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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.
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Tag Archives: God
Unleashing Compassion
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
By My Side
January 22, 2014 9:17 AM Like most mornings I awoke to my iPhone “Wake Up to Worship” mix at 5:45 AM, but unlike most mornings I let it play rather than rushing to hit snooze or turn it off. Boy … Continue reading
Posted in Bill's Blog, Music, Spirituality, Worship
Tagged Bible, Christ, Faith, God, Lord, trust
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Draw Near, Hold Fast, Stir Up!
As I’m looking ahead to 2014 I want to look to God’s Word with the leading of the Holy Spirit and consider how I ought to lead our congregation. I want to be courageous in my leadership, never forsaking humility … Continue reading
Posted in Bill's Blog, Church, Spirituality, Worship
Tagged Christ, church, God, Holy Spirit
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Whose Pleasure am I Seeking?
November 20, 2013 10:19 AM During an inspiring lunch conversation last week with a young worship leader, Daniel, he was telling of his growth as a worshiper and said something profound. Basically, he was highlighting a recent shift in mindset … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Music, Spirituality, Worship
Tagged Christ, Desiring God, God, Hillsong United, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John Piper, Lord, Sovereign Grace Music, Worship
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God’s Agenda – The Purpose of Prayer
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 9:03 AM I’ve been thinking about prayer lately … and trying to be more devoted to prayer. (Doesn’t do much good to just think about it!) In a conversation with a friend last week I realized … Continue reading
Posted in Spirituality
Tagged Christ Jesus, God, God's Will, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord, Prayer, Rend Collective Experiment
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Maria Joy Born’s 1st Anniversary
Julie and I have decided to press “pause” in our foster care ministry for a season. It is because we have great news to share. We are expecting a “new Born” in June. God’s timing is perfect as are his … Continue reading
This Thanksgiving
I’m sitting by the Santa Ana River in the midst of a forest of Ash Trees. It is shady and about 70 degrees and ever so peaceful. The hum of the water rushing down the river is the melody I … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption
Tagged Failure, God, Grace, Holidays, Humility, Jesus, Thanksgiving
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Saying Goodbye
This morning we said goodbye to our two foster children. The process over the last few weeks has been one of the hardest emotional journeys I’ve been on in my life. Thankfully, I am resolved and at peace now, seeing … Continue reading
Ruthlessly Trusting God
Ruthlessly trusting God again! This week, we are going through the very difficult process of transferring our two foster kids into another home. I’ve never felt the weightiness of grief over anything like I have this past week. To me, … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption
Tagged Christ, Failure, Foster Care, God, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord, trust
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Child #2
Last week was extraordinary as God just blew open the door to receiving another child into our home. On Thursday, we took in a 4-year old girl and now despite the greatest joy I have ever felt, my family is … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption
Tagged adoption, Christ, Foster Care, God, God the Father, Jesus, Spiritual Warfare
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Born to Worship 