About The Author

I hope you enjoy what you find here.  You can send me your comments at webmaster@toddcreason.org or always feel free to comment on the posts. I look forward to our journey together!

Todd E. Creason is the father of two daughters, and lives with his wife Valerie on the same farm where he grew up. He's the Pastor of a small town Baptist church.




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