"Tomorrow's reality is conceived by the dreams of today. So, start dreaming!!" - RBA

D/O/B: 2/10/1969 in Beaumont, TX;

Wedding Anniversary: 7/18/1992

Children: "Mozart" a  5 -1/2 yr. old male Shi-Tzu 

Occupation: Ordained Minister & "The Freedom Project" Guide & Trainer. 

In the beginning…

 I was a dreamer. The young middle child of three boys from East Texas who was told he had his head in the clouds…a dreamer.

Always dreaming.

I intently looked for something to invest my life into. Investing in something where I can spend my energy, plant my hopes, and find value.

What did I find? I found value as a playground friend to the friendless.

I was a dreamer.

 I frequently retreated to the East Texas woods when times got tough. Her splendid scenery of high pines, oaks and budding dogwoods made me feel incredible and worthy.

Oh, the smell of nature and the wind in my hair! I really liked the blueberries and mushrooms. “NO! Why did I eat the mushrooms? I’m really sick!

But, Mom said to eat my vegetables. Not THOSE mushrooms. Well, I learned the hard way.”

Still yet, I was a dreamer.

 When I wasn’t sick, dreaming with my brothers in the back acre was a time of joy for me. We encouraged any invitation to feed Mr. Rabbit his carrot from our garden.

We would watch Mr. Fox question why we’re in his territory, and often marveled at the “Courting of the Squirrels.”

We would wonder if the “boy” ever got the “girl.” Well, he did! So, I dreamed about “my girl.”

Wow, I was a dreamer.

 I remembered dreaming of sports, forts, and the medieval times of King Author. I became a famous wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, a protector of a Civil War fort, and a valiant knight of the King’s Round Table.

I was an explorer to new woods with Robin Hood and confidant to Peter Pan. I wished I could fly.

Life allowed opportunity for new experiences.

When I wasn’t a knight, or playing sports, I was playing cowboys and Indians with my brothers. 

We would dress up…how cool was that! 

Unfortunately, my brothers didn’t like me when I hit them in the knee, or some other body part, with my make shift bow and arrows. I made excellent arrows.

You see I was a dreamer.

 I was young, asking questions like most kids. But mine seem deeper than my friends. When they were concerned about what to eat that day, I was asking “adult” questions.

      “Who or what would I become? What will I do? How will I do it? When I grow up, who will love me unconditionally? My mom didn’t. She gave me up at age 6.

Why did she do that? Was it my fault? What IS my purpose in life?” 

Not easy questions for a child. Not only did I have questions, I had lots of dreams! I realized very early on that God had His hand on me and gave me my dreams.

                                                                       I was a dreamer!

 Then, I woke up…

 I was now an adult. Where’s the dreamer? New questions now consumed my life. Consequently, earlier questions still lingered in my soul and being.

These new questions created even deeper hesitations for me.

I thought to myself, “How will I handle reality and dreaming?” While earlier questions consumed me at times, I wanted to spend my days back in the woods…

...retreating to my younger years of fort building and dragon slaying.

Where’s Peter Pan when you need a friend? 

 Unfortunately, I couldn’t go back to my childhood. Now as an adult, I questioned, “Why did my teachers soften my dreams and pushed reality?”

I could hear them muttering,  “Get your head out of the clouds, Bryan. Stop dreaming and get on task. You talk way too much. You can be friendly later, but not here.”

They meant well, I suppose. However, I found that their sincere intentions clouded my dreams. But, they told me to embrace reality.

This  “reality” became a hindrance to my dreams and me. I knew that God was creator of my dreams and I let others dilute them.

My dreams became so weakened that they became too minute to consider in the future. I allowed others to possess power over my life. I wanted my own dreams to become reality.

I wanted to help people.

I tragically permitted others to practically steal my dreams away.

 Life hit me hard. Really hard.

Saddened, I pondered, “What do I do now?”

  I wanted to be a dreamer again.

   A  diamond in the rough…        

 It was Monday, July 15, 1991. What a day! I was with my youth group in the dinner line. Never will I forget this day at Youth Camp.

Awesome! I finally met someone. Someone I can really talk to. What a beauty! 

Kerry was a gorgeous blue-eyed blonde who was with her church youth group. That week we drank coffee every morning, visiting, and getting to know the excitement of each other.

What a week.

Joy sprang up in my body from head to tow. Astonished by her beauty, I wanted to know more about her.  

 We were engaged three months later and got married on July 18, 1992!

 I am a dreamer again!

 The costs to dreaming…

•  After sixteen years of marriage
• twelve moves as a Worship Pastor
• fourteen years of college
• two degrees
• four miscarriages
• two failed adoptions
• Kerry’s grandmother killed in car accident
• my father dying of lung cancer at 60
• Kerry dealing with cancer
• I becoming legally-blind over night and no doctors knowing why or what to diagnose
• several financial disappointments
• and living with your in-laws at age 39!

---life places an enormous toll on the spirit, mind, body, and my dreaming!

I know they’re somewhere. I felt them…longed for them to become my reality. My dreams. I’ve taken a glimpse at them in life’s “room of possibilities.” A teaser, so it seemed at times.

Could they really exist? 

“Reality and hurts---go away for a while. I don’t need you,” I prayed. I prayed to God constantly. I exercised every ounce of patience that He granted me. I longed for answered prayer.

Oh, on my knees I cried. Tears seemed to soil every shirt and pillowcase I owned.

I asked myself, “Does He hear me, know my hurts, cares for my every dream?” Of course He does I’m reminded. I finally began making a momentous effort to unlock the door to the “room of possibilities.”

The costs are high; however, I’m ready to reach my full potential!

 God’s called me to be a dreamer!

