A Man Who Loved Jesus

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18

  • “Let Him Deny Himself”

    Taking Salvation for Granted What is the true cost of following Jesus? I think I’ve been taking my salvation for granted. I’m willing to obey God’s commands until it feels uncomfortable, and then I come to a halt in my faith walk–until God inevitably drags me back on the right path. There have been countless…

  • “Teach us to Number Our Days”

    February 15th, 2006 The Pathology report determined that 5 of the 18 lymph nodes removed were cancerous. Since some of them were in the outer layer, I had stage 3 stomach cancer. This put me in a “high risk” category so aggressive chemo and radiation therapy is needed. Of course, we were hoping they wouldn’t…

  • Georgia Missions Reflection: Where Does my Help Come From?

    Hi everyone! I just finished a mission trip in Clarkston, Georgia, where we shared God’s love with a refugee community through a children’s VBS camp, and I wanted to share some lessons I learned during my time here. I’m probably going to have a lot to say, so bear with me. Our church, Emmaus Presbyterian…

  • “Return to the Lord your God”

    February 11th, 2006 Surgery to remove my stomach was scheduled for early this morning. The night before I was reading through the book of Joel. I remembered why we named our second son after chapter 2 where we believed he would be a man who would speak God’s word like the prophet to “Return to…

  • “In Hope for the Lord”

    February 9th, 2006 The doctor woke me up early around 1am with some bad news. The biopsy was malignant. After the doctor left, I completely broke down and wailed for about 15 minutes pleading to God that I don’t want to die and widow my pregnant wife and orphan my boys. Also pleading that He…

  • “My Heart Needed Spiritual Surgery”

    Most of my family came to visit me and I couldn’t stop crying. The promise I was clinging to was romans 8:28 that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. God was really doing a work in my heart. I thought…

  • “My Help Comes From the Lord”

    February 24, 2006 Well, as you may or may not have heard, I have stage 3 gastric cancer. And for a zillion reasons I am not the same person I used to be. I believe everything on earth happens for a reason and it’s all intended to bring praise to our creator. Some may say…