I am a Soldier. I served 22 years in the U. S. Army. I was trained and served in the Chaplain's Corps. I retired in 1994, but I still am a soldier of the United States Army. I too am a soldier (Miles Christi) in the Army of Christ (Militia Christi), engaged in spiritual combat! I am a born again, Spirit-filled Lutheran Christian. I'm Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Duluth, MN. I love God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength. I am married to a wonderful Christian woman. I am a father of 3 great sons. I am a grandpa to three great boys and a beautiful girl. I have been in the Christian ministry off and on for 40 years. I am an avid University of Florida and Minnesota football fan! I am an introvert, intuitive, a feeler and thinker. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Ministry, and a graduate of the Institute of Lutheran Theology. I desire Holy Spirit's renewal within me. I am passionate and delightfully creative. I want to desire God above all else. I want to glorify God in all things. I'm a musician. I've played drums for over 40 years! I like rock n' roll, and I love jazz, progressive rock, and jazz-rock/fusion! I enjoy the freedom to follow my own convictions and principles. I like the color RED. I love the outdoors. I love lakes, the ocean, mountains, rivers, streams, and forests. I love tall pine trees that sing and sway with the wind. I love snow-capped mountains, high like the Rockies! I like to go camping in the mountains! I like to camp by a running river! I love the ocean! I think one of the most beautiful drives is the Pacific Coast Highway that runs from LA all the way up to the state of Washington! I love the smell of pine trees and aspens! I like touching my knee while going around a corner on a sportbike. Truly God is a marvelous Creator!