About Bruce Fong

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I am in love with life and want each day to count for eternity. My life is blessed with a wonderful wife, five amazing children and very special friends that I love with all of my heart.

Before you blink at the five kids, our oldest two are married. But, we love our in-law children so much that we count them as our own, hence the number five. We have a ball every time we get together. family-fong-trap-shooting-2008-048

Don’t blink about my inclusion of friends either. Besides family, friends are an amazing gift from God. When we can be real with them and still have them love us anyway, what could be more fantastic? I treasure those very special lives that love me and let me love them. It is a blessing to know that friendships touch my heart and ignite a special fire that convinces me that God, Jesus and heaven are real.

Friends are one of life’s greatest blessings from the Lord. The internet makes this treasure even more amazing. Since connecting with the world through cyberspace, I have not only been able to reconnect with old friends, strengthen bonds with longtime friends but also discover new friends over the world wide web. My life is much richer because of the ever-expanding world of friendships. I thank God for every one of them.

I suppose that I am a thinker. My days start early and run relatively late. Rarely is there a moment that passes where I am not noodling over something or someone.

The outdoors is a great love. My interests are bicycling, fishing, hiking, hunting, and motorcycling. Everything revolves around the greatest love of my life, Jesus Christ. motorcycle-to-banff-2008-177

I am privileged to have a calling in ministry where I teach God’s Word to anyone and everyone that will lend me their ear. In various venues and occasions of all kinds I love meeting the family of God and enjoying their fellowship. Honoring His name both in great times and bad is the only way to live!

Thanks for stopping by for a visit. This blog has only one purpose. I would like to know that you stopped in for a few moments and found encouragement to continue on your spiritual pilgrimage. Tell others who might need a little boost in life to stop by too. There’s always room and the water is cool and refreshing. There’s no place on earth I’d rather be than spending a few moments with you and pressing in a little courage into your heart.

Eager for HIS Return!
Bruce W.

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September 19, 2007 at 5:16 pm

Andrew Milia

Hi Bruce:

I enjoyed reading the first two days of your blog. Thank you for sharing it.

Regards, Andy

September 19, 2007 at 7:46 pm

Greg Tull

Hi Bruce!!!

I like the new Blog and am looking forward to hearing more from my old friend. I see that you are speaking at 2007 SITG! You’ve got to give us an update when you can!

Praying for you Brother… have a great day!

Greg

September 26, 2007 at 6:55 pm

Bali

Hi Dr Fong,

What a brilliant way to bring refreshment to so many. May God continue to give you life-changing insights into His Word and the unique ability to connect those truths to everyday life.

Grace,

Bali

October 13, 2007 at 6:57 pm

BOB

Dear Dr. Fong. Thank you for coming to I.S.I. in K.C. MO. today. I got to hear you and I was greatly moved. I needed to hear what you had to say. I especially could relate to a stressed person. After hearing you tell us about some of the reasons why we are stressed I could not help but ask the Lord to forgive me. I have not had a close relationship with God and that is the beginning of lots of lesser problems. I have not been the spiritual leader I should have been to my wife and my children. I think because of that my wife has no respect for me and my children think I am a joke. I am stressed so bad my doctor has been telling me for a long time that I have to get rid of my stress. Most of it comes from my marriage. The rest from my business and I think a lot of it comes from the fact that I know I am not walking with the Lord as I should. All I could do was cry out to God for help. Some how I need to repent and start a new life with Him and my wife and family. I am so glad you came and I was able to hear you. Keep up the good work. Bob

October 15, 2007 at 12:19 pm

brucefong

May God bless you, Bob. All of our struggles are in the palm of His hand. May His grace be completely sufficient for you. Get connected with Godly men in your church. They will walk with you through these waters.

November 30, 2007 at 2:44 pm

Scott Griffin

Bruce

I thought I had visited your blog site before, but I guess I was just reading articles that you had sent me links to. Now that I’ve actually seen “the real thing”, I’m amazed at how full and rich it is. Great job! It’s going to take some time to catch up on the stories that I’m behind on. I’ll get right on it . . .

