Category: Update

Finished!

When we arrived at Calvary Commission on Feb. 4 our assignment was to paint the exterior of the Cedar Valley House. During rainy weather, we were to complete various projects inside.  The initial exterior inspection revealed some significant repairs needed before painting. The “rainy day projects” on the inside were not insignificant. February’s rainy weather…
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And The Two Shall Become One

“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and unites with his wife,  and they become one family.”  (Genesis 2:24) At the end of the February project month, we packed up our home and headed back to Princeton, TX. What a blessing to be able to attend and participate in our only granddaughter’s…
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To God Be The Glory!

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do,  do everything for the glory of God.”  (1 Corinthians 10:31) “Will you be finished with your work by the first part of March? We have visitors who will be staying here for a couple of weeks.” With a surprised look on his face and looking…
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Oh To Be Free!

“…the one who made heaven and earth,  the sea, and all that is in them,  who remains forever faithful,  … The Lord releases the imprisoned.”  (Psalm 146:6–7) As the older man approached us he threw his hands into the air, stared up at the cloud-laced, deep blue sky, and shouted “What a beautiful day! It…
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Moving On

“Now the Lord was going before them by day  in a pillar of cloud to lead them in the way,  and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light,  so that they could travel day or night.”  (Exodus 13:21) There are times when we wish we had as much visible direction regarding…
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Anything But Routine!

Do you like routine in your day-to-day life? You wake up, have your favorite beverage while quietly doing your devotions spending time with your heavenly Father, and then maybe get a bite to eat. Does your routine day progress with a familiar and comfortable pattern? That is what the two of us are most comfortable…
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Are We Crazy?

“There are many plans in a person’s mind,  but it is the counsel of the Lord that will stand.”  (Proverbs 19:21, NET 2nd ed.) Our granddaughter’s future in-laws had a litter of Golden-doodle pups from their two Golden-doodles. They gave the pick of the litter to Hannah’s fiancé, Zachary. Our daughter decided she would also…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

“A person plans his course,  but the Lord directs his steps.”  (Proverbs 16:9) It is hard to believe these past four weeks have flown by, this month is almost gone, and the new year is just around the corner! As Bruce sat down to provide this update he realized that he has not written anything…
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Lake Lavon, A Winter Home

In December 2018 we were looking for a place to stay near our daughter for the holidays. In November 2018 we learned that Lake Lavon Camp and Conference Center had requested the assistance of the SOWER ministry. The only thing lacking for them to become a SOWER project was a SOWER sponsor. After visiting the…
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Mercy Ships Project Complete

“Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm,  as to the Lord and not for people,”  (Colossians 3:23, NET) This verse became our project verse. Of the four of us, only one loved to dig in the dirt and play with flowers. The other three were totally clueless when we started, and not much…
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