Find Peace in God’s Word
Wednesday is usually my day off. So after I take the kids to school, Renae and I take the dog for a walk. Because things are often so busy...
The Year of the Lord’s Favor
In our Harvesters’ bible study last week, we looked at the passage where Jesus commences his public ministry by reading the scripture...
Persevere Like Joshua
Last week, Pastor Kory, Pastor Yasu, Stephen, and I gathered with about 20 other pastors at the Holiness Conference pastors’...
Practicing Empathy
In my seminary class, one of the topics we recently studied was empathy. As you probably know, empathy is more than just listening. Empathy...
Belief in Evolution
Evolution is great! Whoa! Did I just say “evolution?” Now before you jump to any conclusions, when I say evolution, I’m mostly...
Helen the Trail Builder
Shortly after Renae and I got married a long time ago, her mom, Helen Hara, was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the US Forest...
God Stay Watching
Do you know how sometimes people say something and it just sticks with you? Years may go by, you may not see them for a long time, and yet...
Don’t Sweat the Small Things
Do you do Christmas cards each year? We do. Technology makes it so easy these days. We go online, pick a format, upload a few pictures, and...
Instruments of God’s Love and Mercy
In the Old Testament, the prophet Micah pronounced judgment on the people of Israel for their injustice and idolatry. The rich were...