Eric Blauer

I am Frederick Christian Blauer IV, but I go by Eric, it sounds less like a megalomaniac but still hints at my Scandinavian destiny of coastal conquest and ultimate rule. I have accumulated a fair number of titles: son, brother, husband, father, pastor, writer, artist and a few other more colorful titles by my fanged fans. I am a lover of story be it heard, read or watched in all beauty, gory or glory. I write and speak as an exorcist or poltergeist, splashing holy water, spilling wine and breaking bread between the apocalypse and a sleeping baby. I am possessed by too many words and they get driven out like wild pigs and into the waters of my blog at www.fcb4.tumblr.com. I work as a pastor at Jacob's Well Church (www.jacobswellspokane.com) across the tracks on 'that' side of town. I follow Christ in East Central Spokane among saints, sinners, angels, demons, crime, condoms, chaos, beauty, goodness and powerful weakness. I have more questions than answers, grey hairs than brown, fat than muscle, fire than fireplace and experience more love from my wife, family and friends than a man should be blessed with in one lifetime.

I think there is a place reserved for deep friendship that requires a shared commonality of mind, heart or experience

I think there is a place reserved for deep friendship that requires a shared commonality of mind, heart or experience.

Inspirational sixth grader

The 6th grader who conquered fear and won my admiration, photo by Eric Blauer

How God Showed Me He Cared Through A Hungry Cat

It was raining, like only Portland can pour — long, cold and dreary. My roommate had moved out because I had recommitted my life to Christ and the changes were a drag to him.

“Thou Shall Not Kill”

"Thou shall not kill" is foundational to my understanding of spiritual life as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

I explain that the world as God intends it to become

I explain that the world as God intends it to become is seen through the signs of the miraculous, particularly in the ministry of Jesus.

Earth Day

Photo of Earth Day event in East Central Neighborhood

When I was in the bright dawn of my faith, I was so sure the whole universe hung on “believing” all the right things.

When I was in the bright dawn of my faith, I was so sure the whole universe hung on "believing" all the right...

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