Scott

December 1, 2007 at 11:36 am

brucefong

Thanks, Scott! I appreciate you stopping by. My prayer is that each time you drop in that you will be encouraged. God bless you!
EFHR, Bruce W.

April 24, 2008 at 3:41 pm

Nicole

I just read “John Woke Up.” That’s pretty amazing…I didn’t know that anyone could walk around while in an induced coma. How blessed we are to have such advanced medicine these days! I’m glad John is returning to health. I’m sure you and his other family and friends will never forget those two weeks, even though he can’t remember them.

Blessings,
Nicole

May 20, 2008 at 12:48 am

Joanne DeBondt

Well, hello Bruce (or should I say DR. FONG)
This is a voice from the past. A friend sent me the link to your blog. I’m not very computer literate, I know mainly the basics. I had to respond to your blog. I’m sure you remember Jon and Joanne DeBondt.
I, Joanne, work at Fairway Drug in Lynden, Washington, and have for the last 19 years. Your articles on watch repair struck a chord with me, as I replace batteries and bands on a regular basis as a free service to our customers that purchase them from us. Word spreads rapidly when people find out there is a free service available ) .
I haven’t checked all your links out yet, I just received an email from a friend, Sandy Hallberg, that had a link to your blog. I couldn’t believe it so I jumped right on this opportunity to contact you. Our youngest, Kraig, is 34, so that means it was that long ago that you made what was, I believe, your first visit to a church member in the maternity ward, post-delivery, and called on me. )
Well, the Lord Bless you, Bruce, and I will be praying for you. I hope to be in touch with you through email soon.
Looking for His return,
Joanne DeBondt

May 28, 2008 at 12:30 am

Matrix Shimizu

Very good, hope to read more as you continue writing. Might be intresting to write about hunting. Beside that my mom gives a thumbs up. Update soon!

May 28, 2008 at 12:02 pm

brucefong

Thanks for stopping by, Matrix! Come back often. You are always welcome.

August 14, 2008 at 2:31 pm

wes

Bruce, love the site its very uplifting.. Hey who is the girl praying in the picture your site comes up with?

August 18, 2008 at 1:21 am

Clayton Smith

Hi Bruce,

I wanted to drop a quick note and say how much I appreciated your sermon today at Clear Creek. I laughed and cried it was great. To this date you are my favorite speaker! God Bless and have a great trip home!

Clayton Smith

August 18, 2008 at 9:49 am

brucefong

Thank you, Clayton! You blessed me with your compliment. I believe that as we are each faithful to His calling and leading that we can all be of great value to one another. God bless you as you serve the Master!

September 21, 2008 at 1:49 pm

Amanda

Dear Dr. Fong,
Your sermon today at Church was right on with what is going on in my life right now. When you talk about being accepted for who we are unconditionally, it seems like a tunnel dream with no end in site. I just found that God loves me no matter what and you helped me to see that. Thank you and God Bless.

January 12, 2009 at 4:54 pm

Keith Krell

Bruce,

Can you please send me your e-mail address? I like to send you some e-mails about Mike Paolicelli who has cancer. Thanks.

Keith

February 1, 2009 at 8:54 am

Lisa

I don’t know if you remember me, My sister Vicki and I used to attend your church when we were young? Would love to chat,

Thank you
Lisa McDonald formerly (Gimarelli)

February 1, 2009 at 9:10 pm

brucefong

Hi Lisa, Of course I remember you. Thanks for reconnecting. Go to http://www.mts.edu and you can reach me there. Looking forward to chatting!

February 28, 2009 at 12:49 pm

Michael Tim

I love your site!

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March 1, 2009 at 8:52 pm

brucefong

You are so kind! Thanks for the compliment. It encouraged me.

