Hey. I’m Bob Coons. (I’m the one on the left . . . that’s my wife, Debbie, on the right.)

I’m one of the contributors to the Journey blog. I love to ask questions and discuss stuff, any kind of stuff, with people. I can really “go off” on certain topics, though. (Check out my posts in “95+,” basically it’s my rant about the church—and you thought you had issues.)

I live in the country, the woods actually (24 acres of trees), with my wife. Debbie and I have been married for 34 years (OK, so I’m old, I can live with that . . . I think). My daughter, Jennifer, is married to Wayne and lives in Bowling Green, KY. They had their first child (my first grandchild - I told you I’m old) September 26, 2007. His name is “Bobby.” We also have two dogs, Solomon (a golden retreiver), and Joe (a “Cocker” spaniel). We used to have a bunch of ducks at our pond, but they all became “coyote food.” When I walk in the woods I sometimes see deer, turkey, owls, raccoons, and snakes. It’s often a spiritual experience!

Maybe I should tell you that I’m a pastor (but please don’t be scared off by that—and don’t tell anybody either—I’m trying to keep it a secret). I teach (some call it preaching) most Sunday mornings at Seven Hills Church in Owensboro, KY @ 10:30.

The Journey is my heartburst, really. You could call it an experiment in a new way of doing and being the church. It’s for people who can’t stand church (I’m one of them, sometimes). Check it out here.

My fortune cookie (yesterday) said, “Two people shorten a road.” I hope you’ll join me in this life-journey and the road will be shortened for both of us.

Happy trails!