ManOnAJourney

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I am a Christian, with roots in Wesleyan theology. I grew up as a pastor's son in the tradition of the Church of the Nazarene. My family was Free Methodist until the summer of my birth. I generally avoid politics, but I would describe myself as a compassionate conservative. I become passionately involved in the causes in which I believe.

I completed a Masters in Christian Leadership from Fuller Seminary in 1999 and am taking doctoral classes now. I worked in Christian higher education for 19 years and am now a program officer for a Christian foundation. I hold the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation from The American College. As I have extra time, I enjoy geneaology and gardening.

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Independence Day, commonly known as July 4th or the Fourth of July, commemorates the Continental Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of Indepdendence on July 4, 1776.  The document, primarily written by Thomas Jefferson, served as a formal announcement that the 13 American colonies were no longer part of the British Empire and would henceforth be free and independent states.  Regarded as the birthday of America, the day is typically celebrated with parades, fireworks, ceremonies, barbeques and family gatherings (History.com). Permanently etched in my memory as I reflect on those happenings of 1776 is a reliving of the event I was privileged to be a part of in 1976, when I was not quite 17 years of age.  It was the Idabel (OK) Community Theater’s production of the musical 1776!  I played the part of Livingston of New York, and I had a brief solo, but no spoken lines.  Cast members were mostly men, since we portrayed the Continental Congress.  Along with some upstanding members of the business & professional community at the time, a handful of we high school guys got to be included:  Craig Ruiz, Rob Landerholm, Robert Rhea, and others.  And now, every time I think about the events of July 4, 1776, I am automatically taken back to 1976.  Great memories!  Happy Fourth of July everyone!

Independence Day, commonly known as July 4th or the Fourth of July, commemorates the Continental Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of Indepdendence on July 4, 1776.  The document, primarily written by Thomas Jefferson, served as a formal announcement that the 13 American colonies were no longer part of the British Empire and would henceforth be free and independent states.  Regarded as the birthday of America, the day is typically celebrated with parades, fireworks, ceremonies, barbeques and family gatherings (History.com).

Permanently etched in my memory as I reflect on those happenings of 1776 is a reliving of the event I was privileged to be a part of in 1976, when I was not quite 17 years of age.  It was the Idabel (OK) Community Theater’s production of the musical 1776!  I played the part of Livingston of New York, and I had a brief solo, but no spoken lines.  Cast members were mostly men, since we portrayed the Continental Congress.  Along with some upstanding members of the business & professional community at the time, a handful of we high school guys got to be included:  Craig Ruiz, Rob Landerholm, Robert Rhea, and others.  And now, every time I think about the events of July 4, 1776, I am automatically taken back to 1976.  Great memories!  Happy Fourth of July everyone!

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