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I'm Charlene's Son
Let me start with the basics. My mom and dad got pregnant around the end of 1948 and were married on February 27, 1949. My mom was a senior in high school at a Christian school. I graduated from high school with her that year and was born on November… Listen ⇢
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Waking up and walking on
So much of life is the hum-drum, same-old same-old. We get up, brush our teeth, take a shower, eat breakfast and get in the car and head for work. We do the same job in the same way nearly every day. We go home at night and eat the same… Listen ⇢
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Fight or Flight or Sink or Swim
I think I am in touch with some of my most primitive urges. When circumstances go into “sink or swim” mode I start to hunker down into fight or flight! For me this seems to be evidenced in a burning desire to get things done. From morning to night I… Listen ⇢
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Moving faster and faster and making room
When I am in an “up” cycle life seems to move faster and faster. The greatest danger facing me is that I overbook my time and my energy. When I do this things happen. I start to miss appointments and deadlines. I lock my keys in the car. I forget… Listen ⇢
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Tall Skinny Kiwi in LA
I had a great time last night in LA visiting the Tribe community and hearing renowned missionary Andrew Jones speak. Andrew is one of my heroes. He and his family are traveling across Europe (and Africa and Asia) spreading the good news of God’s kingdom to unreached and fringe elements… Listen ⇢
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Old Friends
There are some people in my life where the relationship runs deep. We are separated now by geography and we don’t stay in touch as much as we could, but the bonds that have been established still remain strong. There is one particular friend that I am thinking about as… Listen ⇢
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What just happened?
Life has a way of jumping up and biting you in the backside. About six months ago now I was driving along, fat, dumb and happy and a hit and run driver crashed into the rear end of my nearly brand-new car and off he went. It looks like I’ll… 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.





