Five years ago, I answered a call familiar to pastors and others of faith; the call to a ministry.

Mine was received with great anxiety because it involved admitting to unlawful acts; the use of cannabis (a.k.a. marijuana) for medicinal purposes. After much prayer, and a couple of miracles, I accepted this calling and chose to write a column for The Richmond County Daily Journal to explain my calling and to ask for understanding and forgiveness for anyone offended by my choice.

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