In no particular order: Reading the bible in the morning, reading theology books, visiting my family, working, missions, street evangelism, and being physically active are some favorite activities of mine.

And music. I'm not a music person, but really enjoy it. I love singing at church, and listening to all forms of Christian music while I'm working on my computer. My church uses the psalter hymnal from the CRC, and it is great. Here's some Christian rap that I like too: :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RUciHVpCbw

Christ was drawing me to Himself for a long time before I was converted at the age of 26. A pivotal point in my life was when I was about the age of twelve. That's when I can remember seriously thinking about God and evil. I even went so far as bringing the topic up to my parents, who were raising me Catholic. Unfortunately they just kind of blew me off. I persisted with questions for a while, but they had no answers. That kind of steered me to suppress my thoughts of God, my sinfulness, my helplessness, hell, and evil.

Then as I got into my late teenage years I had a conviction of sin that my friends seemingly did not have. They'd glory in their teenage pranks, and I'd end up feeling guilty when I joined in. I was still blind and lost, and this sense of guilt and condemnation for things that I had done wrong throughout my life continued until I got saved. During these years when I was being drawn to Christ there were more seeds being planted. For example, stumbling across a Christian radio show, someone giving me a bible and recorded Christian sermons, working with a disgruntled Christian -- lol. He was discontent with life, not Christ per se.

So this all culminated in my conversion when I was 26, which was a year after I graduate from college (I started college late, and it took me some time to figure out what to major in.). For some reason -- God -- I started watching Christian TV. This was the most receptive that I had ever been to born again Christians. They always bothered me, but I didn't know why, nor did I connect them to Christ or a way out of my sin. They just got me mad and I thought they were really weird!! Lol!! ...As I was saying, I started watching and parsing through different Christian TV programs on Sundays. Some of them were just strange, so I'd turn them off. Then I stumbled upon a good ol' Baptist preacher by the name of Charles Stanley. I was probably watching his program for a few weeks in a row, and one evening it all made sense! The scene is stuck in my head. I can see myself sitting on my couch, and then at the end of his program, the light bulb went on. It was literally like a sheet was pulled from before my eyes and I could understand the glorious and simple gospel of Christ. I stood up off of my couch and said yes about two or three times. I basically just knew that Christ died for my sins (Like I said, I had a long running conviction of sin for years.) and that He was my scapegoat. He was my way out sin, hell, shame, and misery (I wasn't happy with life. The way of the transgressor (me) was hard.). He died on the cross for my sins. I believed and knew I just had to say yes in repentance. So I did, and my burden was lifted. Oh how glorious that was.

So here I am about eleven years later, still loving God, by His grace alone. Also, it was back in 2007 that I stumbled upon Reformed Theology through The White Horse Inn, and that radically changed my walk. Now I really know the real definition of grace. It's called unconditional election. God giving the dead life, through His initiation and His completion of the work. Amazing it is!!

God is good. :-)

They have totally revolutionized my walk with the Lord. Grace isn't grace without unconditional election. That's unmerited. Election has completely humbled me, and made me able to see myself no different than any unbeliever, except for the grace of God.

They've also removed me from the works-righteousness treadmill that I spent most of my Christian life on.

I love some of Luther's writings. He really unpacks these things.

Yes and no. Recently I found help for answering this question from the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Q.80 says, "What is required in the tenth commandment? A. The tenth commandment requireth full contentment with our own condition, with a right and charitable frame of spirit toward our neighbor, and all that is his."

One of the proof texts for this Q&A is Heb 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have. ...From this I think it's clear that I should be content all the times. However, because of my sinful nature I do find myself discontent at times.

This all addresses the contentment issue, but I don't think it addresses the issue of godly desires while being content. I do have a good godly desire to be married, and my goal for the time being is to be content with my singleness, while looking for the additional blessing in my life of a wife.

It depends on what day you ask them.

1.God

2.My salvation

3.My family

Some traits that I think I'd enjoy in a woman are:

A woman who first loves the Lord and His word.

A woman who has a passion for her talents, whatever those talents may be.

A woman who is into keeping physically fit.

A woman who is purposed about pursuing the calling of marriage.

My traits would be similar.

My last relationship ended rather interestingly. Tell me what you think; it happened like this... We met up at our normal time for lunch, and engaged in conversation as usual. She said, "You know Brian, I have something to tell you." I said, "Yes, what is it?" She said, "You remind me of the apostle Paul." At that point I was flattered, and thinking the relationship had some real long-term potential. So I said, "Wow, thank you very much. But I don't think I could be considered in the same class as him." And she said, "No, really you do." And I said, "Please explain?" She said, "Your appearance is average, and your speech is despicable. I'm sorry, but I'm dumping you. I need to run. I'm sure you don't mind picking-up the check for lunch. God bless you. Bye."

Um... I hope you're laughing at this point, because that was a bible based joke. If not, I can explain. :-)

Seriously, my last friendship was about a year ago. It ended well after about two months of getting to know one another. She dumped me very politely one evening, and I respected her decision. We're still friends, and she still keeps in touch with me periodically because we have some common interests. It was a great learning experience, and I think we both thank God for the opportunity that we had to explore our friendship.

I run a CAD Consultancy business, and have been doing so for three years now. (My website is listed above.) I definitely have an entrepreneurial spirit.

My projects come from connecting with different AEC industry companies around NYC.

I have a BS in Civil Engineering, and that's how I found my way into my line of work.

I enjoy both my work, and the situation of working for myself. It is basically my dream job, because I believe I'm where the Lord wants me to be.

I was born and raised on Long Island, New York. I moved to NYC for work about nine years ago.

I've traveled, mainly through short-term missions, and that would be to Haiti, Paraguay, and the Dominican Republic. Outside of this I've just done some normal type of traveling within the US. I've driven up and down the east coast, with destinations being Vermont and Florida. Once I went to San Diego, CA for a short vacation too.

My family, I adore them. Unfortunately they aren't Christians.

Relocating is not an option for me at this point. My clientele are all here in NYC, so I'm grounded here - happily so. When I was younger I never imagined that I could possibly live in and love NYC, but now I do.

...and, I'm a bit taller than 5'8" - barefoot.