First and foremost, I am a sinner saved only by the grace of God, of which I am reminded daily! I am a husband to my beautiful wife for 6 years and father of three beautiful girls. My dog is also a girl, so I’m completely surrounded.
I am currently attending Southern Seminary pursuing a M. Div. in Christian Ministries with an emphasis in philosophy. I’ve been at Southern for 7 1/2 years – not the traditional approach[Correction: as of 12/08 I have finally graduated! I am now in the process of applying for a doctorate in philosophy at Southern.] I’ve slowed down my schooling when my first daughter was born, and have been going at a snail’s pace since then. While it has not been the approach I would have initially chosen, it’s been a blessing as I’ve been able to work full-time while my wife stays home with our girls. I’ve also been able to give more attention to each class, so I feel I’m getting more out of them than had I been working full-time and attending school full-time (there is nothing wrong with that mode; I just think I’d been more stressed out had a gone ful-time to school and worked full-time).
Why Seminary?
I am pursuing my master’s with the goal of purusing my doctorate’s afterwards. I have a heart and desire to teach others God’s Word and to understand today’s world and culture in light of His good Word. I do not know exactly what this means after school – will I teach in seminary or college?, will I teach in a church?, or will I have a secular position and serve as a lay person in a church? Honestly, I do not know the answer right now. What I do know is that the Lord has called me to serve Him and that right now He has led me to Seminary. I know that He is faithful to continue to lead me in acordance to His will and calling. I also know the desires of my heart to serve Him through teaching and investing my life in others through this means, and that these desires have not changed since attending seminary. So, we shall see what’s in store for after seminary!
This Blog
In light of what I sense the Lord calling me to do, I intend to use this blog as one way attempting to understand today’s world in light of Scripture. It’s a way for me to flesh out my thoughts, to allow others to read them and hopefully comment on what I’ve got right and what I’ve totally got wrong – a sort of accountability.
What’s With the Title?
I think, a lot. My wife would probably say that I think too much. I’ve always respected godly men and women who are well-thought out and have desired to be so myself. However, in probably a self-depricating sort of way, I’ve not really thought of myself as a deep thinker … hence the, “wannabe” in the title. My hopes, though, through the study of philosophy and the writing of this blog, I develop the discipline to be a thorough thinker (hence, “muser,” if that’s even a word) for the service of God and the spread of His Gospel.
Well, that’s me. Now, I’ve written this while my four year-old is next to me playing a game. So, hopefully this sounds coherent!
Humbly,
Danny
The third sentence from the top says, “My god is also a girl . . .”. I’m assuming you meant ‘dog’, not ‘god’.
Thanks man. Didn’t catch that! I meant ‘dog.’
Danny,
I noticed you track the news from the Political Inquirer. Glad to see you enjoy the site, I also enjoyed finding your blog as well!
Thanks,
Lance
http://www.politicalinquirer.com
I’m really enjoying your site. Keep up the good work!!!
God bless.
Did you come to HK in the summer of 1996? This is Janice from CBIBC, the chapel that you helped for VBS and we met at an exchange culture camp with a few more summer missioonaries? I had always wanted to locate you and the others to say a word of thank you for taking me to this church, where I accepted Christ and can grow and learn and serve (wow… 12 yrs already). Our God is awesome!
Janice! Praise God! What a surprise it is to receive word from you! Yes, I was in HK 12 years ago and did several culture camps. I specifically remember your name as well!
How are you? I am doing very well. I am married to a beautiful wife with three beautiful daughters now.
You accepted Christ! Praise God! How is your walk with the Lord? How are you serving Him now?
So much to catch up on! Write back!
Danny
I was baptized back in 1996, Oct 27. I read about your beautiful wife and 3 daughters on the blog, you are so blessed. If u give me your email, I’ll write with more details on all the amazing things that God has done in my walk with me.
Hey there! Found your blog researching info about Coppenger and Cabal. I’m interested in the modular PhD in Christian Philosophy at SBTS. Is that what you call “Southern?” Send me an email so I can pick your brain a bit about SBTS’ Philo PhD.