My Story

I believe every man, woman and child is a masterpiece of God's hand created to be the special individuals they are. In all I do I attempt to promote the best possible life for all.

I am a disciple of Jesus Christ and believe Jesus is the answer to the major problems in the world today. I believe those who actively live according to the principles found in the New Testament of the Bible will live a life beyond compare.

I have a beautiful and talented wife of 25 years and five wonderful, healthy, and well-adjusted children. I have an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix and am well on my way to completing a Ph. D. in Global Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

I grew up somewhere between Disneyland and Hollywood. I am the third child of four, and second boy of three. Both my parents are still alive and are excellent role models for their grandchildren. They both grew up in broken homes but managed to rear four well-adjusted members of society.

The reason I mention growing up between Disneyland and Hollywood is because even though I had my share of problems, I never knew what hardship really was until as an adult I lived for short stints in Long Beach, California and the Kingdom of Cambodia.

From 1981, I began to volunteer with Inner City Ministries in Long Beach, California. My wife and I moved there in 1986. As I witnessed the madness of the ghetto life I gained a new definition of the term "hardship."

In 2000, my family and I moved to Cambodia to do church planting and development. Once again I gained a deeper appreciation for the horrors perpetuated around the globe and found that my petty problems paled in comparison to those living in the developing world. From late 2004 to 2006, I became personally involved in helping a Cambodian woman find relief from AIDS. From these two experiences I feel I have a unique understanding of the world at-large.

I am in the midst of forming a non-profit organization called Freedom of the Heart Ministries.

I enjoy writing and sharing my opinions. I also enjoy all types of sports and have played American football, basketball, baseball, ice hockey, and golf. When I was 13 I personally organized a group of my friends to play basketball during half-time of a Laker's game at the Old Fabulous Forum in Inglewood, California.

I pray this site will bless you and will be at least a little help in moving you towards becoming the best you now

All the best to you in everything,

Eric Coggins