My Life Story
(in brief)

I was born in 1961. I have lived most of my life in western Pennsylvania. I never got married nor had children.

I graduated from Penn State in 1983 with a B.S. degree in Nutrition Science. I attended Denver Seminary from 1988-90. I was working towards a Master’s degree in Philosophy of Religion, but due to health problems I had to drop out before graduating.

I powerlifted while in college, but health problems forced me to stop competing. But then, after a 21 year hiatus, I started competing again in April 2003 and have continued to do so.

I became a Christian in the mid-1980s. I founded Darkness to Light ministry in July 1991. I started Fitness for One and All on July 12, 2003. This Web site was established on May 5, 2009.

My first book was published in 1994. I have now written numerous books on both Christian and fitness subjects. Some are in their second or even third editions, and all of them are available in multiple formats.

I thank the LORD that I have accomplished all of the above despite dealing with many health problems throughout my life and still on a daily basis.

For a more detailed autobiography, see My Life Story (long version).

My Health Problems

The fibromyalgia began in 2001. The fatigue especially is an ongoing problem. My allergies gradually worsened to the point of MCS in recent years. I also have numerous less serious problems to deal with as well. Follow the links above or see the Dealing with Health Difficulties section on my fitness site for further details on these various problems.

My Christian Salvation

As indicated, I have had to deal with many health and other problems in my life. However, the LORD has truly proved faithful in enabling me to handle having to suffer with so many afflictions. "But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength" (2Tim 4:17; ALT3).

If you, the reader, would like to experience the peace and love of God and to know that you are forgiven and saved, see the Forgiveness and Salvation section of my Christian Web site. "if you confess with your mouth [the] Lord Jesus [or, [that] Jesus [is] Lord], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from [the] dead, you will be saved! For with the heart it is believed to righteousness, and with the mouth it is confessed to salvation" (Rom 10:9,10; ALT3).

My Most Recent Powerlifting Contest

R.A.W. United Northeast States & Pennsylvania Championships, June 13, 2009 in Greencastle, PA.
114s, Open and Masters II (45-49) Divisions.

Squats went bad (1/3, 295), benches went good (2/3, 180), while deadlifts went great (4/4, 400).
I totaled a very poor for me 865, but it was good enough to win Best Lifter!
For a detailed contest report, see RAWU NE and PA Powerlifting Championships - 2009.

My Powerlifting Accomplishments

For a list of all I have accomplished with my powerlifting,
both back in college and since 2003 click here.

My Social Sites

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My Sponsors

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My Contact Information

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