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Overview

  • 7 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 36, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • lover
  • half-way through a bachelor's in accounting
  • From Dallas, TX, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

to become a better follower of my King, Jesus. (love, love, love)

ABOUT ME

I am a college guy at Texas A&M. Here are some things I like...

Jesus, love, travel, adventure, camping, tea, listening to music, singing, playing guitar, climbing, sports, reading (if it's good content), conversing, grace (as opposed to Karma, Bono, Shane Claiborne, adrenaline, and the Dallas Cowboys.

PHILOSOPHY

What a complex thing to put into a little box...

Basically I believe God created everything because inside we all know He exists, and we can see the effects of intelligent design in the universe. I also believe that there is a right and wrong, and that all men choose wrong by nature. Because of choosing this wrong, we are not worthy of being with God. In our sin, we earn death, not just physical but a spiritual death. Our life here is as good as things will get.

But, the good news is that Jesus came down to earth to teach about a new way to live. He showed us how we can be freed from the evil around us, and most importantly, He died for us and rose from the dead. By believing in and following Jesus, we become part of the Kingdom of Heaven, in which Jesus is our King, and the world has no power over us. One day, the fullness of the kingdom of heaven will return to earth.

Can I prove this is true? No, but it's the only truth I've found that stands through all the tests I've put it through. I'd encourage to check Jesus out. He's everything anyone could ever ask for.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Summer of 2008, I stayed with couchsurfers several times, and it was awesome. I'd love to house anyone for a short time if possible. Anytime anyone wants to communicate with me (in person, email, phone) I'm down.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've met some very interesting people and loved staying with couchsurfers.

Interests

Music, art, web design, tea

  • arts
  • singing
  • design
  • documentaries
  • news
  • reading
  • traveling
  • poker
  • music
  • guitar
  • camping
  • sports
  • boxing
  • rock climbing
  • religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Braveheart, Into the Wild, There Will Be Blood, The Matrix, Zoolander, Dumb and Dumber, Anchorman

U2, Radiohead, The Beatles, The Format, Coldplay, Copeland, John Mayer

The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne,
Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne,
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis,
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing I've ever done in my life is travel around the states, filming a documentary about religion in America called "One Nation Under God."

Check out the website at onenationmovie.com!

Teach, Learn, Share

Just some questions to ponder...

If God doesn't exist, where did we get the idea of God?
If God does exist, by definition, is He not the most important thing in existence? Are you seeking to know Him?

Why don't people treat each other the way they expect to be treated?

If life is a poker game, what are you putting your chips on? Why?

I like getting tough questions too, so please ask.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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