Welcome

So here's to my new blog. I've written in other forums, but I've never truly enjoyed them. So now I'm going to try again. You are welcome to read and post "appropriate" comments.

A little about myself:
As of the time I open this blog I am 29 years old. But this will change in just a few short days and I will hit the big THIRTY. This is not really bothering me, after all I've done so much in my life so far; not as much as I would have liked, but we cannot always get everything that we want when we want it, right?

I was born/raised in southwestern Oklahoma City into a minister's family; I am number 5 of 6 and am the only son. I have 11 nieces and nephews, 3 great nieces/nephews, and countless extended family members. Family is a important part of my life.

I was raised within church; my father finished his last fulltime pastoring position just before I was born but continued to fill in for churches between pastors or whose pastor was on vacation. Since my father's death my mother has also become ordained. At age 20, I felt a need to leave my home congregation and began another. Although attending public schools I chose to attend a private church university. I have also served in several short term missions trips, from one week to three months in length. My faith is a significant part of my life and it is my faith; I am not just living on what mommy and daddy believe.

I hold Bachelors degrees in Secondary Social Studies Education and Bible/Theology. I also have a Masters in Political Science: International Affairs. I may seek additional education in the future. I currently work as a public high school teacher in one of Oklahoma City's suburbs. I place a strong value on formal education; the school of hard knocks has also taught many lessons.

I'm sure you will get to know me through other postings.

~David