 A positive step forward…

 In October 2007, I knew God was asking me to do something different for Him. Genuine obedience and surrender would require me to live outside of my comfort zone…away from what I’ve trained years to do.

I was frightened and a little confused about the task.

“Wait on Me,” He said. However, I’m fearful. What will my future hold? What will this new adventure be? Will it be a long wanted dream?

Will others, especially family, love me and understand? Kerry’s supportive. Weary as well about what the future holds.

She knows I will take care of her no matter what! We’re in this life together. I long to live out what God wants. He’s spoken. Lord, I will listen! Awaken the dreams.

Look! I reach for the stars...

Life circumstances, my faith, and believing I can be better has brought me to this place, this chapter, in life. Kerry and I have begun a journey to financial freedom and a life of teaching and friendship.

Though times be tough and the journey weary ate times, I'm fortunate to have Kerry as my best friend to "ride" the storms with.

As an online business owner, "The Freedom Project" has been a God send. This opportunity has fueled my passion and desire to help many others succeed at life.

Not only to succeed toward financial freedom, but also spiritual freedom.

Therefore...

"what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?" Matthew 16:26  

(New Living Translation; © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust)

Following the dreams God has destined for me has led me to this point in life. I marvel at the incredible possibilities where i can offer natural solutions for a better society and world.    

A Good Work Indeed...

 God’s drawing me to a good work. He’s preparing me accomplish mighty things. Since I have joined the Dream Builders Network, freedom is in my grasp.

My dreams are coming back alive! I can touch them again.

I’m no longer a slave to others and their opinions. I slave only to Jesus Christ and what he’s done for me. I’m not ashamed of His love for me.

He’s the author of my destiny and I’m ready to run the race set before me!

I will…awaken the dreams!

 I want to make this step a memorable moment—my time in the sun, my chance to do something I’ve dreamed of doing, but never have done.

I didn’t want to be plagued by the “should haves,” “might haves,” could haves,” and “ifs.”

Too many “buts” exist in this world...a lot of them BIG...and too many moments in mediocrity. I want to help people make a difference in their lives…

I want to teach them to make a difference in the world. I want others to dare to be different.

Hey you! Take an opportunity to reach for the stars.

 Awaken your dreams.

 A challenge given…

 You can do it my friend!! I know you can. Go ahead. Let your spirit take flight. Take the road less traveled. Take a risk to shine.

Don’t let F-alse E-vidence A-ppearing R-eal steal your joy and dreams.

Awaken your dreams with fearless anticipation. Possibilities await you. Can you see and envision the possibilities that lie ahead?

Don’t let “life” and others cloud your future. Fall in love with life! Embrace the dreams God has for you. Long to follow your dreams with passion.

I can help. I’ve been in most of your shoes.

Look beyond where others have been and where you can be. Don’t live in the seat of scoffers nor the house of mediocrity. Believe me, they are terrible advisors!

Picture what you can do and what you can accomplish. Do you understand the purpose of your life?

I’ll assist you because I care. I know what it’s like to fail, to wonder, and actually want to quit! But, you don’t have to.

Will you let me enter your world? I’m positive I can help in some way.

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 Awaken your dreams!

 My challenge is that you will reach your full potential. Become a better person.

Jump for JOY because you're alive!!!

Reach for the sky. Climb higher than ever. Climb farther than ever. Make the sky your goal and aim for the stars.

Persevere…it’s an excellent investment.

If you do so, success will be the ultimate return. What you sow, you will also reap. That’s life.

 Express…explore…begin…to be YOU!

Be FREE and become a dreamer!

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 More About Me... 

1. I'm an IDEALIST: compassionately concerned w/ personal growth & development...strive to discover who I am/how to become my best possible self...gain wisdom through love, faith, hope, & living life to the fullest!

I quest for self-knowledge/improvement & want to help others make the journey...naturally drawn to work w/ people...gifted at helping others find their way in life (minister/shepherd), often inspiring them to grow as individuals & to fulfill their greatest potentials!

I assure friendly corporation to achieve goals...dream of creating "harmonious," caring relationships & I have a unique talent for helping people get along w/ each other to work together for the good of ALL

I believe that life is FULL of possibilities waiting to be realized, rich w/ meanings calling out to be understood

My "faith" or intuition is far more important to me than mere materialistic things...highly ethical in my actions...hold myself to strict standards of personal integrity & commitments

I am true to myself about strengths & weaknesses & true to others

I am very teachable & cooperative...the very "soul" of kindness...filled w/ love & good will...believe in giving of myself to help others...cherish warm/sensitive relationships

I strive for social report...feel a need to share insights...a visionary & encourager

I am a TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) player 

2. Personality: SANGUINE/PHLEGMATIC----Golden Retriever/Otter

3. Love Language: Words of Affirmation; Service

4. Music: CCM & Praise/Worship; Techno Dance; Smooth Jazz; variety

5. Hobbies: Coffee w/ spouse; composing/playing piano; fishing; handy-man jobs.

6. Strengths: Serving, Teaching, Compassion (Empathy); Weaknesses: Administration, Details, Starting when Afraid

7. Recent Books Read/Reading: Facing Your Giants - Max Lucado; S.H.I.N.E. - Kris Den Besten; The Love Dare - Stephen & Alex Kendrick; What God Wants to Do For You: 24 Amazing Ways to Experience His Power - Jim George; Endless Referrals - Bob Burg - Live with Passion! - Anthony Robbins

8. Education: BGS '99 (NOBTS); MMCM '03 (NOBTS)

9. Life Philosophy: Don't let FEAR (F-alse E-vidence A-ppearing R-eal) hinder you from loving/serving others to make a difference in this world!       

10.  Eternal Life: I accepted Jesus Chirst as my Lord & Savior in 1976 during a Revival service in TX. I received believer's baptism in 1977 in Silsbee, TX.