This page is an about me; a testimony, an expose and a resume, to the extent that I wish to provide such data. I am no one important, and my name is common; this is why I include my middle name.

I was raised a typical 70s suburban teen; a standardized, generic Christian American born and brought up in President H.S. Truman's hometown. As a worldly tween (and then teen) reared at first in a feminist-dominated home, I mimicked the hippies of my socioculture. Because of the stresses associated with forced desegregation, I quit public high school before my senior year: Add that to a new and drunken racist step-dad at home, I ended up leaving home and built homes for others, so I could pay my apartment rent and fuel my car. I left the nest early.

√ However, in the course of the typical American life (and skipping forward in time here), something happened that transcended the religious experience or emotion-packet of many who sample religion. This was an epochal metamorphosis; a radical transformation; a Spiritual Regeneration. This is not new-age (in fact, this is very old-age); this is not cultic, this is very biblical: to be born-again is a radical event, and why so many do not understand it beyond its sloganism.

Being both victim and villain in the many sociocultural plays of westernized life, things did not go as planned or hoped for; but I'm still here, praise God indeed. Fast-forwarding in time: Today as a writer, much of what I write will appear extreme to many people: It would have to me a few decades ago. However, extreme is a matter of perception; it is just what people are not used to, or are comforted by indoctrination. Jesus was indeed, a radical and seemingly an extremist in His time/culture.

It is analogous to culture shock. What is normal to some seems radical to others. We humans get comfortable in our micro-experiences; we of the modern era are indoctrinated by public-funded educations (indoctrination-stations; credential-mills), flooded with mass media and network news; tempted with more pornography, materialism and fatness than the sum of all Sodom Metro (I.E: Enculturation). Without a radical (inner) change; a death and rebirth (or, to be born-again) normalization is the mentality-maker for the Spiritless hominid, void of the Mind of Christ. Indeed, most people are strick when it comes to scientific proof concerning the things of science, but expect or require no proof from those who claim to be Christians.

I am foremost, a member of the Body of Christ: Indeed, I am yoked under the Discipleship of Messiah Yeshua; a wheat among tares; a sheep in His fold. I say it this way, because I dislike labels (labeling) or tags or brand-naming. I'm not financially affiliated with any church, cult, sect, business or religion: I'm not in anyone's box; religious, social or political. I exist under the supreme Lordship of Yahshua Messiah. With that said, I believe in accountability, and believe Community to be just that.

I'm more iconoclast than ecumenical; more anti-denominational than merely non-denominational. I am pro-Unity, pro-Life, pro-Christ, and can totally relate with the heart of Jesus witnessed and experienced in John 17. This is the Lord's Prayer for the Body Of Christ (the BOC). In fact, this chapter is the longest prayer in all Scripture, and as such, all Gods Children live this life-light to its fulfillment: This prayer is our very existence, and there's little else. To live in Community is our calling and duty. One such Communal light (among few others) are our Spiritual brothers, the Amish.

≠ This is why, as the BOC (The Body Of Christ: As opposed to the popular, self-assigned generic entitlement - Christian) we dearly believe in Community. I labor for my own needs and never take hand-outs, especially monies from strangers: there are no donations links on any of my web pages, begging, tempting or soliciting mammon. If God does not provide - first - the means, then it's not of God. Asking others to finance your calling, means its not Gods doing, and scamming is commonplace within secular Christianity. Notwithstanding; everything belongs to God, even though Godless humans do like to claim things as their own. Now, if I had to define myself by pre-established (culturally popularized) paradigms, it would be Anabaptist (my Theological foundation) out of the Radical Reformation.

Again, I am merely one individual creation of God, who has surrendered unconditionally unto the supreme Lordship of Jesus Christ; I'm now in a deeply personal relationship with Him: I died to this life, and then was born yet again, a metaphorical defibrillation by the Holy Spirit, who now Dwells in me, and subsequently, I've been re-born; gloriously born-again: Saved; Transformed. I am One with the Divine: The John 17 Directive! As a pathetic attempt at thanksgiving, I give (the rest of) my life unto His service. By the way: The name Paul means small; weak; insignificant: That's me - Praise God!

∞ The Indwelling Holy Spirit Transformed my Soul, my heart, my mind, my lifestyle; thus, my purpose and reason for living. I'm a follower of Christ, and therefore I follow no human: True leadership is the outcome of the Indwelling. Each individual is lead by God (directly): Followship is proof that a Spiritual (God-to-human) link does not exist. I espouse consensus decision making (or true democracy), rather than the more dominator pathologies of the ethnocentric Westernized mindset.

Though Anabaptist's are non-political (myself included), any leaning towards (theoretically) would be Social Liberalism. Again; non-active in politics. The world is scheduled to bounce-off one another, all the way to the Second Advent.

