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As most of you know I have spent the last 2 years in my hometown, Whittier, CA. Although it was through a turn of unexpected events that I came to be here, I have been extremely grateful for all the wonderful opportunities to serve God and serve others while here. By God's grace I've had the privilege of serving as a leader/mentor at my former high school, Whittier Christian. In addition, I was able to rejoin the congregation at My (New) Friends House church. I've reconnected with several people I had lost contact with over the years, re-established important ties, and built many significant new ones. As I look back on this season I often think how I never would have chosen this for myself, however, I have a deep sense of joy and appreciation to the Lord for choosing this path for me.

Even though I am grateful to be home my heart is truly to serve the Lord in other parts of the world-whether short term or long term. Recently, an opportunity has presented itself to work with a Masters Commission team in Brazil. During this time I will be engaged in full-time ministry, networking with local churches and partnering organizations, while gaining a heart for world-wide evangelism.


Masters Commission Brazil is a training program based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil and is on the verge of expanding to other parts of South American, as well as, other parts of the world. The program specializes in reaching out to the street kids of local slums, ministering in orphanages and brothels, while encouraging local churches to help those who are hurting in their communities. They partner with organizations, such as Youth With a Mission (YWAM), International Justice Mission (IJM), The Dream Project, Hope Unlimited, and Rahab House, Cambodia. For more information you can visit their website by clicking on the icon.

I am very excited about what lies ahead in this new season of my life. By following my blog you will be able to come on this journey with me!

"For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of the darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ." 2 Corinthians 4:6

The Unashamed Truth: It's Something Worth Dying For

Last week I attended the Calvary Chapel Missions Conference in Murrieta, CA. After the extremely, LONG drive I was only able to sit in on 2 major sessions-the first more interesting than the second. For 1 1/2 hours I listened to a man share his testimony of living in an Iranian holding cell for 8 months (It is worth noting that while he was sharing his story of being in prison he had a smile on his face that could light up the entire conference room). With his Iranian accent he said, "I have never experienced so much joy in my entire life than in those 8 months." He was arrested for telling the Islamic officials of how he was a "Muslim turned Christian." He found the opportunity thrilling to be able to share how Jesus changed his life to the guards who arrested him and the fact that they were recording "Jesus Christ is Lord" in the official police report.

And as I sat there I thought to myself, "This guy is absolutely insane!" Yet, I was challenged to ask myself, "How far would I be willing to go to share my testimony with others? How much would I be willing to risk for the sake of Jesus Christ?"

At the age of 28, I am still able to be categorized as a "young adult." Being that I am in my late 20's I'm in the position to look at my age group with a different perspective than when I was 21. And this thing one QUESTION keeps repeating itself in my mind over and over again...IF SO MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO GIVE THEIR LIVES TO SOMETHING...WHY NOT IT BE FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST????

My generation is looking for, chasing after, and READY to give their lives to something that is worth dying for...Why NOT it be for TRUTH. What is this TRUTH? That one man was willing to say, "I'll die for YOU" (Romans 5:8 "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us").