have always liked to read and study topically, mostly nonfiction, about theology, apologetics, christian life, church issues, church history, counseling, science and cultural issues.

When I read, I think and therefore, I am using this venue to record my thoughts.

I consider myself a person of reasoned and pragmatic faith as opposed to any traditional religious superstitions. I like to think that I am like the Bereans, when I hear or read something I always measure it against how it seems to work in my life and I search the scripture to see if it is true.

I like to teach and discuss the difference between law and grace. In my opinion most churches are quite legalistic and preach, teach and motivate the flesh; rather than teach how to have a proper spiritual connection with Christ. Many churches focus on the believer “being a sinner saved by grace” and seem to focus on a current sin nature, rather than on the joy of “being a child of God” and letting that new nature work out their faith and belief. When I hear preaching, I always consider whether it is “good news”, the gospel, which speaks to my spirit or “bad news”, the law, which speaks to my flesh.

As most will be able to discern, I have not been to a seminary or a Bible school. I have a fairly extensive library of hardbooks, on many Biblical topics, which I have selected to read. My wife and I frequently discuss our faith and the meaning of various passages of scripture.

I study to maintain a personal statement of faith and practice which defines my life in Christ and my interpretation of the gospel of scripture. This site is that statement.