If you read through these many links, I think you'll get the general picture (plus they're informative). In summary: I'm not churched (though I have/will attend church services if invited): Church attendance has zero to do with where we'll end up eternally. Because I'm Indwelled by the Holy Spirit of God, I follow the Lord *Jesus Christ, and no one else, past or present (*Jesus Christ: Name above all names, Messiah Yeshua, Yahshua, Lord, Savior, Master, Yahweh, Immanuel, Adonai, God-Corporeal, Prince of Peace, Light of the World, Mediator, True Vine, Strong Tower, Alpha Omega, Great Deliverer, Morning Star, Great Redeemer, Lamb of God, Teacher, Rabbi, Friend).

I am a branch of the New Covenant and primarily align with the ideals of Open Theism. I believe in the Trinity: God for us - Father, Yahweh, Creator. God with us - Immanuel, Yahshua, Redeemer. God in us - Spirit, Transformer, Revealer: They/we are One.

ஃ I believe in the BOC, not the businesses of church as revolving-door religions. I believe in accountability, not just the ability to count. I believe that our human relationships are the fruit-evidence of our Spiritual status. Religionist hirelings are disconnected from the BOC; as a whole; as a family. They sell on-stage monologues for a tithe-cut but have never lived and worked daily among the Family of God. The Amish, Mennonites and others are living that lifestyle; that Light.

However, it does not matter if you think of yourself as Anabaptist or Amish or any other title; labels are irrelevant, the evidence of Salvation is in lifestyle and in human relationships; a mirror of our relationship with God. The Saved/Transformed hunger to find and yoke with others of whom they will spend eternity with, whereas the churched are Spiritually dead and live in oblivion to such passions. Seeking out and living in Community with the BOC is a passion and a drive for all who have the Indwelling ruling within, and why I'm a Christian Existentialist. We do not simply add Jesus to our lives, we end our lives to become as Jesus!

There are many new-age religions out there; the - anything but Jesus - man-upstairs - let's be spiritual - ecumenical and eclectic brands, and while all entertaining (emotionally or socially), they're not the same as living a radically Transformed life via the internal empowerment of the Indwelling Holy Spirit. That Transformation results in emotional maturation, assurance and wisdom, not emotional immaturity, hypersensitivity or domination. Most new-agers (via self-awareness) and new-world church services (via emotional extremism) mistake these psychological epochs as spiritual experiences: They are not, and all emotions fade with time, as do the commitments made within them.

Pride is formidable glue, but it (too) fails eventually. After a decade going in and out of Protestant and Catholic brands, I earnestly sought God and Scripture; I maturated, and all that lead me to becoming (or believing along side of) Anabaptist. Thus, I am every bit, Amish, Mennonite and Hutterite, and have connections and friends from/in all these communities.

█ Now, I understand if you've rejected Christianity based on those who claim to be Christian: Gandhi did; but he rejected an un-Transformed life, not Jesus Christ. A self-belief is not Faith; nor is tradition; nor is religion itself (Hebrews 11). Living on Earth as Jesus Christ (and His Apostles and Disciples) lived; how they navigated this life, is a major slice of that empiricism: That's the evidence of all who have surrendered unconditionally to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, hopes to mirror, to the best of our ability, and within the restrictions of our time/culture.

As for building/living as a Christ-centric Community; it's about financial freedom (let Caesar's minions hoard the mammon.); it's about Simple-Living: We of the Indwelling, seek only peace and the proverbial dirt to prosper upon; we trust completely in Jehovah-Jireh to provide (from that alone). Nonetheless; no matter where we are, we aspire to build Community; this is why I'm a Cultural Architect; a builder.

► Historical Work/Labor Brief:
I built forts and tree houses in the Missouri woods as a boy in the 60's. I've been a designer and drafts-person since my teens; a veritable Leonardo da Vinci in Shop. My step-father was a remodeling contractor, I was the laborer and worker every summer vacation I can recall. I've been a professional Carpenter since 76, first as a residential framer/home builder, then a trim/finish Carpenter, then later a commercial Union Carpenter attaining Journey status in 1980 and master Carpenter status in 86. I also did Retail Tenant Improvement (mall stores/TIs) and some stage work in Hellywood while living in the O.C. In 85 I returned to the Midwest (after marrying a Catholic girl from KC) and became a General Contractor (framed and trimmed track and custom homes) then I started designing and building them myself for resale (custom builder homes).

Then, following her divorcement and abandonment of me, I liquidated and moved to Hawaii; after a time as a stereotypical beach-bum (pondering life), I started doing commercial work (high-rise hotel renovations and military base upgrades) via the Carpenters Union, or in non-Union supervisory roles, then, did residential renovations (hi-end kitchens/bath's, custom solid surface, Euro Cabinetry) as well as many fill-in jobs that were termite damage repairs to post-n-beam homes, and where I began home inspections (by demand, not by design): I was the only official home inspector on Oahu at that time; before the Inspection credential-mills existed, to tell me I'm qualified. I also worked in radio ministry, and loved it (on-air and production); it was 95.5fm, kaim, Honolulu; then owned by the BGEA (now The Fish). I also served a half-decade in worship ministry at CC Honolulu (drums).

