: About Me

I'm originally from Scotland and now work as a Presbyterian pastor in Knoxville, Tennessee. I've been writing for many years and have had religious articles, poems, and devotions published in various books, magazines, and blogs throughout the world.

I've hosted religious and political radio shows, have interviewed national authors, and spoken at motivational gatherings. I'm an ex-alcoholic, who has come up out of the gutter and conquered many struggles with life. I'm working on a book about how people of faith can overcome challenges.

I'm married to an elementary school teacher, who keeps me in line.
I've two daughters - one at VT in Blacksburg; the other at UT in Knoxville.

I like to write stories, songs, and articles; play guitar and sing the lead vocals in a Scottish band called Glenfinnan. I also like to paint and draw stained glass abstracts. You can find some of them on my flickr pages at http://www.flickr.com/photos/traqair57/

I love to fish but haven't the time.

I write an international daily devotional blog called "Heaven's Highway" at www.glenkirk.blogspot.com. I also draw satirical cartoons about politics in America which you can see on my "Pushing the Envelope" site at www.stushietoon.blogspot.com

My passion is ...

creation.

I know too much about ...

old movies

My parents always told me ...

to get a real job

My childhood ambition ...

to be an actor

My favorite memory ...

snow in Scotland

Why I write ...

it's therapeutic

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

John Newton - Doctor Who - Vivaldi

My first job ...

insurance clerk

My best moment ...

winning a darts tournament

My inspiration ...

Jesus

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture How can I be sure of my salvation?

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Some people wonder why I get bent out of shape when it comes to teaching and preaching Christianity. Why can't I just evolve like the rest of the world and accept different ideas from different cultures, giving other religions and faiths the respect they deserve? Why can't I acknowledge that there are many ways to God and that Jesus is only one of them? Wouldn't it be much easier on myself if I would just let go of my dinosauric doctrines and outdated teachings? Like Paul, I am the chief amongst all sinners and cannot claim to be perfect in any way. So why do I self-righteously' insist upo...

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