- Department: Health Science
- University: Wheaton College
- Location: Illinois
I grew up in the church. When I graduated from high school my spiritual roots were a mile wide and a millimeter deep. It didn't take but a few words from some professors to show that my faith was as strong as a wet napkin. Thank God (I literally thank God) that I met my wife. To see the grace, mercy and love of God in her served to rekindl those embers from my adolescence and teenage years. It began a journey where I had to decide for myself what I believed and why I believed it. I know that many people entering college, even Christian colleges and universities have similar backgrounds. They are living off of their parent's faith, so-to-speak. I hope that by graciously challenging them to think about what and why they believe, that they will take ownership of their faith.
My hobbies
cooking, playing guitar, playing golf
Fantasy dinner guests
Richard Feynman, Steve Prefontaine, Christopher Hitchens, Billy Graham, Lance Armstrong
Best advice I ever received
Let your actions speak so loudly that they cannot hear what you are saying.
My undergrad alma mater
University of Northern Colorado
My worst subject in school
English (intro to poetry - awful)
In college I drove
Ford Fiesta
If I weren't a professor, I would
be a chef
Favorite books
Johnathan Livingston Seagull, Tactics, From Monastery to Hospital
Favorite movies
Roxanne, Man from Snowy River, Princess Bride, Shall We Dance (Japanese version)
Favorite city
Boulder, Colorado
Favorite coffee
I drink tea - so, Celestial Seasonings Perfect Peach
My latest accomplishment
finished filling out this dog gone form on Meet the Professor!