¿ ¿ Returning mainland, I re-joined the Union in CA. and installed Laboratories (w/ ISEC) at University's and high-end finish work at 5 star hotels. I later partnered and built AGI Contractors (AGI=Anderson, Gates Inc.) doing residential room additions, but left it to my step-brother (due to irreconcilable differences w/$); thus I escaped LA (again), and then served at a Christian (youth) Camp on Oahu, but once that ended; again, the cost of living was too high for me (and I was the only Urban Amish on the Island). I returned once again to the Midwest, where I attend The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

My Career Objective is for my ideals of careerism to die, along with the rest of my worldly pursuits. The secular world strive to make others more like them, but the Indwelling does the opposite. The only career there is, for Gods Chosen, is to die daily: I.E: Serving the Lord Jesus Christ. This un-worldliness will inevitably make us social outcasts; peculiar people; anomalies. It is my prayer to find and yoke with The BOC; not just any church-business or those with Christian or Jesus Christ in their titles or labels or brands. If you have the Indwelling Holy Spirit ruling within and conquering your very existence, contact me. I am not fixed in one place. I'm currently in the US Mid-West; I have no worldly possessions nor do I seek any. I do not seek mammon, and will accept any kind of compensation or trade for an opportunity to be among the Elect of God; to be among others in Kingdom living.

۩ I will go and do whatever God calls me to do; my past and my experiences are meaningless; both to you, and to me, for God can (and does) use willing vessels to do anything He wills. If you believe that there's a College on Earth that could hold a candle to what the Holy Spirit can teach us, then Jesus Christ, Peter, Paul and all the rest of the the Apostles would probably not qualify either. I am (most of all) seeking the BOC; to bond/yoke with the Family of God, I'm not interested in worldly-modeled employment roles (esp.) with religious overtones. I can build the church building with my hands and Pastor it with my heart, and any opportunity in between. I'm not a Religionist, I'm a Disciple and Brother, seeking the same. I will not yoke well with those suffering from controlism; dominion, lordism or any other form of self-superiority. To follow Christ we must first understand (and be) Neighbor.

☻ Aside from trade jobs, my employment roles included: Foreman, Lead, and Project Manager and Estimator. In other trades, I have extensive knowledge in (residential) masonry, concrete, roofing, plumbing, electrical and HVAC. I'm an Author, first published in 2003 (and hoping to be a full-time writer). Because of my experiences, I do not associate people with/by their professions; for example, my construction background is only a fraction of who I am; of what I know. Sure, it has shaped me and directed my cognition as well as my cause, but inwardly, I'm a writer; an Author. Jesus was also a carpenter and that shaped His lifestyle, the metaphors and parables He employed, etc. Being an Author is also being Tekton. I like the creative process of design/build (or troubleshooting them); I always have: Building an entire home and then standing back to admire that effort is gratifying, as is renovation and design work; even consultation.

TMI: I'm an artisan, a naturalist, Social Ecologist, lefty Virgo, cyclist, musician (drums), and a perpetual autodidact. I am currently studying alternative energy systems and sustainability to expand deeper into those arenas. As Webmaster and Web smith, I build websites (write code, content, etc.) for self and the global Anabaptist (Christian) Community: And yes, I'm a computer geek too. Other study topics of interest are: multiple intelligence/s and savantism, sociology, physics and other earth and space sciences.

You can find me on the new (and supposedly better than Facebook) Google+ . I have no criminal record; (can pass any background check/drug test): In all things, moderation; that's my goal. Currently an omnivore but willing to be converted by a palate-teasing vegan chef. I eat well, hike and bike some, so I'm physically as well as emotionally fit: Balance or centeredness is avoiding extremes; the Pendulum at Peace. Extremism is to see all things as all-or-nothing; that everything's to the far left or right; there's no centeredness; no level; no balance: This imbalance is witnessed in religion just as it is in the world.

♫ I enjoy Swiss Classical, Mellow Jazz, Sky.fm/nature and SoloPianoRadio.com. I consume mostly non-fiction media: I'm more of a non-fiction documentary guy than a pop-culture (swallow what your fed) kinda guy. I've consumed too much of the world already; that disease has done its irreversible damage. I now live a simple life; living gentle upon the Earth. I have a healthy, mature IQ/EQ, and an ENFJ personality. I intentionally sleep nine hours per rotation, though I have struggled all my life with DSPS. I like hiking, camping, and have many miles logged on Amtrak, Jefferson and Greyhound. In urban settings I use public transportation (buses/light-rail), bike or walk; I only fly in emergencies or to cross oceans. I do not purchase petroleum products.

Ω I am legally (but not Spiritually) married; in 05/05/00 I married a Catholic girl (Vivian) while serving missions in Davao City, Philippines, but she abandoned me in late 05 for a rich man, and currently lives comfortably with her current coitus partner and their offspring, somewhere in California. I pray always (for all I Love) that God reaches the heart. I believe in (and live) celibacy outside of marriage and fidelity in marriage (Mat. 7 | 19:9 | 1st Corin. 6:9-10 | Heb. 13:4).   PS: You may print or save this page (Ctrl+P or Ctrl+S).