About Me


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My name is Paul and I think the world would be a better place if we were all a bit more honest. I don't like to sugar coat things, and I'm known for calling it like it is.

I'm honest. 

I follow Jesus. I try to be like him. But. I struggle with doing that, I have doubts and fears, and I'm far from perfect.

I think we're all meant to share our struggles, to do life together, but far too often we shy away from that.

This blog is my humble attempt to break down those barriers of "having it all together". The truth is, none of us do, and I think if we were more open about that and helped each other, we actually would have it more together.

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