About Wickle

August 21, 2007 — wickle

I was raised in an Air Force family, with a very Southern upbringing. I called my mother “ma’am” and my father “sir.” For a long time, I wasn’t sure whether that was a military thing or a Southern thing. It didn’t really matter.

I was also raised thinking that I was a good Christian because I did the right things … then came college.

There, I joined a Bible study group, and it took about two weeks for me to realize that I was in WAY over my head. I began reading the Bible to catch up to what these other guys knew, and learned that I was even farther behind. That’s when I really learned what the Bible said.

It was about two years later that I had a new crisis of faith — my politics and my faith were speaking against each other, and I knew it. I had to decide whether I was a part of the Republican “Religious Right” or part of the religiously right.  God had to come ahead of Reagan, so I’ve left my former fold.

I don’t do partisan. My loyalty in politics is to ideas, to beliefs, and to principles. If you believe and think what I do, I’m with you. If you don’t, then I’m not. I don’t follow any person blindly anymore. I know that we’re all flawed.

I am a fan of country, classical, and contemporary Christian music. My especial favorites are Rich Mullins, Andrew Peterson, and Mark Schultz. The name of the blog actually comes from a Lionel Cartwright song, about the fact that he remains a true believer in love.

I believe in my principles. I believe that they’re right. There are people with whom I agree for a while, but most often we part ways on other issues … which is fine with me.

I hope that you enjoy this blog, and I hope to have some interesting conversations.

Blessings.

28 Responses to “About Wickle”

Rebekah Cushing Says:
November 17, 2007 at 5:31 pm

Thanks for putting ChildVoice Intl. on your website. I spent 3 months conducting interviews with women in Uganda this past summer through ChildVoice. My research partner Brittany and I are committed to continuing being a ‘voice’ for these ‘voiceless’ women and children, (all those affected by the war).

I am at this very moment writing up a grant proposal for ChildVoice for an assignment I have taken on through my University. I was researching the web for Conrads resume’ as I need this for the proposal - this is how I found your website.

It is true. After being there, living with the refugees in their huts, holding the precious “bush babys”, giving the mothers hugs and holding them, now that I am home, it is nearly impossible to talk about them and their situations without tears in my eyes as well. If you’d like I’d be happy to send you a copy of a 25 minute DVD I created upon my return home to America. Just send me an email with your address and I’d be honored to share this with you. Thanks, and blessings on you.

Rebekah Cushing

johannesclimacus Says:
November 24, 2007 at 12:12 am

Excellent site wickle. Refreshing and earnest.

pistolpete Says:
November 29, 2007 at 2:10 pm

Thank you, Wickle, for adding “Necessary Therapy” to your blogroll. If I should, for some reason, cease to be a Huckabee supporter, I will notify you immediately so you can delete me from the roll.

Thanks again.

- Pistol Pete

wickle Says:
November 29, 2007 at 4:21 pm

No need to worry … not all the blogroll is Huckabee supporters.

maxdaddy Says:
November 29, 2007 at 7:10 pm

Hey, Wickle. Thanks for adding me to your blogroll!!! I just saw it.
I just wanted to thank you for your good comments, and for taking the time to read my diatribes! Looking at your bio, I can appreciate your stance. Mine is quite similar. I was in the Air Force, too. (so was my wife, ten years after)

Henry Williamson Says:
November 30, 2007 at 2:03 am

Wickle,

Thank you, kindly.

Henry Williamson

I won’t be offended when you delete this.

tam Says:
November 30, 2007 at 2:20 am

Thanks Wickle for adding me…

And Pistol Pete - wickle is cool… he won’t delete you if you don’t support Huckabee, he added me and I am not a supporter.

wickle Says:
November 30, 2007 at 2:23 am

Mr. Williamson - I’m not sure what your problem is.

You would not respond to me. You swore at me. You asked me to remove a post, and I did so as a courtesy. If at any time you become interested in actually having a conversation, please return.

I’m not interested in demagoguery. And, yes, I will delete it. My blog is not a place for Ron Paul rants. I welcome pro-Ron Paul posts by responsible posters.

I invite you to check out Tam’s work at barethoughts.com to see what your camp should be doing.

tam Says:
November 30, 2007 at 2:38 am

Thank you Wickle… I am truelly touched by your kind words.

Henry Williamson Says:
November 30, 2007 at 3:02 pm

I thanked you above for removing that post. I also apologized to you when I asked you to remove it. I was and am sorry. I was and am thankful you removed the posting.

pistolpete Says:
December 4, 2007 at 12:39 pm

Hey - I wonder if you might be a guest blogger on my site - “Necessary Therapy” If you feel so led, send a brief piece (500 words or less) to us at unquietmind@juno.com . Hope to hear from you.

wickle Says:
December 4, 2007 at 1:31 pm

I’d be honored … 500 words? Wow … I guess I can’t ramble, then.

