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First Name | Dean |
Username | Reformed98323 |
Nickname | Reformed98323 |
Gender | Male |
Date of Birth | 63 years, 10 months ago |
Location | Toledo, WA 98591, USA |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
City | Toledo |
Zip | 98591 |
Looking for | Activity Partner, Friendship |
Marital Status | Met on SGS |
Christian Affiliation | Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP), Bible Presbyterian Church (BPC), CREC, Episcopalian, Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC), Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC), Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), Reformed, Reformed Baptist |
Race | Caucasian |
Height | 5' 10" |
Build | Athletic |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
College /University | Cedarville University, BA Psychology/Behavioral Science, Minor in Bible, Graduated 1979.
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Graduation Year | 1979 |
Level of education | Bachelors |
Employment | Entrepreneur |
Occupation | Creator/Owner since it’s inception 1/2005. Professional Firefighter/Paramedic for 37 years! Retired 12/2018.
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Seeking Ethnicity (those I am willing to date) | Any |
My ideal place to live | On a yacht in the Carribean |
My view on smoking | I don't smoke and I don't like to be around smokers |
My view on drinking | I rarely drink |
On the subject of children | I have children and don't want any more |
Tell us about your family. How do you feel about relocating? | I met my wife Karen on SGS and we love where we live! |
How old were you when you were drawn to Christ and how is your Christian walk these days? | I was about 12 years old when I “went forward” in church and “accepted Christ”.
In college I heard, for the very first time, the Doctrines of Grace in chapel. My first words, when it was explained to me by an Upperclassmen afterwards was “That’s not fair!!!”
I am so glad that God is not “Fair”!!
Soli DEO Gloria.
I seek to learn and grow daily in Christ Alone. |
How have the Doctrines of Grace changed or affected your life? | They put all things in Perspective and give me Hope.
The implications have been transforming and revolutionary to my Soul. |
Do you have a "Quiet Time?" What are you studying? | I am studying Ecclesiastes. Sobering. Contemplative. |
Who is your favorite Biblical Character and why? | Peter, I am SO much like him!! |
Are you content being single? Why? If not, why? | I met my wife on SGS within a year after it was launched and were married in September 2006. Karen was widowed with 4 FANTASTIC KIDS!!! … three boys and a girl from 18-30… and her extended family all love Christ and the Doctrines of Grace as well.
I thank God for the gift of my marriage…. for Karen and her family… now including 6 GRANDkids!
I thank Christ for the fact that her deceased husband was a wonderful and Godly man who led his home and family.
I hope to meet him… David… one day and to tell him I was/am honored to “be there” when, by God’s Providence, he could not be and to tell him “Good job as husband and dad!!!”
This Life is JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE in Christ Alone! |
What are four qualities your friends would attribute to you? | Honesty, Unpretentiousness, Transparency, Vulnerability. |
What are three things you are most thankful for? | Salvation, Wife, Family. |
Describe the character and personality traits you enjoy in another person? What are yours? | I don’t like “fake” people. I like Reality.
I enjoy being with and around persons who share qualities similar to those I believe I have.
Honesty, Unpretentiousness, Transparency, Vulnerability. |
Other than your parents, who has been the most influential person in your life and how? | I had an EMS (Emergency Medical Service) Fire Chief when employed as a professional Firefighter/Paramedic for 37 years (retired December 2018). He had/has empathy for others, lived his life with Integrity and Authenticity. He was/is not a Christian but I enjoyed him as a Chief and a quality friend.
I appreciate those who’ Faith has been tested and they have raised their fist in defiance saying, “You will not defeat me nor my faith in Christ!!”
One specifically is my friend Joe… he is not Reformed but is almost there… lol.
He has been tested… and has proven himself… not only as a Christian but as a dear friend and confidant.
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What contributed to your previous relationship/marriage ending? | Adultery and abandonment. She was not who she presented herself to be.
“Thank God for UNanswered prayers!” |
How long have you been on your own since and what did you to do get through it? | I met my wife on SGS within a year after it was launched and were married in September 2006. Karen was widowed with 4 FANTASTIC KIDS!!! … three boys and a girl from 18-30… and her extended family all love Christ and the Doctrines of Grace as well.
I thank God for the gift of my marriage…. for Karen and her family… now including 6 GRANDkids! |
Favorite lines from movies, poems, songs, hymns or Scripture you would like to tell us about? | How Sweet and Aweful is the Place How sweet and awesome is this place
Here every bowel of our God
While all our hearts and all our songs
“Why was I made to hear Thy voice,
‘Twas the same love that spread the feast
Pity the nations, O our God!
We long to see Thy churches full, Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right Whate’er my God ordains is right: He is my God: though dark my road. Whate’er my God ordains is right: I take, content, what he hath sent.
Whate’er my God ordains is right,
Whate’er my God ordains is right. __________________________________ IN CHRIST ALONE- THE LIVING STONES QUARTET In Christ alone my hope is found, What heights of love, what depths of peace
In Christ alone! – who took on flesh,
There in the ground His body lay,
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
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What type of work do/did you do? | SGS’ Creator/Owner. Professional Firefighter/Paramedic for 37 years! Retired 12/2018. |
How long have you been/were you in that line of work? Do/you enjoy it? | Since January 2005. |
Do you have any life-long goals? What are they? | Make SGS EXPLODE! |
Where were you born and where have you traveled? | San Antonio, Texas. I’ve traveled most of the world except for Russia, Asia and Australia. |
How do you enjoy your leisure time? What do you do for recreation? |
Ham Radio (KK7XI- Advanced Class), fly-fishing, road-biking, travel, gardening, reading… and harmonica. |
Is there anything that the questionnaire didn’t cover? | No. Lol. |
About Me | Creator/Owner of SGS since January 2005.
Professional Firefighter/Paramedic for 37 years (retired December 2018). |
My Interests | SGS!! |