Living Large on a Budget

We've been on a fixed income since moving back to the US. (that means having a predictable income) Having a budget make a huge difference. We are pleased at how our spending stretches. (we lack nothing) Here are some checkup questions for everyone when it comes to spending.

• Am I giving to the Lord first? Proverbs 3:9-10
• Am I following a spending plan?
• Am I becoming a disciplined spender?
• Am I spending less than I earn?
• Am I saving?
• Am I being generous?

Back to our Regularly Scheduled Program

Okay, We’ve been in the USA for about two weeks and three days. This week should be the first “normal” week for us. I have  a cell phone now too. Just have to learn how to use it.

Last Thursday in Brazil

We are on our countdown week in Brazil. This is our last Thursday. Yesterday we sold our car. Today the whole family is finished with all dentist visits. Still packing and giving things away.

October 11, 2012

We will arrive in Baton Rouge on October 11, 2012. Less than two weeks to go. Had another set of good-byes this week and a few more scheduled for next week. Still working on selling our 21-year-old car.

Three Weeks

We should be moving in three weeks time. We’ve been so busy that I have not been posting regularly. Saying goodbye to friends is hard work, too.

Announcement

I delayed announcing this until I could communicate with our churches here in Brazil. I have accepted the call to pastor Stevendale Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. We will be moving in October.

Still living out of a suitcase

Though I made it back to Brazil a week ago, we still aren’t back in our home or driving our car. Riding very over crowded buses in contorted standing positions. It makes good family time, believe it or not.

Back in Brazil

After a nice August in the US, I am back in Brazil. Still haven’t made it back into my house (except to set a bunch of mouse traps). Hopefully we will get our car back today. That will make things easier.

Going to Baton Rouge Tomorrow

Tomorrow, August 2nd, I am flying out of Rio de Janeiro to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Looking forward to seeing family and friends. Will stay 4 weeks.

Beyond Outreach: A Mark on Your Hand and a Band on Your Forehead

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A Bible Storying Journal - Brazil: Bible Storying is not a Silver Bullet

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Trusting Jesus

Even when His power does not serve my end, my confidence in Him remains because of who He is. --Ravi Zacharias on trusting Jesus.

…if necessary use words?

More people are amazed by our silence than are offended by our message. –Alvin Reid

I Will Travel to Baton Rouge

I will travel to Baton Rouge, arriving August 3rd and staying until August 28th. Once I have confirmations, I will post my preaching schedule here.

Love and Marriage

Satan doesn’t want us to hate our spouse…he just wants us to take them for granted! – Perry Noble