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The “Unshakable” series has been great!  Absolutely right on.  The life of Joseph after being thrown in a well, sold into slavery, wrongfully jailed…is certainly a lesson in adversity.  No doubt I have never faced that kind of adversity.  But…

These past few months—living separated from Marcie and Cooper so that Cooper could go to school legitimately and possibly play for the hockey team has been difficult.  The waiting game on the house to sell plays havoc with me—while wondering what the right price—how much to continue to spend on an apartment, the lack of communication with Marcie—all while trying to build a “next generation ministry” is beginning to take its toll on us.

Should we have just kept Cooper here in West Chester and continued the commute?   After all, Marcie has been commuting for 10 years and I have been doing it for since the end of 2007.  I know that Cooper was not connected at Far Hills and I know that he is connecting to people at Fairhaven and Centerville—should we have still done it?

The hassle of living apart from Marcie means that as a couple the times to discuss issues is either done via the phone or over a quick dinner so that I can drive home to let out the animals.  Is it worth living in 2 places right now?

The issue of ministry—out every night with relationships to build, with ministry to do has of course value—it is my job—but at what price?  Then again, am I thinking correctly?  Is this adversity part of a plan?  I am having tough time dealing with it today and tonight.  I am not sure that this plan makes sense.  After all, a house payment, an apartment payment, and now we found out that in order to make hockey legit, we all have to move into an apartment, get proof of our living there and live there… which means that the animals must make the trip, or we push them out on other friends and family. 

I am struggling tonight—it is not the adversity of Joseph.  I don’t have an illness, Alex is good in Australia—but there are other factors that I am not able to write about—too much to write—anyhow—the enemy is attacking, I am feeling it—we are all feeling it.

Is it worth it?  Are we strong enough?  Am I strong enough?  Where is God in all this?  Is this His plan?

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4 Comments

Great stuff Don. Yea, Lindy talked with Marcie forever the other night. I did not know your set up as is. Bummer. We are praying for your home to sell or for Harley and Ranger to get hit by some cars. The Wings are in Phx tonight but I have no tickets. They'll be back during the winter so maybe I'll go then. Marcie says ministry is going great guns. So, so happy for you. Peace to you Donny, Jeff Sloan

Sloan Unreal. I was at the end last night-- really-- and bam offer comes in today-- house is sold. Thanks for your love and concern Solin Wings just lost

Jesus is your Good Shepherd; may He refresh you in green pastures often. Jesus is your Faithful Friend; may He walk beside you daily. Jesus is your Blessed Savior; may He keep you secure in His hand. Jesus is your Wonderful Counselor; may He comfort you with encouragement. Jesus is your Loving Father; may He shower you with love and grace. Jesus is your Dependable Teacher; may He fill your heart with wisdom. Jesus is your Victorious Commander; may He reward your faithfulness. In all things and at all times, may the Lord remind you of who you are and who He is. Thank you, Don - for serving Him faithfully! II Corinthians 9:8

Thanks so much Jess-- Thank you! Don Psalm 40

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