This will be a short blog entry. It’s been a very busy time with a multitude of events in my own life. My son graduated from high school and community college, and is now on his own; my daughter is now in high school and will soon turn 16. Hard to believe my children have grown up so fast.
2025 started in tragedy for me, as I dealt with the death of my girlfriend of over eight years here in Oklahoma. This major event, along with the transition to part-time work as I draw nearer to retirement, has caused me to make major changes and even seek new avenues to find my voice.
One such avenue arrived in late 2024 when Phil Davis (no relation to the founder of CFCMI) shared with me a new website made for survivors of our former church. I was invited to read through the website and was very pleased. What stood out to me was more than the extensive work put into the site. I saw that my contributions over the years were included, which to me was a sign of great respect. I even contribute comments and articles there as time permits.
Another avenue to make my voice heard was suggested by my dad given my prior background in studying broadcast journalism in college. I recently launched podcasts on my YouTube channel, and short videos across my social media accounts. While my efforts cover a variety of topics, I have briefly shared how I was forced to make the uncomfortable choice to walk away from a ministry where I was active for 16 years, and held license for 12. I chose to preserve my integrity over any offer of a future position.
As always, I thank God for the opportunity to share my journey as I seek to find my voice and purpose in helping others.
