In the fall of 1994 I took my girlfriend, my suitcase and a stack of brand new hymnals across the border leading from Hong Kong to mainland China. My hands were sweating, my temperature was climbing and my eyes were fixed forward as we, and our precious cargo, passed the unsuspecting Chinese border patrol.  Our [...]

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Do you desire a good marriage? Most couples I meet with as a pastor would say that is their desire. I also know there is a big difference between wanting a good marriage and working to have a good marriage. Many couples believe that a good relationship with their spouse should happen automatically, or that [...]

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When Sako and I got married, nearly thirteen years ago, we were two separate individuals.  I had my background, my way of doing things, my way of looking at the world, my set of dreamy goals.  She came from a very different background, looked at the world through a very different set of eyes, and [...]

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It’s that time of year again when sports fans are gearing up for the “Game of the Year”, the SUPER BOWL.  No other event in American sports draws more attention, money, celebrity power and anticipation than this game.  And it’s not just the game they are excited about.  The commercials for the Super Bowl are [...]

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Yes, I was looking forward to the conclusion of our 2012 church wide corporate fast, but not for the reason you might think… Two years ago I didn’t really “hear” anything significant from the Lord during our corporate fast and yet I connected with God and with my church people so I still accomplished my [...]

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TRAVEL!!! I like to travel. I like to read about traveling, look at pictures of beautiful and extraordinary places (like in National Geographic). I like new foods, new cultures, exotic locals…  I like going places on mission trips, vacations, road trips and any form of transportation that gets me to the beach. Things I don’t [...]

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At year end, there comes a rise of anticipation regarding the upcoming new year and the annual corporate fast. Will God show up in miraculous ways? Will there be participation? Will people show up? Will there be relevant messages? Will lives be changed? Yes, God is always there in miraculous power speaking His message through [...]

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The FAST is one of the most celebrated and anticipated traditions at Trinity Church.  I have people call me wanting to know the dates so they can plan weddings around the Fast.  The buzz and speculation started early this year when we identified the theme “Arise”.   The details are plentiful and the preparation takes months, [...]

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So many men and woman aspire to be leaders.  But when we aspire to leadership, what are we truly aspiring to in our hearts?  A platform, attention, notoriety, affirmation, control?  As a student and then faculty at a Bible school, so many times I saw guest speakers calling out young students and giving prophetic words [...]

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Anybody that knows me, knows I love to plan.  Planning is an intentional act rooted in expectant hope of a future fulfilled.  The bible is full of admonition to honor the Sabbath and to intentionally rest and seek Him. Most people rush from activity to activity and live lives rooted in the urgent instead of [...]

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