Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live?
I don’t want to re-live any part of my life. Every year my life was affected by the circumstances around me. Whether it was my parents divorce or the child support battles, growing up was not fun. So a do over, even if it was possible, will not be useful to me.
What’s something you believe everyone should know.
Regardless of the hype about religion and its benefits, a relationship with Jesus is the only way to gain your salvation from the punishment that is in store for the devil and his demons. I know many people might say they don’t worship the devil but not believing in Jesus Christ still places you in hell.
What is your favorite form of physical exercise?
Cutting the grass.
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
I’ve felt this way for a long time. From my childhood until about 26 years ago my life felt like something was missing or out of place. The Lord showed up when I found out that I was going to be a father and filled that empty place. I have been learning more about Him and myself since then and that has made all of the difference.
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself?
After I turned 50 it’s hard to lose weight. I can’t exercise in a gym so the only way is to cut back on carbs and cut my yard a couple of times a week.
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place.
My parents got divorced when I was about 5 and my mom and I moved back to be near my grandparents. I’ve lived in this community ever since then but I have never felt accepted.
Even now, as I’m about to turn 63, I still feel like an outsider. Thank God that I am accepted by Him and I will be accepted by Him one day in heaven.
What would your life be like without music?
Without any music in our lives, life would be considerably less enjoyable.
Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life.
In the seventies, the best example I had was watching a Billy Graham crusade once in a while. Even though his preaching was great, I think my life would’ve turned out much better if my family had taught me how to follow Jesus. I’m not saying that they fell short but they kinda did. We went to church occasionally but I rarely saw my grandparents reading the Bible. I don’t recall my mother reading the Bible much either. She read some devotional literature like Open Windows but other than taking the Bible to church when we went, I never saw any of them actually reading the Bible much.
My grandmother said she had to memorize the 100th Psalm for school and later in his life, I saw my grandfather reading the Bible and studying it…but Bible study was never emphasized as a way to get to know Jesus as my Savior. I didn’t begin to do that until I was married and had a son, then I was doing it because I knew I needed to be a good example for him.
Do you see yourself as a leader?
I’m the leader of my family, that’s the only leadership role I seek.
What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?
When I talk to someone and it seems that everything revolves around them! As if God was supposed to make their life perfect and smooth sailing every day. Unfortunately I have a sister in law that fits this to a tee.
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