Getting Free of Religion

In the early 90s for a couple of years I was an unpaid “Executive Pastor” of a denominational church. Anyone who knows me well knows that I am not really a great committee member. I just find the whole process frustrating. I think I am a pretty good team player… Listen ⇢
Love Never Dies

If you have been reading my blog or if you are a friend of mine you know that I have been having an “existential crisis” since the beginning of last December. The precursor to my nervous “break-through” happened a year ago on Mother’s Day. On the way to brunch I… Listen ⇢
I published my first Kindle work

I published my first Kindle edition this week. I was inspired by doing some Matthew 25 work in Santa Maria a couple of Sundays ago. We were feeding the hungry, clothing the naked and providing shelter for those who otherwise would not have had a roof over their heads. I… Listen ⇢
Early morning at the Lancaster Denny's

I have an important appearance in family law court this morning. Lancaster, CA is about 95 miles from my home in Rancho Belago, CA (the 92555 zip code of Moreno Valley, CA near Riverside). In the morning it seems to take about two hours to get here. At 2 a.m.… Listen ⇢
Negative Experiences…

“We have Paul’s testimony that as he grew in grace, he learned that negative circumstances could be a call to trust his Creator. Likewise, negative circumstances could be a call to us to depend more fully upon God’s resources rather than our efforts, a call to know him better, and… Listen ⇢
No one turns down the blessing…

Last Sunday I got to feed Jesus. A bunch of my co-workers were having a party at my friend’s warehouse. We were BBQing Tri-Tip. We were eating chips and salsa. We were making sandwiches, beans and we had a little cole slaw. Someone got some cookies. We were getting ready… Listen ⇢
Perfect timing…

For over a year now I have been experiencing a sense of urgency about ministering to people who are far from God. In the last week, however, I think God has been trying to cause me to get a different sense of his timing in all things. A lot of… Listen ⇢
When the going get tough…

I was very blessed to have Kagelo Henry Rakwena cross my path in the last few months. Readers who have followed my blog and read the posts that have been repeated on Facebook and Twitter will know that I have been in the midst of an emotional and existential crisis… Listen ⇢
I cried last night…

I cried last night. A close and dear friend and mentor of mine was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. The picture of health, my friend was scheduled right away for surgery. That was about two weeks ago, and he came through the surgery and is recovering according to plan. However,… Listen ⇢

Meet Minister Charlie Wear

Minister Charlie Wear is a compassionate leader, elder advocate, and creative force dedicated to faith and service. As the head of All-In Ministries, he champions veterans, elders, and marginalized communities. A retired attorney, Charlie blends legal expertise with pastoral care, addressing issues like elder abuse and hospice support. An author and musician, he shares messages of hope through works like Confessions of a Dying Man and his upcoming album Salvation City. Rooted in faith, family, and Native American heritage, Charlie’s mission is to inspire transformation, foster community, and provide care to those in need, embodying Christ’s love in action.

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