Doug Bursch is trying to live by the Spirit. He is daily reminded that to set the mind on the flesh is death. . . but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
This is a process. Fortunately, Doug has many friends and family members urging him to dream big and pursue the lesser traveled paths.
Doug co-pastors Evergreen Foursquare Church along with his good friend pastor Dan Behrens. Along with pastoring a local community, Doug is an evangelist. He speaks at various churches, writes a column for the Auburn Reporter, and teaches as adjunct faculty for Life Pacific College.
Doug hosts a daily radio show on 820 AM KGNW. The show is aptly titled “Live from Seattle with Doug Bursch.” The show broadcasts live Monday through Friday from 4-6 pm in the Seattle market. However, you can find all past shows in podcast form at www.kgnw.com
Doug is trying his best to be obedient to God. To be honest, he would much rather just spend all his time with his lovely wife Jennifer and his equally lovely kids Kysa, Anna, Nathaneal, and Samuel. However, as a family they each know that we must all be obedient to the call of Jesus Christ. Even so, if Doug isn’t working, he is out with his family enjoying the wonders of the Puget Sound.
Doug wants to sincerely thank you for reading this bio written in the odd format of third person.
I’m glad you are on wordpress Doug! I’ve added you to my blogroll and live feed – I want others to read your great insights!
Thanks. Glad to have a place to put all my writing in one place. . . Or at least some of my writing.
Doug very proud that the holy sprit is moving thru you.
I think that the holy father will say to you one day soon well done
my son well done.
It’s still snow here.
I would like to thank you for sharing your your article “I’ve been praying for you today” in the Nov.11 2011 Auburn Reporter.I am a single mom of 3 kids Luke 16, Mckenna 11 and Michael 7. This past year has been a test of faith filled with shock,anger,saddness,lots of tears,fear,guilt,hopefulnes and finnally acceptance and so many more emotions in between.
On Jan.8 2011 my worst nightmere came true I found out my 6 yr old little boy Michael has ALL Lukemia his white blood count was 7 “normal is about 38″ and in need of what would become 10 blood transfusions, The beginning of our families journy began so quickly that rainy,cold day. After monthes of intense chemo and other meds. he was able to go back to shool, he is a 2nd grader at Gildo Rey Elementary in Auburn .On Nov.11th he found me sitting on the back porch he could tell I had been crying but was trying to hide it and force a smile ,he asked if I was ok I told him mommy is going to be fine I was just exausted from being up with him for 3 nights straight due to his painfull headaches and leg cramps “a side effect from the chemo” his pain meds did not even help him. He sat down beside me and put his arm around my shoulders he looked at me with his big brown eyes and said mommy don’t worry I have you, tthe doctors and God and everything is going to be ok I promise, then he told me to go and take a nap and that he would lay down and watch a movie in my room while I slept.What can I tell you I took him up on his offer . Later that day I thought to myself how does he have so much faith in God I have not even spoken of him the past year, due to my intense anger and lack of unterstanding on the one question “why” later that same say I came accross your article and then a sense of peace and understanding came over me, I just needed to hear those words. Since that day in Nov. our family still has it’s share of not so good day’s but I can overcome them with the sense of peace.I still don’t understand “why” but now I am ok with it and we just live for the moment.
I still take him to childrens hospital for treatment and I also give him chemo and other meds. daily at home. The doctors expect his treatment to end when he is 10yrs. and they can remove his port and he can live a healthy happy life. There is one thing or family has learned through this is to never take each other or life for granted and that prayers really do work even if you think no one is listening and I would like to thank you for praying for me that day.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, thank you for your beautiful words. You and your family are both in my prayer and in my heart. The newspaper has cut my columns back to just a handful a year, so your words are also a great reminder to appreciate every opportunity. Peace, joy, and health to you and those entrusted to your care.