I am fairly new here but I have been meeting some very interesting people here. It has been enjoyable learning pieces of interesting information about people from one thread to another. I thought it would be cool to have a thread to share some things that others might find interesting to know about you.
Please use discretion as to what you do decide to share. I don't recommend sharing any information that is too personal that could be maliciously used against you. Exercise wisdom and discretion. I hope to learn some new things about some of you, especially those that I have already had some interaction with. Of course it is always great to meet new people too.
Here's one thing about me that I haven't disclosed here that I think some of you might find interesting...
Bought one of the best houses in one of the worst areas of my city. Have been involved in neighborhood development for a number of years now and have watched the community transform. Here is a picture of the mural that I was able to get painted by a local artist on one of the buildings nearby...
I have assisted in the capture of over half a dozen criminals involved in burglary and theft in the neighborhood which led to the formation of a neighborhood watch. Many of the residents that were afraid or felt there was no hope joined up after seeing me run around the neighborhood with my 20 gauge and a German Shepherd chasing down thieves. Some of them gave me the nickname, "The Neighborhood Ninja". LOL I am not a cop but the cops here all know me well and have been very supportive and helpful. Within the past two months I was able to join up with them for about 4-6 hours trying to get a warrant to search a local store acting as a fence. I provided proof that they were selling stolen goods but unfortunately we were not able to get the warrant because we couldn't prove that they KNEW the items were stolen. It was still a very exciting experience.
There is now a community garden in the lot of the mural and multiple home churches have sprung up everywhere in the area.
It has been an amazing experience and I am now in the process of selling my home and seeking God as to where He wants me to go next (probably sometime in 2014).
Understand that I have had a lot of struggles these past 6 1/2 years. Despite my failures, it has been very encouraging to see God's providence in my life.
Please use discretion as to what you do decide to share. I don't recommend sharing any information that is too personal that could be maliciously used against you. Exercise wisdom and discretion. I hope to learn some new things about some of you, especially those that I have already had some interaction with. Of course it is always great to meet new people too.
Here's one thing about me that I haven't disclosed here that I think some of you might find interesting...
Bought one of the best houses in one of the worst areas of my city. Have been involved in neighborhood development for a number of years now and have watched the community transform. Here is a picture of the mural that I was able to get painted by a local artist on one of the buildings nearby...
I have assisted in the capture of over half a dozen criminals involved in burglary and theft in the neighborhood which led to the formation of a neighborhood watch. Many of the residents that were afraid or felt there was no hope joined up after seeing me run around the neighborhood with my 20 gauge and a German Shepherd chasing down thieves. Some of them gave me the nickname, "The Neighborhood Ninja". LOL I am not a cop but the cops here all know me well and have been very supportive and helpful. Within the past two months I was able to join up with them for about 4-6 hours trying to get a warrant to search a local store acting as a fence. I provided proof that they were selling stolen goods but unfortunately we were not able to get the warrant because we couldn't prove that they KNEW the items were stolen. It was still a very exciting experience.
There is now a community garden in the lot of the mural and multiple home churches have sprung up everywhere in the area.
It has been an amazing experience and I am now in the process of selling my home and seeking God as to where He wants me to go next (probably sometime in 2014).
Understand that I have had a lot of struggles these past 6 1/2 years. Despite my failures, it has been very encouraging to see God's providence in my life.
