About John and Jaci
Let’s start with characterizations that embody who we are.
I used to be a Commoner. Not so much now when you think of big sheets and lots of things to eat! Just like everyone else I am a sinner saved by grace. I don’t share this characterization based solely on a scriptural understanding of my own depravity, although that is important. I share it because I have walked it. Yes, I am one who is as prone to failure as everyone else! But, I think that this is important to divulge because many who are considered to be people of faith are also considered to be unapproachable by the common people.
We are People of Simple FaithI revel in the reality that Romans so perfectly drives home, fully embracing, the finished work of the Cross of Christ, the understanding that I am hidden in Him, blameless before God, righteous in His sight, justified, sanctified and fully able to enjoy the freedom that comes in a walk of simple faith. This is my rest!
We Desire a Walk in the SpiritWe fully understand the characterizations of Charismata and Pentecost and have experienced both, however, they are not what identify as a Christ follower's. I think Jaci and I would prefer to identify ourselves as a couple who are under the influence and work of the Holy Spirit. We fully trust that He is capable of doing whatever He desires in our lives and does not require us to do the work that He does so well. This doesn’t mean that we ignore Him, or that we have it all figured out! It simply means that we are learning to daily invite the fullness of His empowering into our lives.
We are not perfect!We still struggle day to day and we still work through issues of our past, family, health, finances, relationships, and everything in between. But we have Hope and we Trust that the Lord will direct our steps. He has proven Himself faithful and no one can take that away!
The Prayer FactorWe love to Pray! Not just alone but with everyone we come in contact with. We find it to be one of the most impacting ways to bring Jesus into our circumstances. Saints need it, those who are lost crave it, and what better way is there to love on one another? It hasn't always been that way, So often in life our own spiritual pride gets in the way and we fight our own battles. over many years, hardships and failures. We are still learning to give up our fight and let God battle for us.
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Wider ScopeI am a man's man kind of guy and my wife Jaci is a gal's gal kind of girl! We are keen on simple living, family, relationships, and doing life in a rural-country setting. We are not flashy and are better suited for western liv'n. I guess that's a nice way of saying We are just simple!!
Passion for the WordThe Word of God is one thing that we are most passionate about. I love to talk about the scriptures in ways that give those who hear an opportunity to make practical application in an easy to use kind of way. For a long time it was information, theology, religion. Now, it's just opportunity to spend time with the Lord.
Sweet CommunionWe frequent the Lord's Table of Communion. Jaci and I both do this privately and with our church family so as to regularly be reminded of the glorious work of the cross and to frequently connect with Jesus. For us, it is so important to continually be washed with His blood, forgiven of our sins, and renewed by His Spirit.
About HerI love my wife! Next to the Lord she is the most precious commodity on this planet. She is wise beyond her years, a student of the scriptures, She is meek, humble, temperate, my counselor, my companion, and beautiful. You will not find a more lovely person or a better friend than my wife Jaci!
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The Rest of the Story
I love the outdoors, I am drawn to a more western lifestyle and country living, I prefer minimalistic and cozy, good friends, a campfire and great coffee. I love exploration and adventure. I do most of this on an Adventure Touring Motorcycle through a ride organization that I put together in 2008, called IRR - I Ride Rogue. I enjoy photography and developing websites and I especially love the outback where no one else goes. I often will take my bible to the out of reach places here locally and just talk to the Lord.
Jaci is the sweetest and one of the smartest persons you will ever meet. She loves travel, roller coasters, grandchildren and Jesus. She is great at Sudoku, is highly competitive at board games and a great at editing anything I have written. She is a steady force and brings balance to my universe!
Jaci I and pastored many years ago and presently attend Applegate Christian Fellowship. I have been bi-vocational most of my career doing everything from upholstery, commissioned sales, janitorial, truck driving, and warehouse and inventory control. For 35 years I have been in the construction trade, 10 of which were with my own business, New Vision Construction. Presently and occupationally, I am guiding Adventure Tours for men and women in the Adventure Motorcycle Industry and building Adventure motorcycles for IRR - I Ride Rogue. Jaci works for the Asante Medical System as a Performance Improvement Specialist.
Life has been good at dealing us a great deal of adversity and I have made myself an ample amount of messes. In the last 8 years there have been many changes, trials, wins and losses. They have brought us through a tremendous season and made us stronger. God, even now continues to show Himself faithful to those of us who are week!
Jaci is the sweetest and one of the smartest persons you will ever meet. She loves travel, roller coasters, grandchildren and Jesus. She is great at Sudoku, is highly competitive at board games and a great at editing anything I have written. She is a steady force and brings balance to my universe!
Jaci I and pastored many years ago and presently attend Applegate Christian Fellowship. I have been bi-vocational most of my career doing everything from upholstery, commissioned sales, janitorial, truck driving, and warehouse and inventory control. For 35 years I have been in the construction trade, 10 of which were with my own business, New Vision Construction. Presently and occupationally, I am guiding Adventure Tours for men and women in the Adventure Motorcycle Industry and building Adventure motorcycles for IRR - I Ride Rogue. Jaci works for the Asante Medical System as a Performance Improvement Specialist.
Life has been good at dealing us a great deal of adversity and I have made myself an ample amount of messes. In the last 8 years there have been many changes, trials, wins and losses. They have brought us through a tremendous season and made us stronger. God, even now continues to show Himself faithful to those of us who are week!
