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I am brought up in the Catholic Church until the early 1970s. I am Christened as a baby, attend Sunday school, mass, and confirmed in the Church. Our family stops attendings Church, and I am immersed in a secular education and world. 

I have a keen interest in philosphy, ethics, and political theory, but my education is secular. I graduate from a rigorous academic high school (The Miami Valley School) and attend Colby College, graduating in 1984. My professional life is immersed in questions of social and political ethics. I identify as a secular humanist.   

On a road trip during my junior year in college, I am involved in a severe car accident. While I was not driving, my car was destroyed, and my injuries required surgery and recuperation. The experience leads to deep appreciation for living in and appreciating the moment.  Reflections and gratitude for the beauty, blessings, and people in my life become part of my daily practice. 

After graduate education in economics and public policy, I am grounded in utilitarianism as an ethical system. My economics education and teaching, however, leads me to consider universal "truths."

I am asked to teach world economic history for a professor on sabbatical at Wright State University. This course transforms  my worldview in ways that propel my interest in Christianity. The Christian worldview, I begin to believe, holds the key to human happiness and prosperity. But it's complicated. More detail on this journey can be found here. 

My study of different spiritual systems leads to to self identification with Christianity although I continue to search for a Christian world view that fits my understanding of how it applies in contemporary society.

At the invitation of social entrepreneur Mark McNees, I attend Element3 Church in Tallahassee. I soon consider Element3 my "home" church.

I am Baptised at Element3 Church, publicly committing myself to conduct my life according to Jesus Christ and his teachings. 

I participate as a co-chaplain on a trip to Israel with 29 college students sponsored by Passages. Passages connects Christian college students to Christianity's Judaic roots and educates them on the geopolitics of the region. An overview of my trip can be found here