Category Archives: Providence

I accept

After several e-mails clarifying the offer of employment, I accepted the job in Blue Springs. I will start work on the first Monday of 2009. I have mixed feelings about this. First, the man that I was supposed to replace will … Continue reading

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Not your everyday occurrence

We were supposed to meet our realtor at the house that both my wife and I hope is “THE ONE.” As we pulled in front of the house and called her, she informed us that the house had been taken … Continue reading

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An Interesting Twist to the Story

I called my father-in-law to inform him of my decision on the 2.5 acre house and to let him know that we were working with a realtor to find another house. He responded by informing me that an escrow that … Continue reading

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Well, looky here!

I picked my son up from school (Cakes was at home, sick and in bed) and took him to the local airport to inquire about flying lessons. A few weeks ago, he was bitten with the flying bug. I then … Continue reading

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Love those hunches

After I dropped my youngest daughter off at some friend’s house this evening, I decided to return the library books that I had checked out a few weeks ago.  The library had e-mailed me a reminder earlier in the week that … Continue reading

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This is incredible!

Back in 2006, my wife and I tried to start a pre-school in LA. We went back to school to get the necessary early childhood development credits, wrote out a business plan and made a formal presentation to the pastors … Continue reading

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A serendipitous meeting

I don’t really believe in serendipity. Things don’t just happen. I believe that God directs our steps if we will listen to Him.  (If you don’t know what serendipity means, look it up in the dictionary! I have added a … Continue reading

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Now why did I want another opinion?

I never ceased to be amazed at the power God gives other people to change my plans!!! My second daughter called me to report the findings of the latest mechanic to look at her car. “Dad, I am at the … Continue reading

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A disguised blessing exposed

I am continually struck by the small things that God uses to lead us into His blessing and protection. My son didn’t go to wrestling practice tonight. The coach told him to stay home. I am not upset about that … Continue reading

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No pretending

I had been driving for 6 1/2 hours when I reached Pratt, KS and was starting to nod a little. I began looking for a place to pull off to the side of the road to sleep that was large … Continue reading

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