About Me
I am first a person whose journey with God and others is the orienting center of my life. I seek to share openly of this halting, faltering discovery of the story of God in everyday living.
I can be contacted personally at earthlytents@comml.imap.cc
After 22 1/2 years as a pastor of a Philadelphia area church, and almost two years in New Zealand at Laidlaw College in Auckland, New Zealand, I am located in Dallas, Texas, as the International Director of ALARM (African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries). ALARM is an organization that seeks to restore communities that have been devastated by tribalism and warfare.
My wife, Naomi, is an amazing person with whom I share my journey. I am blessed with two special children whom I love and admire--Ben, a web designer living in San Francisco Rebekah, our daughter, a singer/actress in Texas.
My passions: reading, popcorn, writing, photography, walking, time with friends and family, thinking about the problem of evil and suffering, peace building and reconciliation, living out the gospel in a postmodern world.
Meredith, I'm sorry I missed you this morning. I hope you enjoyed your visit.
Out family saw Invictus (another Clint Eastwood movie) for our Christmas Eve movie this year. I wasn't aware of Mandela's commitment to reconciliation and forgiveness. The movie makes that very clear. I found the movie hopeful and a great celebration of the fruits of forgiveness. I've always appreciated ALARMS work in Africa and am glad that my church, my family & I have been personally involved in their work.
I thought the movie was a great follow-on to Gran Torino for Clint.
Safe travels.