LidMerejay

BEGINNINGS
I like to tell people I am from a place called Philadelphia-Kansas City. But, there is more to me than just that. A friend of the family once asked me when I was a child what do I want to be when I grow up. My response was quick and confident. A Cartoon! We know that a cartoon is nothing more than paper and ink. However, in the mind of a child, especially my childish mind this would be one of the greatest accomplishments. Well the years past and life happened. I eventually earned a B.A. in Journalism at Lincoln University of Missouri, a Masters of Library Science at the University of Central Missouri and a Thd. from Faith Bible College. These are great accomplishment in my life. From one aspect degrees are nothing more to me than paper and ink, though I am very thankful for them.

MINISTRY
The testimony and love from my parents inspired me to walk with God at a young age. As a child I was always around the word of God. My father had all types of teaching books that I would browse through and read. Additionally, attending a service once a week was not enough for my mother. She held a weekly bible study and prayer meetings in our kitchen. Shortly after high school I became involved in inner-city ministry with the home base in Kansas City, MO. During this time I learned some of the basics of ministry. This ministry would be a defining moment in my life. I found something I loved to do, which was to love my neighbor. From inner-city to inner-city we traveled across the country preaching the good news. These were not vain words that we preached but we backed it up through the leading of the Holy Spirit. I witnessed the Spirit of God move in I mighty way. Not only were words spoken, but love was backed up with gifts of food, shelter, clothing, thankfulness, jobs, etc.

NEWBIEE WRITER, DESIGNER, LEARNER & FAMILY MAN
I am new to the writing game. Writing is a skill that did not come naturally to me. Even this day I still struggle to communicate to others what God has placed in my heart. My skills began to take off while writing speeches in Toastmasters. I began to fall in love with writing and seeing everything as a story that must be told. I’m still in the process of figuring out this writing thing. I have a long way to go. Some of my other hats that I wear include being a professional development trainer, novice graphic designer, and video editing hobbyist. I’m always trying to learn something new. Right now I’m teaching myself guitar which is probably a not a good idea. As a family man I am the husband of Sally and father to Joel. If you think I’m talented you should see what God has and will do through them. They are no doubt my greatest accomplishments.