All in…

If you understand the rules of Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, you will understand what I mean when I say that after the first weekend service of the new church I was “All-in.” It wasn’t long before I was an active participant on the drama team and the praise team. Soon… Listen ⇢
Post-Traumatic I Got Myself Kicked Out of Church Syndrome, part 2

I emerged from the RV. I was unchurched. I was depressed. It was around 5 o’clock in the afternoon and I hadn’t shown my face all day. Camping activities had gone on all day without me. I made my way to the campfire. An old high school classmate was sitting… Listen ⇢
Post-Traumatic I Got Myself Kicked Out of Church Syndrome, part 1

I am a sufferer from “post-traumatic I got myself kicked out of church syndrome.” I didn’t mean for it to happen. I tried a number of church experiences and eventually was worshiping at the “Church of the Open Fairway.” On weekends I enjoyed golf! I sometimes even played two or… Listen ⇢
Getting to Know God by Talking to Him

When I was growing up in the church one of my favorite hymns was “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often… Listen ⇢
Getting to Know God through His Book

We look for God. We see him in the sky, the sun, the moon and the starts. We see him in nature, through beautiful mountain vistas and desert landscapes. We hear preachers preach about him and teachers teach about him. Our parents tell us about God. Sunday school teachers tell… Listen ⇢
Taking the First Step…

Life is full of “firsts.” When my son Benjamin was born his first breath and his first “poop” were very important. The string of firsts goes on from first word to first step. These are the many firsts that we celebrate in the development of a child into an adult.… Listen ⇢
Faking it till you make it

It is hard to remember the good old days when an encyclopedia took up an entire bookcase and required a knowledge of the alphabet and excellent reading skills to access it. Now we have the internet and Wikipedia and the earth’s trees and rain forests have breathed a sigh of… Listen ⇢
Imaginary Jesus…

I just finished reading Imaginary Jesus by Matt Mikalatos. I should warn other recovering pharisees like myself that a reader of this excellent first novel might be offended by the lack of “religious correctness” in the story. I know that one important result of this reading is that I am… Listen ⇢
Friedman's Theory of Leadership (on Youtube)

This is an excellent theory of leadership (via Darryl Dash). Be sure and watch the entire seven minutes! 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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