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W3D2: Preparation for what is going to happen.


As I get up today and consider what can I do or should I be doing, the word preparation came up. I need to take time to prepare and be ready for God is working out for my good and His glory. I need to know my story and be able to explain it to … Continue reading W3D2: Preparation for what is going to happen.

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W3D1: The Search continues…


God is so good that as I was typing the title an email came in with 17 options to look into today. He is so faithful as one door locked closed a new door appeared to start knocking on. God's plans are for good and not for evil, to give us a hope and a … Continue reading W3D1: The Search continues…

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W2D7: Trusting in God and His Timing to make a way.


As week 2 draws to a close and there has been movement, just not what I was expecting, it was clear, and God did close a door which I guess speaks about that opportunity. At the same time, a new door became available and so the knocking begins to see if it will open or … Continue reading W2D7: Trusting in God and His Timing to make a way.

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W2D6: Preparing for the good works God has coming down the pipe.


God's prepared in advance good works for me and my team to perform for the sake of at-risk youth in the foster care system and for His glory. To make sure the team is ready we need to prepare our training to help the new people learn and the returning people remember. So today as … Continue reading W2D6: Preparing for the good works God has coming down the pipe.

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W2D5: Ever given it all into God’s hands and see it move?


Yesterday was a new experience for me. I went to the Tulip festival as a copilot as originally planned, I would have been a drive had more people come. It was amazing to give the day into God's hands and get to see His handywork painted all over the fields. Photos from the trip to … Continue reading W2D5: Ever given it all into God’s hands and see it move?

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W2D4: Ever considered that it might be time to stop and smell the flowers?


As today begins and I consider how in 30 years the transition times have lasted a weekend and then jumped right into the next thing without a pause or moment to stop, reflect, and refresh. This time God has opened the door and it's been over a week now and the search continues for that … Continue reading W2D4: Ever considered that it might be time to stop and smell the flowers?

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W2D3: God’s Timing is Perfect and He will provide, what to do in the middle?


Here we are back on what some call Humpday, the day that is halfway through the week and encourage them to press on to a strong finish. There have been many of these days that have felt more like mountains than speed bumps and yet God has enabled me to get around, over, or through … Continue reading W2D3: God’s Timing is Perfect and He will provide, what to do in the middle?

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W2D2: Being Specific, will that help the process?


When you pray are your prayers specific or generic? How you pray, is it specific or occasional? What you pray, are you praying for specific things or general things? What about when you are wanting something specific, do you generalize, or do you customize and make it specific? What about in life? What is it … Continue reading W2D2: Being Specific, will that help the process?

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W2D1: New Starts and seeking God’s help and direction.


A weekend reflecting on the frailty of life, celebrating one and losing one. Evaluating what is most important and how to walk forward in obedience ensuring that priorities stay intact. Remembering priorities of God, Wife, Kids, and then everything else and how part of the everything else feeds into all three of the previous. Being … Continue reading W2D1: New Starts and seeking God’s help and direction.

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Day 7: A day of rest, reflection, and meditation


As I wake up this morning, I am reflecting on a memorial for a great pastor friend and the news of another mentor friend. I am wondering about what matters most and what is the best use of time that will bless my family and glorify God. Time on earth is limited and yet eternity … Continue reading Day 7: A day of rest, reflection, and meditation

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Day 6: Reflecting on a week different that so many others.


When a transition time in life appears it is important to make time to reflect on what's going on. New experiences, new opportunities, and new connections. Making time on a schedule that is used to being full to do things that are out of the ordinary. Having time with people to share our hearts, lives, … Continue reading Day 6: Reflecting on a week different that so many others.

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Day 5: Finish strong and prepare for what is to come.


What an interesting week and set of conversations. It helped me in preparation as I spoke to a friend and a recruiter who confirmed how things have changed from the days of 1 resume to rule them all. Do you realize that in today's world, with ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and bots that it requires … Continue reading Day 5: Finish strong and prepare for what is to come.

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Day 4: You know where you are headed but what to do when you are in the midst of fog?


This morning as I went out to walk the dogs all was clear as we headed out but by the time I was going to head home, it made me wonder in relation to where things are at and what's going on if there might be a parallel. It was foggy and the question came … Continue reading Day 4: You know where you are headed but what to do when you are in the midst of fog?

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Day 3 – Are we at the bump or the ramp? Where will today take us?


Yesterday provided me with opportunities to learn as I spoke to a recruiter, grow as I spoke about camps, and give as I watched a part of the youth service. Interesting how it checked the What to do on day 2? Tuesday? Today? Learn, Grow, and Give boxes. Today as we hit Wednesday some call … Continue reading Day 3 – Are we at the bump or the ramp? Where will today take us?

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What to do on day 2? Tuesday? Today? Learn, Grow, and Give.


On the theme of words that sound similar, starting with words that sound like or include the sound /tu:/. It's today() = Tuesday and day 2 of this week. As I consider my day it is made up of time to learn as I have a 9am appointment, to grow as I get to have … Continue reading What to do on day 2? Tuesday? Today? Learn, Grow, and Give.

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Monday – Not starting as expected and yet it’s ok cause God got my back.


As I prepare for today, I look to God who gave me the command to get out and go back. As of Friday, step one is complete and now the journey into the promised land I am to go back to. God knows whose there and He is greater than anything that could get in … Continue reading Monday – Not starting as expected and yet it’s ok cause God got my back.

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Love Is … Are you trying to be able to be love?


As we continue this weekend and the series "This Is Love", when you choose to live or respond, are you able to respond in love and be patient? How about when things don't go exactly as you hoped, are you able to respond in love and show kindness? Can you be patient and kind, even … Continue reading Love Is … Are you trying to be able to be love?

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The In Between: How will you spend your time?


Imagine a time where God has given you a message and you are choosing to be obedient to pursue it. Imagine the message aligning to Jacob's message from God in Genesis 31 to get out and go back. Yesterday was the beginning of "get out" being complete. You've prepared and you started reaching out to … Continue reading The In Between: How will you spend your time?

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Trusting God today as I step out and take a leap of faith.


As this part of my journey is coming to an end, I am excited to see where God takes me and how He will use me next. Trusting Him enough to be obedient to the calling from Genesis 31 to "get out and go back", step one is to take the leap of faith and … Continue reading Trusting God today as I step out and take a leap of faith.

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Penultimate Day: It’s time to be ready and prepared!


Ever wondered or looked up what is the day before the last day called? Well, it is penultimate. As I head into it, I lean into God and trust His perfect plan and perfect timing that will play out. I am living in anticipation of what's next as I step out in faith following His … Continue reading Penultimate Day: It’s time to be ready and prepared!