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
My favorite is Mary's Boy Child, just because it brings back childhood memories of my Dad many years ago in England, I really miss him even today. Sweet Little Jesus Boy, I had never heard of till you shared it with me, thanks so much. Children Go Where I send Thee & Amen are works of art. God love you Brother. Happy Christmas to you and Brenda and the kids. Peace my friend, Peace on Earth...DB
Sending you some PUMPKIN PIE as I savor your words of HIS-sight even better than IN-sight cause it comes from him thru you.
You could then copy your whole blog into a Word document and then Print to PDF which would then make a PDF file containing your content. You could email her the file.
I can also picture your content as a Power Point slide show transforming from one page to another. Also it might be nice if it were put on a web page although that is a bit more involved. Here is one I did recently illustrating my hobby: http://richeson.org/john/FamilyPics/JohnsCyberPower/CyberPower.htm
Forgive my lack of artistic skills. It's just ok. But it is viewable from any computer in the world at the click of a single link.
Yes, you can start a NING site. It's free. But the format is one of a "social network" not a blog. It may be overkill for your purposes. Maybe not. You can always experiement.
There are dedicated blog sites out there that are free. One is called BlogSpot I believe. Ask Carl Welch and your fellow Corps alumni Charlene Edge about the best blog spaces out there. Oh, and Billy Britt too. He is an experienced blogger. They have blogs and both have done homework I am sure. I do not have much experience with blogging outside this little site.
You seem to be learning a lot. One day you will be teaching me I bet. Thanks for being here. It means a lot to many of us. More than you may know
PS....the future of blogging in my humble opinion is going to be video blogging. Young people are already going there.
http://mashable.com/2009/10/09/video-blogging/
It is a trend here to stay and it is easy to do. Adds a whole new dimension that the written word.
yes. I can think of 6 reasons to arrive in Columbus, Ohio! Perhaps in the spring that shall be done. there would be ton of 'catching up' to do. It would be a pleasure to to visit and see all.
Richard
Perhaps I'll have to swing a trip up see you, Brenda and the Warrens.
Please give Eric and Carolyn my love.
Superb blessings,
Richard Lane
I thought of you today as I was cruising around my neck of the woods in my 'ole truck.
You made me smile! I took some pics of Tennessee Fall, please check it out.
God's Best to you my friend...DB