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Hello and thanks for visiting. Born in 1953, I was raised in the Columbia basin of Oregon. My early work life started with a paper route, and a lot of ranch and farm work through high school and into college. Since those early days, I’ve been a dishwasher, janitor, mill worker, truck driver, house parent to abused and neglected teens, pastor, husband, father and grandfather.
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Graduating high school in 1971, a BA in 1980, Northwest Christian College, and Master of Divinity in 1985, Emmanuel School of Religion, I’m committed to be a student of the learning process, and a student of the truth.
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I recently decided to try my hand at blogging. I hope you enjoy your visit!
Found your post on Google, the headline caught my eye and it was a great read.