Preston Dunning’s Philosophy

As I sit here and reflect upon myself and my personal connection with God I see more and more how he has been calling me to the ministry. I was brought up in the church and brought up on the word of God. I had some rough patches and didn’t go to church on a regular basis.

Many times I was back in church and many times I was back reading the Bible feeling I that I need that at the times. Folks were always commenting on my use of the scriptures and my knowledge of God. Many times I found myself speaking the Bible with others.

When I was not quite 21 I had a short stint with drugs and alcohol. During one of these times I took a vehicle and decided to get into a high speed chase. Law enforcement chased me and put up what they called a positive road block. The vehicle I was in was a complete loss. I managed to walk away without injury. Everyone said I was lucky. I think it was Gods will. He had a reason to keep me here. Ephesians 2:8 says  “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” I believe he kept me here to continue his good works.

When I started working in the fire service and as an emt did I realize my belief in God was needed. Many times upon arriving on a medical emergency a prayer for us and them. Many times I sat with the family after a loss. These are the times when the lord seemed to speak to me most and helped to comfort me as I comforted them.

I can’t actually pinpoint the time when I realized that the lord was calling me to his service. I know it was during my fire service time. I seemed to know that my next step in the lord was to serve him in ministry but not in the church but out here in the streets.

I am looking to continue to bring the peace and calm that is afforded me through God to others. As a biker chaplain I am glad to sit and talk about God with any whom will listen. Through my experiences and the word of God I hope to help others through there tough times and show them the goodness of God.

I feel that God has brought me back to him time and again I just didn’t answer the call until now. God has a reason for us all and I feel that this is the direction he wishes me to go. I put my life’s directions in the hands of the lord and I am letting him guide me in the direction he wants me to go.

I believe in closing the following verse sums up my thoughts here. Through God all things are possible.

Romans 1 verse 8-12 “8 First, I thank God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his son, that without ceasing I mention you. 10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you. 12 That is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.”

One Comment

  1. I’m am just starting out on my journey with Jesus and was told I might be able to get a free biker study bible from your organization to help me.

    Thank you & God Bless
    Justin “Bear” Newman

    Justin "Bear" Newman

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