My family background had no Christian Evangelical tradition whatever. My father had only some Bible education from his public school, a public school in Ohio, making him more of a cynic than a believer. I remember my dad's description of the teacher (apparently a sincere man), but my father pitied him because this teacher had broken down in tears over frustration, My mother had involvement in Christian Science. She wanted to believe but, caught up in a cult, she accepted Christ, as did my father, late in life.
At the age of 17, (Jan 1950) I accepted Christ as my Savior. The impact of Christ definitely changed my thinking. However, while I said, I accepted Chris as Lord, I didn't walk the talk until He called me on it.
At the age of 18, I made a secret commitment, that I would serve the Lord with whatever gifts or talents that I possessed. Reflecting back from this point of time when my earthly life's end is obviously about 90% of my life has been already lived (I'll be 86 beginning 2020).
I can say from that time, my life took a definite direction. From that time I begin setting definite Christian criteria to make decisions. This would determine major choices I made--like marriage, education, and employment.
Up to this time, my pride and independence was something I would fight for. This what I had learned from life. I don't outright selfishness, but it certainly wasn't a living sacrifice either.
MARRIAGE
From that time I begin looking for a life partner, a wife, who would be faithful--not only to me but had the worldview that was willing to be a living sacrifice. Entering a marriage relationship immediately brought on this idea.
ORIGINALLY THE IDEA OF SERVING THE LORD Involved the art field.
At the age of 33, after further education and acquiring a position as a U.S.Forest Service engine
I was l again(writing in the snow and other testimonies) with the need to honor my previous commitment.
EDUCATION
So 6 years later, of further education, I serviced 25 years with Village Missions--as a missionary--church pastor.
So I joined an army for Christ that really called for life duty.
While in the dur
At the age of 17, (Jan 1950) I accepted Christ as my Savior. The impact of Christ definitely changed my thinking. However, while I said, I accepted Chris as Lord, I didn't walk the talk until He called me on it.
At the age of 18, I made a secret commitment, that I would serve the Lord with whatever gifts or talents that I possessed. Reflecting back from this point of time when my earthly life's end is obviously about 90% of my life has been already lived (I'll be 86 beginning 2020).
I can say from that time, my life took a definite direction. From that time I begin setting definite Christian criteria to make decisions. This would determine major choices I made--like marriage, education, and employment.
Up to this time, my pride and independence was something I would fight for. This what I had learned from life. I don't outright selfishness, but it certainly wasn't a living sacrifice either.
MARRIAGE
From that time I begin looking for a life partner, a wife, who would be faithful--not only to me but had the worldview that was willing to be a living sacrifice. Entering a marriage relationship immediately brought on this idea.
ORIGINALLY THE IDEA OF SERVING THE LORD Involved the art field.
At the age of 33, after further education and acquiring a position as a U.S.Forest Service engine
I was l again(writing in the snow and other testimonies) with the need to honor my previous commitment.
EDUCATION
So 6 years later, of further education, I serviced 25 years with Village Missions--as a missionary--church pastor.
So I joined an army for Christ that really called for life duty.
While in the dur
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