I believe it is safe to assume you know by now that I am Caleb Ripple. What you may not know however, is that you and I are really the only ones who are reading this. But that is really neither here nor there for I quite like talking even if you are the only one listening.
I am the son of Jeff and Andrea and oldest of three siblings which include my sister Victoria and brother Spencer. I am a Christian. For you who appreciate more particulars, I’m of the post-millinial and reformed persuasion (meaning simply as per Doug Wilson, “I believe God is God, all the way up, all the way down, and all the way across”). I baptize my infant children and if you don’t already, I would love to try and convince you to do the same. Of course if you don’t appreciate my specificity please just stick with “I am a Christian.”
Vocationally speaking, I am on staff at Christ Fellowship Church in Taylor,Texas—a lovely gem of a town. And I do a bit of handyman work on the side.
I have been married since June 3, 2007 to a most wonderful wife Erin. She is quite the homemaker and mother, and thankfully she really gets the gospel.
We have two sons—Ephraim Alexander and Noah Elliot. They are 14 months apart, and best friends for as long as they both shall live.
I’m passionate down to my bones about life. I love waking up and kissing my wife and my boys. Eating and drinking and working, listening and making music. Reading and writing. These are a gift from God and all of this passion and love are mine, only because of Jesus Christ. The quote from Augustine sums up nicely my hedonistic philosophy, “Love God and do as you please.”
This is a theology blog as it pertains to real, grimy hands-and-toes-in-the-mud life.
Your music is inspiring. It reminds me of Bob Dylan. You are very blessed with talent.