February 28, 2009 at 3:17 pm

Edward

I’ve volunteered to coordinate with guys at my Free Methodist church in Jackson, Mi for attending the April ironsharpensiron day conference in Lansing. Can you provide me with a flavor of your message to the audience? I wish to promote, but don’t have anything other than that you are scheduled to speak.

March 1, 2009 at 8:57 pm

brucefong

Hi Edward, I likely will teach two seminars. One will be specifically designed for pastors on Expository Preaching: Consistency and Authority. Also, I likely will teach a seminar on Managing Stress in a Very Stressful World. When I speak at the Plenary session I will speak on “Make the Opportunity to Advance a Life of Faith”. See you in Lansing!

March 4, 2009 at 8:36 pm

cindyinsd

Hi, Bruce

Your avatar shows a man standing in front of Mt. Rushmore. We are in the Black Hills, and I was wondering if you have connections here? The picture of the path ahead with the pair of walking legs on your most recent post is great, btw. Excellent visual.

God bless, Cindy

March 5, 2009 at 9:46 am

brucefong

Hi Cindy! No connections in the Black Hills. I was there in 2007 for the Sturgis “Christian week” of the bike rally. My buddies and I stopped at Mt. Rushmore and that’s when I had my photo snapped. I figured that since I was President of a seminary that my head could be added to the other presidents that are already there. That’s the joke!

March 13, 2009 at 2:53 pm

Jim McClelland

Bruce

I know the intent of your blog is to offer encouragement to others. However, I jsut wanted to say hi in order to hopefully offer some encouragemnt to you. The snow has melted and when it finally gets a bit warmer, let’s get together for a ride.

Jim

Thanks, Jim. Your initiative gave me a lift. Thanks for encouraging me! Yes, let’s go on a ride. I would thoroughly enjoy that.

March 15, 2009 at 12:43 pm

Gail Moody

Hi Bruce,
I don’t know whether you will get this or not with the change in email address. I was in Jt Heirs this morning and you probably don’t know I was an employee of HPBC for the last 21 years. Now, like you, I am unemployed. Your message from Jeremiah was especially perfect for me. The familiar verses I have been trusting in for the last couple weeks but wondered about the context. Also, for the first time this morning I started thinking about my circumstances from a human view-point. I was trying to resist that but your message actually made me PRAY for those that brought about this situation. Thankfully, God controls my life not HPBC leadership. But I must also pray for them! Thank you. One last thing: the verse God gave me the night I was told my employment was terminated was Romans 15: 13 May the God of hope fill you with ALL joy and peace as you trust Him so that your HOPE may overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit. There’s that hope you mentioned this morning also. I will be praying for you.

March 15, 2009 at 8:46 pm

brucefong

Gail, Our situations are what they are. As we trust God for our comfort today and our service to Him tomorrow, He will honor our faith that is solely directed to Him. God bless you. Let’s pray each other through these challenging times.

March 25, 2009 at 1:15 am

Bob Wong

March 25, 2009
My dear brother and wonderful friend/ ‘Bruce’:
I’m glad that I’m one of those friends that is loved with all your heart for over 30 years. True friendship is both of our passions knowing that this kind of friendship is given to one another ‘never-ever’ expecting anything in return: It’s always giving beyond measure; never ceasing in prayer in good times and troubled & testing times; always to be counted upon to be at the other’s side to carry the cross when it’s too hard to bear alone and, following the Lord’s pattern set for a “friendship like ours” founded & built upon “unfailing love”… especially knowing that it’s already “forever blessed” in the love of the Lord.
Much prayer and love….always– “everlastingly” your friend,
Bob Wong

March 25, 2009 at 6:18 am

brucefong

You define “friendship” Bob. Over the years our adventures of faith together have forged a lifelong friendship that is forever a part of who God has made me. Thank you!

April 1, 2009 at 8:45 pm

Patti Radzik

Hello Dr. Fong,

I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers…you and your family will always have a special place in my heart. I think of you often and wish you God’s best always.

patti

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