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 http://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.
Hi Doug! What a blessing to “find” you online! I noticed in the latest NCWA newsletter that you’ll be speaking at their June meeting. Wish I could be there, but I still live on the E. side of the mountains. A bit far to commute. (I will be at the writers conference in a few weeks, though.) I look forward to reading your blog. Many blessings to you and your family! Deb
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Doug! Thank you for the inspiring, life-changing message at our Monday meeting of the Northwest Christian Writer’s Association. We needed that. Or at least I know I did. Your words of encouragement and challenge to do what God has called us to keep playing over and over in my heart. My spirit keeps weeping, for some reason, and I know it is because what you said so resinated with what God has been showing me for years.
Our stories are worth telling. Even if they are difficult to tell. He is the One who has shown Himself BIG in my story so why would I not tell it? Why would I not let people know about the greatest thing that has ever happened to me – being a Christian? Why do I doubt that He tells me I am His beloved daughter and He is pleased with me?
Thank you for the confirmation to dust off my manuscript and share it. Not because I want it to be published, but because it will make Jesus famous because He has been so good to me — even when I haven’t been so good.
I hope we can get you to come back to NCWA next year. I know you encouraged so many of us to keep doing what God has called us to as writers. We need that encouragement. And God knew He’d pick you to deliver it on Monday.
God Bless your heart. May He bring joy and peace to your family because He is the God of HOPE.
Gigi Murfitt – Beloved daughter of the Most High God.
Gigi, thank you! I thoroughly enjoyed my time and consider it an honor! Would be glad to speak or teach whenever!
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Thank you so much Doug, for saying what I could never stated with God’s word. May God continue to Bless you and your family.
Deborah Jones, Kent, WA
Thank
Thank you!
I love what you are about. Being real and really loving Jesus!
Thank You!
Hi Doug, I can’t find your email, so I hope you get this. I heard you at New Life Neighborhood Church recently and really enjoyed your message. I have read your fairlyspiritual blog and even recommended it to friend, Luke. i didn’t connect it with you till now.
This might be a silly question, but I think you mentioned there is a person (or you?) who made up slightly distorted names out of the books of the Bible, so they could remember instantly the theme of each book. Something like Philippians=” flip for joy!”
What a great idea! If it was you, you used 3 book names as examples, but not the rest. Where can I find out the complete list?. I am a teacher and I love learning ways to remember things. If this was NOT you and you have no idea what I am talking about, please
disregard this. My husband and I are looking forward to hearing you again at New Life, March 2. Thanx, Suzie
Doug, I am glad to have started reading your blog. Your blogging has made me start blogging myself. It has led me to sharing a little of my life with others and I thank you for that. I love that you are a sincere person with a huge heart for God and his word and for loving people. That makes me want to be a better person. Seeing the love of God work through you seriously helps me be a better person. Every week I see myself grow in Christ because of you and you are an inspirational teacher and friend to me. Thank you so much for all you do. *Sabrina*