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About bornfun

I'm married with 4 kids, an orange farmer, a pastor and worship leader at Trinity Church. I love God and I love people. I seek to be wholly devoted to the glory of God, living all of my life as worship to Him.

On Faithful Plodding

July 14, 2010 7:24 AM I am an adventure seeker and have been since my childhood days of growing up in the Amazon Jungles of Brazil. Of course my parents were adventurers as well, striking out as a young couple, pioneers so … Continue reading

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Be Thou My Vision

July 1, 2010 8:05 AM Be Thou My Vision Author Unknown Be Thou my vision O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me Save that Thou art Thou my best thought By day or by night Waking … Continue reading

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Congrats to a Good Friend

June 16, 2010 7:46 AM Having just returned from a glorious 2-week vacation, I’m excited to be back home and back to work. But, before I return to my thoughts on excellence, I want to send congratulations to worship team member and … Continue reading

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‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

June 2, 2010 12:42 PM ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Hymn by Louisa M. R. Stead ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus Just to take Him at His word Just to rest upon His promise Just to … Continue reading

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On Humility

May 26, 2010 7:10 AM In my previous post on excellence, I focused on its precursor, humility. I’m not done yet, so here are a few more thoughts. A Christian without humility is an anomaly. The gospel of Jesus Christ declares that, “For … Continue reading

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This is My Father’s World

May 12, 2010 9:56 PM Our hymn of the month for May came alive to me a few summers ago on a family vacation to the Redwoods along the Northern California Coast. We were in the car returning to our campground after … Continue reading

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On the Pursuit of Excellence

May 12, 2010 8:48 AM “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.” (Psalms 33:3 NIV) One of the challenges I face as a worship leader is the quest for excellence, both personally and for those I lead … Continue reading

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On Confronting Sin & Encouraging Transformation

May 5, 2010 7:44 AM I’m struggling, wrestling to understand and practice an important part of my role as a pastor and brother-in- Christ. How do I confront sin in other people’s life? How do I encourage people in the process of transformation … Continue reading

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Why I Love Going to Church (Part II)

April 28, 2010 7:01 AM Continued from last post, here’s why I think making corporate worship a priority is important. “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, … Continue reading

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On Faithful Church Attendance

April 21, 2010 8:42 AM Each week during the welcome and announcements, my eyes scan the congregation for the people that I love, dear friends. Many are the folks on my worship teams. They are my brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, even … Continue reading

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