HELLO!
I suppose the first thing I’d like to say is that I’m a real person just like you, with feelings, hopes, dreams, and questions about life. I have a few strengths, and many weaknesses. I often wonder where life will take me, and never know where tomorrow will lead. Sound familiar?
My interests are fairly basic: singing/dancing (back in the day I was in “Dreamgirls” on Broadway and toured in “A Chorus Line”), writing (see my published books at amazon.com), chatting online, philosophical discourse, watching great movies (sci-fi, horror, action-adventure, comedy), and last, but certainly not least, video games (I play Eve Online).
I am also Christian with a heart for those who do not yet know the joy and peace of Christ. Consequently, a great deal of what I write at this blog will involve various religious issues that touch upon the Bible, God, Jesus Christ, salvation, the church, and other matters related to the Christian walk.
Unfortunately, I also happen to be a “public figure” because I am a published author, which means that I have little defense against all kinds of bizarre things that others have conjured up about me and posted on the Internet—i.e., what I have allegedly said; what I have supposedly done; and what I REALLY believe. And when I use the word “bizarre,” I really mean BIZARRE. So try not to take too seriously what you might read about me elsewhere online. And, if you have a question about something you’ve read, just ask me.
So here I am at wordpress to share a bit about myself, chronicle my life, make new friends, offer to the world what little I have to give, and basically have fun—coupling it all, hopefully, with thoughtful discussions. My prayer is that all of you will be able to appreciate who I am, and that together we will enjoy this thing called the Internet.
Now, let us begin. Feel free to share what you will. Take from me what you wish.
And don’t forget to visit my main website.
Peace,
Richard Abanes
Hello Richard,
Found your site by way of Greg Laurie’s recent post of your review of his new Thursday night service.
I’m glad I found your blog and I will be following along.
In Christ,
Joe.
Hello brother! Blessings to you on this Good Friday. Pastor Greg is an awesome preacher, evangelist, and brother. I’m glad to see you’re being blessed by his Thursday nights. I am, too. Perhaps some night we’ll run into each other — hint: look for me after the study trying to stuff as many cookies in my mouth as possible. LOL. (The ones with the pink or yellow frosting on top).
Richard Abanes
hey Richard, Just found your BLOG via the way of ODM’s and many of the online “truth police” out there. Keep up the good work and don’t let the ODMs get you down brother.
Stop by and say hi sometime and check out my “personal” BLOG.
Jon