While in Yosemite last week, I spent the early mornings sitting out on the deck with a cup of freshly brewed coffee, waiting for the sun to rise, and watching the deer forage for their breakfast. It was a perfect setting to spend time with the Lord. You know how people often say “…and the…
Author: Pastor Vic
I created this space as a welcoming home for candid life discussions, faith, and purposeful community. My journey has been anything but conventional—from navigating childhood moves to Europe, spending 40 years in the printing industry, and living across two vastly different worlds in Zimbabwe and the United States, God has spent decades quietly forming my heart before officially calling me into pastoral ministry. Recently ordained and commissioned as a pastor, I write from a place of real, lived experience, openly sharing the highs of deep faith alongside the raw seasons of depression, doubt, and navigating life's unexpected detours. Since establishing this journal back in 2005, my mission remains simple: to listen without judgment, share honest testimonies, and encourage you to slow down, press pause, and discover how to shine brightly for Jesus in our everyday lives.
Can we Pray for you?
Life is very hectic at the best of times. Ever notice that there are many out there who always have the right answer during a crisis? Sometimes being honest and not knowing how to answer is a good place to be. If you are facing a crisis, situation or circumstance we would like to extend…
In Season…be prepared always…
Every morning on the way to work, I listen to KWAVE, and usually at that time Pastor Greg Laurie from Harvest Ministries is preaching, or sharing a word for the day. Well, today Pastor Greg shared about a devastating moment in his life…take a listen and watch this video clip… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff5o8yRmPHc] I am touched that…
Wretched man that I am!
It’s no wonder there is such an abundance of frustration in the world today. The purpose of this entry is not to judge anyone, but rather to look a little deeper into my own life and try and find some semblance through scripture as to some of the trials being faced and endured. Romans 7:14-24We…
Twenty two verses, that’s all it took…
Life sometimes comes screaming around the corner toward us and slams us with insurmountable problems. Just when you think everything is going good, surprise….it isn’t so! Or is it? There is a life lesson and amazing story of one such a person who had such an encounter in the Bible. Job was his name. He…
…and so the clock ticks
Unbelievable to think that an entire month has gone by, and although I check the Journal, I haven’t had a moment to update it… Here we are three months into 2008, and already time to sit down and reflect and make certain this year started the way we thought it would. Well, has it? For…
Food for Thought…
A picture, in this case several, is worth a thousand words…the stark contrast between life and death is glaringly obvious… Pastor VicI created this space as a welcoming home for candid life discussions, faith, and purposeful community. My journey has been anything but conventional—from navigating childhood moves to Europe, spending 40 years in the printing…
Clear for take off…
Wednesday February 6th has come and gone! What a title heading – clear for take off?! Sometimes navigating life is like embarking on a journey to an unknown destination. The past 8 months have been such a journey. Sitting like a passenger in the economy section of a boeing 747 taxiing down the runway, not…
The Horizon
Had my follow-up visit with the Surgeon who performed the first procedure. The Nurse ran a new EKG and the silly irregular beats popped up! Well…they didn’t just pop-up they basically were not fully contained during the first procedure. I sat waiting for the Doctor to come and discuss the road map forward, and this…
Happy New Year 2008!
May we look back on 2007 with fond memories, during many trials and tribulations, and recognize that with a new year upon us, 2008 will be filled with goodness, blessings and incredible events that will change all our lives in ways we never dreamed of… Happy New Year to you all!!! Pastor VicI created this…