Way Corp group(s) I was in
Second
Where I live
Columbus, Ohio
Married or Single
Married
About Me
I have been blessed to have enjoyed a rich and wonderfully diverse life with a variety of focal points, some of which start with the letter "P." I have been a PHARMACIST, POET, PROFESSOR, PASTOR, and PUBLISHER, among a number of other careers.
My Interests
My passion for the Word of God burns more intensely than ever. I continue to write and teach. I have traveled to Dakar, Senegal and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, where I made some most satisfying connections with fellow believers.From September, 2007 to June, 2008 I served as Dean of Middle School at Sonshine Christian Academy in Columbus, Ohio, where I also taught 7th and 8th grade science and 6th and 8th grade language arts. Without a doubt it was the most challenging year of my more than 25 years in academe. Within a week at the end of the school year, I was on a two-week short term mission trip in Los Cabos, Mexico where I ministered at a bilingual Christian school. While there, the entire previous year made sense, as I recognized that all things work together for the good, to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose.
"Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good."
Employment or Career
During my stint as a draftee in the US Army in 1967, in the thick of the Viet Nam conflict, I was not only introduced to The Way International but I also experienced the joys of classroom teaching when I taught pharmacy technicians at the Medical Field Service School in San Antonio, TX. Nine years later as an adjunct instructor at The Way College of Emporia, I taught New Testament History among other courses which gave me a taste of teaching on the collegiate level, and after earning my doctorate in English, I have continued to teach on the university level for more than thirty years. Here is a link to an article published in the National Education Association Journal in which I discuss my journey into academe via a most intriguing route.
http://www.nea.org/assets/img/PubThoughtAndAction/TAA_03_06.pdf
Music I Like
I enjoy all kinds of music, from opera to jazz and blues, not to mention gospel and contemporary praise and worship. I even like Country Music, in small doses, however. I like it all. Indeed, as the Poet (C'est Moi) says:
"All music seems to mirror me,
Express all of my innermost hopes and joys.
My soulful melancholody
ennobled by the rich chords' counterpoise."
Books I Like
Aside from the Bible, which still brings me untold joy, particularly the Psalms, I enjoy reading, teaching, researching and writing in the area of African American literature. One of the most moving book I have ever read is a novel by Ernest J. Gaines, A LESSON BEFORE DYING. Another work which had a similar kind of profoud impact upon me was WILD AT HEART by John Eldredge whose non-fiction work had a similar theme as the novel by Gaines. Unfortunately I don't have as much opportunity to read for pleasure as I would like, but I still love to read.
Television I like
I seldom watch television.
Movies I like
Movies that I have particularly enjoyed were The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" along with "Akeelah and the Bee", one of my all-time favorites. There was a HBO version of "A Lesson Before Dying" which was disappointing in light of how moving the novel was.
Sports Teams I like
I'm not into sports to that degree that I have favorite teams. I enjoy watching basketball and other team sports, especially OSU and some of the other Big Ten Schools.
My Email Address:
ljohns10@insight.rr.com
Comments
You're right "Now is our golden moment".
I've been spending some time looking at James 4:7&8 also lately.
Really Blessed that our Heavenly Father has given us the "How To" be absolutely victorious in life ... I think as far as our actions go these two verses have some of the greatest things we can *do* for GOD in our daily walk.
Thanks again for sharing that poem. I enjoy reading your messages.
Stay Blessed (Eph. 1:3)
I didn't know about Melvin B. Tolson until watching this movie, but I can see how eccentric he probably appeared to most people in Texas in the 1930's ... James Farmer's character was probably our favorite in that movie.
One very cool thing though (obviously) is as great as historic as that was, we can do greater ... (John 14:12). I 'm very thankful for that.
Bless Ya'
Have you published your wonderful poetry? One of your poems has come to my mind many times over the years. To quote the first two verses of one of my favorites:
"It's a good news day
no blues day
new shoes
no way to loose
What a good news day
It's a great day
I can't wait day
lift your voice
let's rejoice
My lord, a good news day."
Whenever I hear "It's a great day" the immediate thought in my mind is "I can't wait day."
Thanks for the enjoyment your poems have given me.
Lots of greetings,
Roberta (Seiden) Damm
6th Corps and HQ Staff
You all are in our prayers - Bless Ya'
Wow - thanks! I will send your hello's to my Dad and to Dan Moore ... although I'd like to learn more about that nick name "Stretch". I'll have to ask him when I see him.
"Star" yeah I remember John & I choosing that name. That's a blessing.
I'm very familiar with parts of Fayetteville. I recently left the Army after 11 years and my last duty station was Ft. Bragg.
Glad to know that you guys have rich memories there.
We've been here for 3 and a half years now after my wife Timeri and I graduated from Northern IL. Univ. She - 2002 and myself 2004.
This past Thanksgiving Dad, my brother, his daughter and (now) his fiancé - (she arrived as his girlfriend and they left engaged) and her son + a cousin were all here in NC for Thanksgiving 2007. We had a blast together.
Next time you guys are in NC please let us know and we'll try to get together if that's available.
Stay blessed (Eph 1:3)
Shai
Much love in Christ.
Shai
Pushed the wrong button again and posted on my site instead of yours.
I look forward to hearing what you think of the book. I'm sure it will bless you.
Paddy
Thanks for getting back to me and I will write soon. I'll come see you for sure the next time I'm in town.
Love Ya, Charlie
Congratulations to you and Brenda! I will never forget how you described David "pouring himself before the Lord" as he danced. What imagery! I have always loved a "Good News Day, Got new shoes day!" I was so excited to see that you are here and I will be going to your website for Ambassador Press. I am also a poet. It so good to see your wonderful face and behold the love of God.
Lovingly in Christ,
Bonnie Kim Campbell
14th Way Corps