Memorial-Day

By Gunnar J. Hanson  

My life was forever changed on June 26, 2003 when I received the call.  I could barely comprehend the words I heard, “Gunnar, Tom was shot and killed in Afghanistan.”  I have been dealing with the… Read the rest

compassion

Faith, family and friends. That’s all that really matters. One of the messages I shared a lot this last week, after the shock of Junior Seau’s death, is this. Reach out. Simple, but essential. Extend a hand of love to… Read the rest

Junior-Seau

Fans attending the Celebration of Life for Junior Seau Friday night, May 11 will hear an all-star lineup share stories and memories of the San Diego sports and community icon. I received an invitation and I’d like you all to attend. The… Read the rest

God is not fair, but He is merciful

So you don’t want God to be fair. Not for a second. You want Him to be merciful.

Fungus

  “Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying: ‘ Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.’ Then said I:… Read the rest

Junior Seau with ROTC kids

San Diego County and all of pro sports suffered a terrible blow last week when we heard that Junior Seau had killed himself. Even though his fame and fortune made my friend Junior appear larger than life, death is a… Read the rest

photo

God wrote the story. Eve wanted a better story. Cain didn’t agree with the story. Pharaoh felt threatened by the story. The Israelites complained about the story. Sampson thought he was above the story. King David thought there should be… Read the rest

Ever been having a conversation with a friend, laughing, and then another guy walks up? Zip! You shut off all the joking. “Oh hi. How you doing?” Then Friend #1 says “Later” and walks off, leaving you to standing there… Read the rest

Refining

I pray you are spending time in the Soul Room with God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. I pray you are not being robbed of your time with God, in His presence, as He ministers… Read the rest

Photo taken on phone at Pacific Beach in San Diego

Serenading Sunsets, Chad Furlong Psalms 113:3 “From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” Psalms 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise will continually… Read the rest