Things You May Want To Know…
and probably a few things you wish you didn’t.
My name is Matt Brown. My winsome wife, Joy, and I have been married for 8 years. Without her I’d not be the man that I am. She is stunning, loyal, and much smarter than me. We have a busy little girl named Isla Mae; she is strong and determined, blue eyed and beautiful. We also have a mini-schnauzer/Boston terrier mix named Lucy. She was a gift that helped me through some dark days. Never underestimate the power of a dog.
I am trying to follow Jesus, for I believe He is the only path to the God of the Bible. I named this blog Beggars All, because I believe that everything has come to us from Yahweh. We are not our own and nothing we have has come to us by our own strength. I believe in an all sovereign God who ought to be glorified in our delight of Him, but not taken for granted or approached casually.
I do not claim any denomination, but aim to be of one faith with the Saints. I attended Multnomah University for four years, before I traded my Biblical Theology degree for a Bachelors of Science in Human Development from Warner Pacific College. As a vocational youth minister for five years I found great delight in teaching the Word of God and serving teenagers and young adults.
I write to increase Yahweh’s renown, to work out my own thoughts, and to engage in dialogue with others. I stand by what I publish, but I am still learning. I fully believe that there is no better way to clear up my own thoughts and what I believe than by putting it to paper…or text.
I am a bassist and have toured in several bands. My passion for music ranges from bebop to punk rock. It is the only thing I know as well as scripture.
I love the culinary arts and it bleeds into almost all that I do. I am an American Tradition Barista in Portland, Oregon. I am a cigar lover, a bourbon drinker, and an adept barstool philosopher.
I hope that we can journey together and that God will be glorified in it.
Matt
