Interview with Scott Reeder:
Tell us a bit about yourself. What is your vocation? Tell us about your family.
I grew up in Baltimore, MD and moved to Overland Park as a sophomore in High School. I graduated from KU in 1992, and then married my wife, Connie. We have 3 girls— senior, sophomore, and 8th grade. I am a manufacturer’s rep. for Forbo Flooring, and handle KS, MO, ARK, and OK. We have been going to COR since 2009.
Did you grow up In the faith or was that a later discovery?
I went to church as a kid twice. I was baptized on a random Christmas Eve service when I was very young. Church was not a part of my life as a child, but I began my journey with Christ when Connie and I were married. My faith really started when I attended Alpha (about a year after I was married) and started getting answers to the questions that I’ve always had. Since then, I have participated in couples groups, men’s groups, and have helped lead Alpha. Looking back, God has always put the right people/groups in front of me to grow, get support, and help others when needed. It truly has been a blessing, and GOD has been there through the good times and the tough times.
Where have you experienced God’s grace and presence in your life?
There have been many times I have experienced God’s presence, but I am sure I have missed more. During an early morning run and seeing a sunrise, an unexpected soccer goal helping a struggling daughter with her confidence, a kind word from a friend when Connie and I need it most. Life can be pretty busy, and sometimes you can miss HIS presence. Over the past two years, I have had to make some pretty difficult decisions and changes in my life. It hasn’t been easy, and some people have been critical or judgemental. Through digging in the scriptures, and a lot of prayer, I finally figured out that I need to think of myself in how GOD sees me, and not how this world does. Labels and mistakes are not what I am, how GOD sees me is WHO I am. This was the true meaning of God’s grace in my life (to this point). And even though I fall back into old habits in how I think, I now have the reference of the past two years of work and prayer to get my head straight. The freedom can only be credited to God, and I thank God for his Love and Healing in my life. Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Romans 15:13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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