Way Corp group(s) I was in
10th and 14th
Where I live
Kerrville, Texas
About Me
It is 2013 and I thought I should update this since it has been seen for about 6 years.
In 2002 I changed my name back to my birth name. You will now see me as Richard Barton in any emails and on facebook.
I still have more fun than most people. I miss a lot of you. I still speak the Word at every open door though I would not go door to door witnessing unless God was very clear about it.
My life is getting to the point that wisdom is the principle thing, but I still search for it. It seems to elude me.
I have had some close calls throughout my life. But then, I suppose all of us have had a few. I am ready for (as Jeff Stanley says) part B.
I have endured 3 brain surgeries for a benign tumor in my pituitary gland. It was not the best part of my life. But I survived all that in spite of the unbelief around me.
I love to tell people I haven't had a bad day in 38 years. Then, explain that while this is true, I have had some HARD days. Perspective is a good thing to have (and a vocabulary).
I moved to Comfort, Texas in May of 2013. It is a small town about 30 miles northwest of San Antonio. I have a motorcycle and love to ride in the hill country where there is less traffic and lots of great scenery.
The top shelf best part of my life is in the fact that I learned "HOW" to rightly-divide God's Word. This is the biggest thing that distinguished us in the 70's & 80's. It wasn't Athletes or Way Prod or even speaking in tongues. The fire of the Word is still burning for me. It is all I have. Nothing else in this life can touch it. Especially not ego or talent. The Way Corps Poem is still in my blood stream.
My Interests
Still have a passionate interest in the Bible. A little in business and music. But not the music business. .I play guitar and bass and bang chords on the piano.
I've developed a keen interest in gold and the economy (that sure looks like it could collapse). There are a lot of believers who think God will meet our needs even in a collapse. I know this is positive believing and all that. But makes me pause and consider Joseph. What if he had taken that position? Egypt would have been hit just as hard as all the other countries. Of course, God will meet our need. Qhy couldn't buying gold now set us up to have our need met?
Employment or Career
medically-retired I was in sales for about 30 years. Sold radio advertising, computers, janitorial supplies. Loved it but never saw the prosperity possible in the highest paid profession. I used the skills learned in the job to develop my witnessing skills. I've gotten pretty good at the art of witnessing. I am planning to build a huge business with gold. If you haven't seen this video, enjoy it. I spent a few years keeping watch on this company and now I am an affiliate. Gold coins are too volitile since they are owned by the government and we are only the bearer. As a seller you have to pay for the proof of its value. But this company has the highest security in the world for proving the purity of it's product.
Of course, I believe Corps should have Gold and Guns and everyone is invited to contact me with any inquiries.
Music I Like
Classic Country
Texas Country Nashville Envies
Books I Like
Rarely read much of anything but the Bible. My eyes are going dim so I don't have a desire for anything but the Bible now. But when I did, Tom Clancey was my favorite, mostly now, I read the Bible and thats about it. Can't say I'm very cultured.
Television I like
I am mainly interested in movies. Bones is a good show. That is about it. I am starting my own movie collection. I figure I only need about 80-100. I would rather watch movies than television. Too many commercials and cable is a waste of time and money for me.
Movies I like
I would rather watch 20 yr old movies than the new stuff Hollywood markets. I enjoy almost all kinds except thrasher and stupid ones like Pulp Fiction and the Divinci Code. Guess you could say I'm very opiniated about such works. Many of Hollywoods works in the past decade have been a huge disappointment. I would rather watch a movie I've seen a dozen times than to watch some of the crap they've produced. I prefer older movies. Hollywood has called crap art for much too long.
Sports Teams I like
Dallas Cowboys,NE Patiots. Rarely have time to keep up with either. I like the Spurs but basketball is not my favorite sport. The season is much too long and they are so good, it is a bit boring to me.
My Email Address:
rbartonx@gmail.com
Comments
I just spotted it is your birthday today. Well God bless your soul! Hope it was a good one.Happy birthday.
John R.
Yes, indeed! It's YOUR Birthday Today! So I am sending a special present for you - hope it fits!
Have FUN!!!
Bonnie Carlson
God bless you, my friend. You have no idea how your note blessed me. Thank you.
You've been through a tough time.. You look good..I hope that you have only peace and joy in the days & years to come. Thanks again for your kind note.
Your friend, Rosanne
Thank you for your kind words.Bless you greatly brother.
All the best,
BB
Happy Ho Ho.
God bless you,
Gary
Yes, I remember seeing you around the place when I was at Emporia! :-) I did two in-residence training years in a row and get a bit mixed up with who was in which Corps - the 13th, 14th, 15th or 16th! Thanks for saying nice things about the music on my profile page - it's good to hear that others are enjoying it too. I was working in the president's lounge when that kitchen photo was taken - never worked in the kitchen, strictly speaking, but I always thought it looked like fun.
Concerning your questions about Australia, I must say that I think it is the best place in the whole wide world to live - might not have all the bells and whistles that go along with more established and/or wealthy nations, but it's here where I feel at home. I could tell you all the reasons why I think so, however, then this could end up being a short story rather than a comment!
Having lived in third world countries, I wouldn't say that Australia is one - but I suppose it depends on an individual's perspective and definition. Personally, I don't think there's much a soul can do about the decisions and policies of governments - a lively nest for all kinds of crooks, liars and schemers - and you'll probably find they're just as dodgy here as they are in the US.
I'm not sure about the Australian immigration laws, having first moved here when I was eight back in the days when the government was making it very easy for easy for people of certain professions to gain citizenship (my dad is a retired chartered accountant).
I highly recommend that you visit Australia for a holiday - it is a beautiful place and there are some amazing things to see here. It is well worth the effort and the $$$$$$'s.
Thanks for saying "Hi"! Good on you, mate!
Love, Sarah