My name is Gordon and my wife's name is Cathie. I'm fifty two and my wife is not. We are in phase two of raising a family. Lucas is seven years old and has lived with us practically since birth. We adopted him earlier this year. Logan, four years old, has been with us since October 2006. I'm beginning to think I won't ever experience empty nest syndrome. :)
I began my christian journey in my teens. In sports there is a term called "winning ugly". That is a pretty accurate description of my walk. My journey began when a preacher challenged an atheist (me) to read the book of Matthew. I was so offended that that same day I did just that. For four boring chapters I read a stupid book. But as I began to read the words of Jesus in Matthew 5 His presence came rushing in. I knew Jesus was real and that He was inside of me. I didn't know anything about getting saved or being a christian but I knew Jesus was real. In less than a month I had read the New Testament thru twice.
Now it would be a great testimony if I could say that from that moment to now I have been faithful and strong. But that is not my testimony. I have been up and down and in and out. There have been seasons of rebellion, disobedience, and there have been some times when I was just plain stupid. But GOD was patient and never quit believing in me. It took a long time but I think I'm beginning to "get it".
My life purpose scripture is Psalm 131. I remember when I first "discovered" these words many years ago. They were not my testimony. They became my prayer.
Psalm 131 Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in great matters or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself. As a child that is weaned of his mother, my soul is even as a weaned child. Let Israel hope in the Lord, from now henceforth and forever.
.....peace.....
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