The Testimony -- Oct 20, 2009

I would like to share with you a story of God's grace. His deep, mysterious grace, mercy and compassion. I would like to share a story of how His grace collided with my world.

i'll leave the light on...

Re: REUNION

01 June 2009

Greetings.

My decision not to attend this gathering for the most part has to do with the kind of environment I've tried to silently endure in the past. Even though it has been made undeniably clear that folk don't agree with who I am, I wish y'all could set it aside and try to begin understanding things from my vantage point. What is usually meant to be a fun, social occasion for our whole family has become a burden, an especially painful one.

Quoted, On Stage

A selection of quotes from characters I've done on stage, dedicated to those who have made the craft most enjoyable...

enhanced buzzing

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Here's a proof that some people can't navigate a jet ski along the Missouri...

years, tears

wasted years, wasted tears

Love Not Hate

Found this in my email archives whilst cleaning out the emails, thought it'd be good to send this around again...

A Few Points of Randomness

Some random points that might help give an idea of my life...

Diversity(?) In Bismarck...

A few "Letters to the Editor" and articles in the Bismarck Tribune that might share an insight into living diverse in Bismarck...

Oh the drama!

A local community theatre actor's survey...

A view of faith

I struggle daily to seek God's grace, love and acceptance, such as found in just a few select passages: Luke 15:1-2; Luke 14:23-24; Luke 7:9; John 4; Acts 15; among the countless others.

What about my validity as a child of God? Let me summarize my life experiences...

The Entire Story -- A Bio

Before I begin any deep details, let me introduce myself by way of my biography from the 2006 Tengesdal-Lerfald family history book, "Mountains, Fjords, Prairies":

The Testimony -- Feb 21, 1999

“Behold, my servant is dead. Arise and cross this river” (Joshua 1:2). This is a most difficult letter that must be written. I have put it off long enough and in direct opposition to God’s leading. I must cross this river. This letter is going to family members and to those who have known the past. The outcome from this letter, I hope, is that you will discover enough evidence to convict me of just being a believer in Christ, striving to be pleasing to God alone.

The Testimony -- Dec 14, 1993

I grew up in a large, mostly Christian family.  As the youngest child, I felt lost in the crowd and so I desired all the love and attention that I could get.  Through high school I did all the right and good things, and my family loved me.  There were a few times that I had made professions of faith, but always for somebody else's honor.