Daniel Wennblom's profile

I like to joke at my non-denominational church that I'm a "recovering Lutheran", since somehow I grew up in a Christian, evangelical home, yet was steeped in legalism and a fear I could lose my eternity with God if I didn't remember to "confess" every sin I had ever committed. In fact, my mom periodically would quote Matthew 5:48, "You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Once I finally understood what grace really meant at age 31, I found the freedom from condemnation that had eluded me for those 31 years and the peace with surpasses understanding. The relationship I had with Jesus, though it was and remains constant throughout my life, morphed from one of obligation through obedience to one of joy with longing for more of Him. The Greek word translated "perfect" in the RSV is better translated with the word "complete", which is only possible through the Holy Spirit. My spiritual journey has many twists and turns, but Christ has helped me through each of them. Of course, I don't at all mean to imply my life is "just rosy". In fact, in a lot of ways, it has become more difficult than it might have been otherwise, since we have an enemy who wants to destroy us. But I wouldn't miss it for the world (or anything in it).

Puzzles, computer programming (and accounting- *gasp*), personal water craft (i.e., jet skis), skiing, relaxing, philosophical discussions, theological understanding (not just knowledge), photography, traveling, camping.