Day Zero

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

As he reflected on his life and many experiences, Solomon wrote these words to express one key lesson he learned on the way - in life timing is everything. There is a time to be born, a time to die, a time to plant, a time to pluck up what is planted, a time to mourn, a time to dance, a time to seek, and a time to lose, a time to keep, and a time to cast away, and so on and so on.

Timing is everything. More accurately, God's timing is everything. In his gracious providence he leads and guides his people through those changes he has planned for us from all eternity.

In God's providence, he has led our family to a time of change. Having accepted a call to minister to a congregation in Wasilla, Alaska, we have sensed God's guidance in our lives. We are leaving behind a ministry, and a life, in Norman, Oklahoma, in order to begin a new ministry and life in Alaska. In many small ways, the Lord has confirmed to us his hand in this move. All of the pieces have fallen into place for us, and we are now prepared to load our worldly treasures onto a moving truck and set out for the long drive to Alaska.

My parents, who have more experience moving than most, and who work harder than most, drove down from Montana to help us pack. We couldn't have done it without their help. The garage is now full of boxes and stuff, and we are tying up the loose ends of packing. Tomorrow morning, Lord willing, the moving truck will arrive and we will begin our long journey from OK to AK.

As you think of it, please pray for our safety during the next two and a half weeks. And as we are driving with four children six and under, and a dog, pray for our sanity as well!

I hope to maintain regular updates on this blog about our trip to the The Last Frontier. I am also hoping to take some pictures along the way to share with you.

Timing is everything, and it is almost time for bed. Stay tuned for more updates.