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Moving, in His strength.

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Today is the day they load up my belongings into a truck and send us halfway across the continent. God has filled our lives with blessings and I am grateful that we have been so loved. We really made an effort to reduce our collection of “STUFF”. Things that we had in storage and hadn’t seen in years are now just gone.

For those of you who knew, our dog was really sick. To the point that the doctor (vet) basically said they weren’t sure if he would survive a move. They had Big Dog on really serious meds to dull the pain, but it wasn’t working. After we prayed for wisdom and discernment we talked to the vet, and gave Big … Click to Continue →

Who is in control?

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In my morning quiet time, I came upon this passage.

Then Job answered the LORD and said,  “I know that You can do all things, And that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted. ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge ?’ “Therefore I have declared that which I did not understand, Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.” Hear, now, and I will speak ; I will ask You, and You instruct me.’ “I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear ; But now my eye sees You; Therefore I retract, And I repent in dust and ashes.”- Job 42:1-6

As I read these words, they spoke to me and I fealt compelled to remind all … Click to Continue →

New Life in Minneapolis

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Starting a New Life in Minneapolis

As some of you know, I have accepted a position for a company in Minneapolis MN. Aside from the normal challenges of work, I also have committed to being on site for two years starting in August. This puts a lot of things into perspective as we start he process of moving a family across the country. There are things we really don’t need, or want to carry into this new part of our lives. Expenses for things that we don’t use. Bad habits in our financial, social, or home lives, that we continued to carry with us from young adult-hood and even adolescence. We have an opportunity to change the roles that we … Click to Continue →

What does it mean to be “Caleb Strong”?

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“Strong like Caleb”

or “Caleb Strong“, refers specifically, to  the attitude, activities, and behavior patterns that  are modeled for us in Scripture by Caleb in Joshua and Numbers.

Caleb had very specific qualities like honor, faith, truthfulness, and a fearlessness fueled by his assurances from God’s word and provision. Additionally he shows us obedience to God’s will,  a willingness to work hard, and a desire to be a leader of men.
Caleb Strong is about developing a STRENGTH OF CHARACTER, before we worry about physical strength. This idea of strengthening character is something that needs to be learned in all areas of life. We all, need to raise our standards. There are even public schools involved in a program called “Character Counts” … Click to Continue →