Eric Schumacher Says:
December 10, 2007 at 12:22 pm

Thanks for adding “An Infant in a Cradle” to your blogroll.

Jen Says:
January 18, 2008 at 2:25 am

And a Rich Mullins fan, too! Awesome. The only musician reviewed so far on my almost year old blog. I can’t say enough about that man.

Jen Says:
January 18, 2008 at 2:27 am

Oops, I see I’m logged in under my other WordPress blog. This is Diaryof1 talking. :-)

wickle Says:
January 18, 2008 at 7:48 am

Yes, Rich Mullins was an amazing writer, singer, and person. I actually reviewed the song “Growing Young,” too.

John Says:
January 23, 2008 at 3:27 pm

Please visit http://www.vetsformike.com We are currently holding a major fundraiser for Governor Huckabee to get some funds for Super Tuesday. Please stop by today and donate anything you can (even a dollar will help). Please tell your friends, I made a super outrageous goal and I am only one person! Put a note on your favorite message boards and tell your friends! Anything we can do to keep the Huckabus full of gas!

ardalion Says:
January 29, 2008 at 9:43 am

Incredible!!!! Did you call your father “sir”? And how did he call you?

ardalion

ardalion.wordpress.com

bibomedia Says:
February 27, 2008 at 3:32 am

Have a nice day !

maidensong Says:
March 22, 2008 at 10:20 pm

Hi Wickle :)

You sound like someone i wouldn’t mind hearing from most days. I’ve added you to my blogroll.

You commented on my cross posted blog entry at the Huckabee Alliance, so this is just an invitation to check out the source. ( I wrote Liberals know they dodged a Huckabullet)

I’m at maidensong.wordpress.com
See you around, I hope.

hismindandworldpeace Says:
April 4, 2008 at 11:38 am

Hello Wickle:

I enjoy visiting your blog.

Perhaps you can help the newbie with something: how do you place the abortion ticker on your site? I have no clue but I would like to add it.

Thanks and all the best.

hismindandworldpeace Says:
April 4, 2008 at 11:39 am

PS Here is my home on wordpress. Visit if you’d like.
hismindandworldpeace.wordpress.com

Michael Says:
May 15, 2008 at 3:47 pm

Hi,
My name is Michael Hichborn. I’m the media director for American Life League. I’m currently looking for pro-life bloggers who would like to receive action and item alerts from us regarding pro-life issues.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please e-mail me at mhichborn@all.org.

Thanks!
–Michael

Justin Soutar Says:
June 6, 2008 at 10:38 am

Hi Wickle,

I just wanted to let you know that I have chosen to promote this blog, “A True Believer’s Weblog,” in the “Recommendations” section of my new independent print magazine, U. S. Politics. I don’t read many blogs and don’t spend a lot of time on them (not even on my own), but I think yours is one of the best on the Internet.

Aaron @ Effortless HR Blog Says:
July 20, 2008 at 2:07 pm

Hi Wickle,

Could not find a “contact me” page so here goes.. You can delete this comment once you read it.

I really enjoy reading your blog and have a great time following it. Thank you for taking the time to let your thoughts be known! I am also a huckabee supporter (I hope he runs in 2012).. I am also a Christian and love reading your blog and your friend’s blogs.

I would love to add you to our blogroll.. Would you be so kind as to add us to yours as well?

Many of our HR blogger friends are already listed on your blogroll and I believe our readers would benefit
from both of our viewpoints and would love to know about both of our blogs.

The URL is http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/ , the name is “Effortless HR Blog”.
Upon your reply, we will add a link to your site as well.

Thanks so much for your time, enjoy the weekend!

BallotVox » Blog Archive » Don’t “Vote Stupid” Says:
August 11, 2008 at 3:31 pm

[...] Wickle comes from a southern Air Force family and is a Christian who doesn’t “do partisan.” Although “not a supporter of the Republican candidate,” s/he devoted a post two months ago to non-smear strategies for defeating Obama (thanks, Ann Raber): The best thing that people can do if they want to beat Sen. Obama at this point is make sure that they don’t do anything that looks like a baseless smear. Don’t get paranoid. [...]

Rutherford Says:
October 25, 2008 at 11:30 pm

Even though we don’t agree on everything, you are one of the WPPBA bloggers who remains consistently reasonable and thoughtful in your arguments. You should know by now you’re on my blogroll.

Larry Says:
November 15, 2008 at 4:52 pm

Wickle,
I didn’t see a contact form, so I will put this here. I have purchased my own domain and my blog will be directed there. The new address is below.

http://ldjackson.net

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