I was born into a Methodist family. I joined them every Sunday in going to a small country church in Illinois until I left for college at age 18. That was in 1968. In college I enjoyed studying the Bible with other college-age Christians. Studying the Bible changed my understanding of Christianity. Unlike everyone I knew in my church, I wanted to find God and His Love. When did find God and His joy in 1971, no one in my "dead church" wanted me to be different. There was no love there, so I left. However, I was so excited about my independent life in Christ, I traveled regularly to meet other Christians. I fellowshipped with every Christian group that I came across, especially in Illinois, Florida, Texas and Arizona. The early 70's was a blessed time in America. Since that time, I graduated (1973) from Western Illinois University with a degree in Philosophy and an "A" in Philosophy of Logic. Since Philosophy is a non-cumulative science, my training allowed me to stand on the shoulders of previous philosophers and theologians. My degree also helped me critically examine many religious rationalizations. I have been overjoyed to make over twenty-five missionary trips to the Philippines. Because I refused all donations, I was completely free of to follow the voice of Jesus (John 10:27). It was a great blessing there to teach and study the Bible more deeply. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ for that!