"God's intention for each of us is that we should grow to the point where he can empower us to do what we want - then he can turn us loose on the universe!"  Dallas Willard
 "Do not worry about tomorrow. I have come that you might have life abundantly. Be not afraid."
Jesus
 

Pastor Roger Thiessen

Family:
I am married to a wonderful woman, a candidate for sainthood for putting up with me for almost 25 years.  I have two daughters with incredible gifts and character who are going to impact the world and people in amazing ways!

Hobbies and Interests:
I am passionate about everything associated with sports.  I especially enjoy golfing.  I wish my ability matched my enjoyment.  I also love cooking and baking with my youngest daughter.

Favorite Authors:
I like authors who think outside the box, who challenge the status quo.  For non-fiction I like Henri Nouwen, Bernard Palmer, Philip Yancey, and Malcolm Gladwell...to name just a few.  I also love mysteries by numerous authors.

Favorite Music:
I am an eclectic music listener.  From Classic Rock to Classical.  I also particularly like the Blues because they reflect the realism of life.

What I’d like to learn more about or try:
Being a person primarily of logic and rationality, I am increasingly intrigued by the artistic pursuits and would like to paint, mainly watercolor.

Favorite TV Shows:
Other than sports, I like NCIS, The Mentalist and Lie to Me.

If I could be doing anything right now:
I would like to own a Harley and take a cross country trip, coast to coast.

More about me:
I want to be authentic, living out the Kingdom of God with greater and greater integrity.  Growing up in the church, I have seen more than my hare of what I call "Churchianity".  By that I mean the trappings of spirituality without the core of true spiritual transformation.  I want to partner with God to make me a true disciple of Jesus.

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