expectational post (“You other people need to do this”) The first is helpful and a sign … Continue reading
4 years ago I signed the contract. The book, Hope for the Oppressor: Discovering Freedom Through Transformative Community is finally coming out on August 15. I know, the price is high. When I signed the contract, I didn’t expect the … Continue reading
In 1980 I was baptized at San Dimas Wesleyan Church by pastor George Jenewein. His signature is on my baptism certificate. A very tiny bit more than 39 years later, I was ordained in The Wesleyan Church, and the signature … Continue reading
Today my parents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Through ups and downs they have shown me how love, commitment, hope can lead us into the presence of Christ. Through struggles in seemingly every direction they have helped me to know … Continue reading
When I was 6 or 7, I wrote a personal testimony of faith: As of this past April, now age 43, I am a licensed pastor in The Wesleyan Church. The process wasn’t that difficult. I started it late last … Continue reading
What does it mean to say, “To Live is Christ and to die is gain?” I’ve been wrestling with this question for a little over 20 years, ever since getting struck by Philippians 1:21 while a junior in college. More … Continue reading
A while back, a friend asked for a short video from professors and Christian leaders to show to her class on the topic of “Spiritual Life in the midst of busyness.” I put something together, she said it was helpful, … Continue reading
One of my realizations over the years is that it’s not always the big problems that can get a person down. Sure, major disasters and frustrations can certainly get in the way, but there’s often an accompanying sense of purpose … Continue reading
