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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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Prayer and the Wind
I need to be quick this morning, but I need to record our wonderful afternoon and evening last Sunday. The McHargue’s called a prayer meeting for a possible adoption ministry at Trinity. We met at their home with the Salladin’s. … Continue reading
Introducing Maria Joy Born!
Yesterday was an extraordinary day! We finalized our adoption and heard the judge declare a new name for our daughter – Maria Joy Born. It was not a grand ceremony, but having many of our friends and family surrounding us … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption
Tagged adoption, Bible, Family, Finalization, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord, Redemption
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Signing Adoption Papers
On a personal note, today is a very exciting day in the Born household. Around noon, we will sign the adoption papers for Maria. Exactly a year ago I wrote these words: The real issue of life, the bottom line … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption
Tagged adoption, Christ, Faithfulness, Finalization, God, Jesus, Prayer, trust
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Overflow
Welcome to the Overflow – forsaking the American pursuit of safe, comfortable, manageable and clean living for something much more exciting and dangerous and dare we say, biblical. I am writing this to encourage men to open up their lives … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Worship
Tagged adoption, Bible, Calling, Christ, Comfort, Fruit of the Holy Spirit, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord
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The Work of the Kingdom
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I am most thankful for the life that God has given me. I am overflowing with joy and thanksgiving and can hardly wait to declare that in worship tonight at our Thanksgiving Eve service. Last week, I … Continue reading
The Work I Was Created to Do
Next week on Monday is a very important court date for Maria. I’ve got nervous anticipation and strong hopes that things will actually progress as planned. This is called the “two six” hearing that removes parental rights and begins our … Continue reading
The God Who Controls the Pigs
Having missed a week of my ‘listening time,’ I’m not sure where to jump back in. I celebrated my 11th anniversary last week up in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. Mom and Dad put Julie and me up in a … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption
Tagged Brazil, Christ, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Miracle, Redfish Lake, Salvation
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On Unconditional Love
I want to recount my experience in court on Thursday. It was perhaps one of the most profound moments I’ve ever had. In juvenile court there is a lot of dysfunction, abuse, anger, neglect, brokenness and heartbreaking sadness. Every case … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption
Tagged adoption, Child Protective Services, children, God, God the Father, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Love, social worker, Unconditional love
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On Prayer
This morning, I was posed with the question, “Can we change God’s mind when we pray?” Prayer has been a topic of thought and conversation over the past few months as I walked through the experience of almost losing my … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption
Tagged Christ Jesus, David, God, God's Will, intercessory prayer, Israelites, Lord, Moses, Peace, Pray, Prayer, Submission
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On Worship and Faith
The real issue of life, the bottom line for the Christ-follower, is the answer to this question. Do I trust God or not? This is the question of faith. By faith in Christ we have salvation, and by faith, we … Continue reading
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