Category Archives: Worship

Rooted & Reaching

Posted on September 15, 2017 by bornfun

Beginning our Rooted & Reaching sermon series reminds me of how God awakened me and helped me to engage more wholeheartedly in this mission over a decade ago. Still far from where I would like to be in living an … Continue reading →

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A Map and Photos

Posted on August 9, 2017 by bornfun

“Please show me your glory,” pleaded Moses. God gave my wife and I a glimpse of Denali (Mt McKinley) on our recent trip to Alaska. God told Moses, “you shall see my back, but my face shall not be seen.” (Exodus … Continue reading →

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Unleashing Compassion

Posted on March 27, 2017 by bornfun

My heart has been touched by compassion once again. Tonight we tipped a pizza delivery girl $6,684 for delivering an extra large pepperoni pizza. When I say we, I mean about 1,600 of God’s people gathered at Southwest Church in … Continue reading →

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Awe

Posted on November 7, 2016 by bornfun

Last June, I had the privilege of spending four days with my wife, Julie, backpacking in Golden Trout Wilderness of the Sierras. To get there one must drive north on Highway 395. Approaching the eastern edge of Sierra Nevada range … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on May 4, 2016 by bornfun

  Have you ever had a night where your mind is so active that you cannot go to sleep? That happens to me more than I’d like. Most often, that which fills my mind is good, sometimes God’s attempt to … Continue reading →

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Our Heritage

Posted on February 25, 2016 by bornfun

[This is a second edit due to some friends pointing out that I may have communicated something I didn’t intend to, mainly that I was against being relevant. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Thus … take two.] The word “heritage’ … Continue reading →

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Here’s My Heart

Posted on January 28, 2016 by bornfun

by guest blogger, Gail Rogers Music and song lyrics can be incredibly powerful, especially when they resonate and connect personally. As someone who tends to struggle with feeling I need to prove myself, or try to find my value in people, … Continue reading →

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Christmas is a season of giving and receiving blessings. It’s also a hectic season of shopping, family gatherings, office parties, final exams, special programs, and unique holiday traditions. We all make important choices as we shape our plans, attitudes and … Continue reading →

Posted on December 5, 2015 by bornfun | Leave a comment

Glorifying God with Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2015 by bornfun

Thanksgiving week affords a rare early morning extended quiet time to reflect and give thanks in front of the crackling wood stove. Last night at my worship band rehearsal I had one of those aha moments. I was moving toward this … Continue reading →

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Kellee’s Playlist

Posted on November 11, 2015 by bornfun

When we encounter suffering in this life, we have an incredible choice before us. Either we run toward God or run away from Him. David says, “I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right … Continue reading →

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