What's the 'staple' in my life?
*I would say it is my relationships - starting with God. Talking to God and seeing the reality of God's presence 'in' and 'around' me really makes me "tick". This is experienced on some smaller level in relationship to my wife. So, I have 'meaning' and reason to live because I interact with others.
Pet name?
*I've noticed 'pet names' are common in Maine, they are not where I previously lived. The only one that comes to mind is my oldest daughter. I called her "punky" - especially when she was small. I will not go into detail about that other than to say, it has something to do with her birth. It a 'family thing'.
Style of eggs?
*I have always ordered "over easy" because I like to 'sop' the warm egg yokes with whole wheat toast. Never cold though ... YUK! These days I have high cholesterol and have to eat egg substitute - which as far as I know only comes in liquid form/scrambled.
Favorite summer drink?
*I like lemon-lime seltzer in the summer. I especially like guzzling it until my eyes water from the carbonation. (:
A chocolate or jelly-bean person?
*WOW - I guess I would like more clarification on that. But I LOVE chocolate ... especially "extra dark" cacao. I like the stuff that causes the saliva glands to explode. So maybe I'm a "chocolate". Yea. HEY MOM ... I"M REALLY CHOCOLATE!
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Friday, April 4, 2008
Something besides motorcycles has been a big part of my life for several years ... that's a personal relationship with God thru Jesus Christ.
About 30 years ago I was a young man drifting through life with no particular purpose. Sounds attractive - right? Well the fact is I felt very alone and lost in life. Even though I had several friends and a wonderful family, its a big world out there. And I could not seem to find the peace that so many people were talking about back then.
I had talents that helped me make a name in the game of baseball, I even went on to play two seasons of semi-pro ball after high school. My father taught me about managing and making money. But the bottom line is, there was no contentment in those things. I needed more!
When I was 19 my older brother moved back to our area and began communicating with me again. I saw a very real change in him. For one thing, he seemed to have peace in HIS life - something I was longing for. I soon found out it was because he had become a 'born-again' Christian. Not one whom just started attending church. This guy was being changed from the inside out. It was real and radical.
Before long I sensed a need for experiencing God in MY life. I discovered my deepest needs could be met in relationship with God. I humbled myself and trusted Jesus Christ as my personal savior. WHAT AN AWESOME RIDE!
About 30 years ago I was a young man drifting through life with no particular purpose. Sounds attractive - right? Well the fact is I felt very alone and lost in life. Even though I had several friends and a wonderful family, its a big world out there. And I could not seem to find the peace that so many people were talking about back then.
I had talents that helped me make a name in the game of baseball, I even went on to play two seasons of semi-pro ball after high school. My father taught me about managing and making money. But the bottom line is, there was no contentment in those things. I needed more!
When I was 19 my older brother moved back to our area and began communicating with me again. I saw a very real change in him. For one thing, he seemed to have peace in HIS life - something I was longing for. I soon found out it was because he had become a 'born-again' Christian. Not one whom just started attending church. This guy was being changed from the inside out. It was real and radical.
Before long I sensed a need for experiencing God in MY life. I discovered my deepest needs could be met in relationship with God. I humbled myself and trusted Jesus Christ as my personal savior. WHAT AN AWESOME RIDE!
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- Husband to Josephine / Father to Faith, Cassy, Harley, & Roxee (the dog) / Church Pastor / Grandfather
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