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Years ago, while alone and separated from friends at a discipleship conference, I was out on an open deck at this Castle Mittersill in Austria. There it was my heart’s desire to love and serve YHWH, the God of Scripture, through His Son for the rest of my life. So in a night of prayer, I poured out my heart and asked Him for His permanent presence in my life. By this invitation, to fulfill a purpose throughout the life that He wants. Not just to merely satisfy my interests. Even while I get in the way at times, I continue to trust Him for all that He wants. 

If for no other reason than to know the Lord more closely, I am currently a graduate student of Theological Studies at a well-known academic institution/seminary. Being about halfway through, its rigorous coursework within a regionally accredited institution that’s expected to take about 3-years. It is my hope to be available and of use in any way suitable, even as I expect to continue blogging through my faith walk.

It is written, “delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart (Ps 37:4).” As it turns out from years of serving Him, I have come to realize that He is the desire of my heart.

There are numerous beautiful and wild places to see, explore, and stir inspiration within. That to find your way in the wilderness is also to often find something more meaningful about life. Through the effort and risk of exploration, there are pain, suffering, and times of sheer exhilaration. The net outcome is a positive experience that lasts and inspires an adventure-minded person for a lifetime. Many wilderness miles I have walked while in prayer, or with worship music. At the top of mountain peaks, summit registers were signed with, “Our God is an Awesome God.”

Without any desire to prove anything or seek any accolades, I have summited over 120 peaks from class-1 walk-ups to class-5.11 technical ascents. I backpacked across the Sierra from West to East. I have completed various mountaineering, backpacking, and wilderness courses. And I’ve volunteered with Sequoia Mountain Search & Rescue, where I learned much about technical climbing and interpersonal teamwork on a whole new level. More recently my interests have shifted to the Southwest to include wilderness locations in Arizona and more remote places further North.

Immediately out of high school, I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served as an armament systems specialist on F-15 fighter aircraft. After months of training in various States, I was sent off to Germany with time also spent in Italy. During that time, I have seen numerous countries in Europe. Much of that time included rock climbing in Luxembourg, hiking in Italy, biking in France, backpacking in Germany, mountain climbing in Switzerland, and skiing in Austria.

Much of this time in the military was with The Navigators, a Christ-centered and disciple-making ministry. I have spent many hours in fellowship, dedicated to the study of Scripture, and character development among Godly people. This was a time instrumental toward setting course for a lifetime to follow. All of these experiences have shaped life, character, and a personal trajectory for a lifetime to follow.

After the military and my time with The Navigators, I enrolled in a private technical college and five years later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering. Several years after that, I earned a Master’s degree in Business from Pepperdine. My formal education continues around theology and further interests concerning professional development.

Historically, my occupation centers around electrical engineering, with an extensive background in technical management. Personally, and within team settings, I have developed numerous projects for completion in the areas of analog and digital microelectronics. I have served many people and companies in numerous countries to develop their capabilities and interests. Currently, I work for a large defense contractor and I am active as a developer of electronic technologies.