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One man's journey to find the way home
          I am an American Baptist ordained minister. I began my life journey in Massachusetts, where I was called to help people understand what it meant to know a loving God. The call came during a time when I was wrestling with how to help my brother Kurt, who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia during my high school years. I was a new Christian by my senior year following trying to understand what it meant for me to care about a person like my brother who others tended to stay away from.
          After twenty three years in Massachusetts, God sent me to the land of Kansas City where I spent about 35 years of my life. I was a pastor, a resident chaplain, a supervisor in training and most recently a caregiver and security. Everything I have done vocationally has been with God in mind. That does not mean that I am totally comfortable with all the movings of the Spirit.
          I am now in Erie where I do not know very many people. I came here because of my wife. She is from Erie and coming here was the right thing to do. It just plain made sense. My kids had grown up. I did not like Kansas city in terms of climate and was looking forward to a change. I had become very frustrated vocationally and longed to come to Erie to get a second opinion, because I honestly believed that was what God had wanted for me. I left behind kids and grandkids who I loved!!!! I had two jobs that I enjoyed. They were both very appreciative of my skills and I was making more money with the two jobs than I ever had. I heard more than once. ARE YOU CRAZY?
          Well I can only say that I am in love with God's leading. I am starting all over again. It has not been easy. Maybe some of you can offer me some words of support. I am lonely despite the fact my wife is with me. She battles depression and has two siblings that are having similar battles. When it is all said I am in a depressed community with a depressed wife and her family. So I begin the conversation....
WELCOME!!
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February 27, 2020 at 10:15am
February 27, 2020 at 10:15am
#976468
The journey needs to be the objective and not the destination. God only knows if I will get to wherever there is.
February 26, 2020 at 10:03am
February 26, 2020 at 10:03am
#976372
It is about learning and not abusing the hell out of people who have already been abused more than enough. Nothing will change and yet I can choose to be happy and do my job ad to be in the place I am in. Praise God
February 24, 2020 at 2:32am
February 24, 2020 at 2:32am
#976200
I sit here anxious wondering what to do next, rather than just letting the time and circumstance come to me. I am aware that I feel very confused about how sexuality can be used or abused and it all comes down to the silence that calls one to respond in the name of the God who created us. I hear Sharon's s voice shaky. He memory is shattering in her own mind leaving her depressed. God give her and me strength to see another day.
February 23, 2020 at 1:41am
February 23, 2020 at 1:41am
#976129
Over 500 breaths without coughing. Do I want to be well? All of a sudden money is not that important, God loves me and wishes me well as if I have nothing but the faith that can make a difference.
February 20, 2020 at 6:26am
February 20, 2020 at 6:26am
#975936
Too much on my mind. A meeting on the horizon, strapped for funds. So where do I want to work really? I could be comfortable just enjoying a normal work pace. I doubt that can or will happen. God is out there and will provide.
February 18, 2020 at 11:41am
February 18, 2020 at 11:41am
#975783
It feels great to be halfway to 65. It is amazing to consider all that I have been through. God is good. I look at all the calamity and yet in facing the cross is victory. The Bible story is real. The cold is not that much better but just like I am more than my depression, I am more than my cold.
February 16, 2020 at 11:39pm
February 16, 2020 at 11:39pm
#975683
Please be with me God. My cross is heavy to bear. Let me sleep and dream of a life of love with you.
February 15, 2020 at 5:34am
February 15, 2020 at 5:34am
#975567
God be with me. There seems to be little or no time left. Give me faith to know I am making the best of every moment.
February 12, 2020 at 8:33am
February 12, 2020 at 8:33am
#975343
I feel wake. Do I dare wake up to face another day. Give me courage God. Let me know it is from you.
February 11, 2020 at 10:17pm
February 11, 2020 at 10:17pm
#975319
I do not cough as much. That is hopeful. I still do not feel close to well and my feeling bad makes me feel like I am bad. It does not want to leave me. Maybe I can learn something that could help others. Be with me Lord.

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