MY BLOG

I talk to so many people who feel unsure about their true purpose or calling in life. 

Even reading those words might feel a little daunting, right? I mean, "calling" sounds so important, so big. Honestly, it's just easier to avoid the subject and go about your life. 

But what if you could hit ano...

One of the scariest days of my life was the day I was given the title “Lead Pastor” of Westside Community Church in Beaverton, Oregon. Don’t get me wrong - I wanted the job. I had felt called to be a pastor way back at the age of 17. I was just terrified of letting everybody down. I was 33 years-old...

The other morning I woke up in a funk. Fuzzybrain, feeling a little overwhelmed and wishing I could be transported to some tropical island. I’m sure you’ve had a moment like that before.

I’ve learned that my best weapon in these moments is my journal. No wonder they call it "the dishwasher of the m...