Tool Donations

In the last update, I informed you that my trailor was broken into while I was in Tucson, and all my tools were stolen ... a whopping total of $6,000 worth of contruction, remodelling, and woodworking tools. Since that update, the Lord has been truly gracious. I have been gifted with a mider saw, power drill, numerous hand tools, and several new toolboxes full of nails, screws, and other hardware.

The robbery left me short of work and, with truck problems, short of transportation as well. I was incredibly blessed by the body of Christ at Calvary Christian Fellowship Church in Tucson, Arizona. For nearly 5 weeks, these wonderful people sheltered me, bought me several tools after my trailor was cleaned out, helped me on numerous occasions with towing and repair expenses for the truck, and opened their homes (and refrigerators and pantries) to me as my funds dropped drastically low, and my morale, even lower. Even with $15 to my name, I was never with want, because they were such faithful servants to Christ. They continually uplifted my spirit with words of comfort and strengthened my faith with words of wisdom. I cannot express the immense gratitude that I have for all the Lord provided through them. They have clearly expressed their "open door" invitation for fellowship whenever Lacy and I pass through Tucson again.

Since I have left Tucson and am now in Las Cruces, NM, the Lord has given me grace to find work for which I am completely prepared for with my limited collection of tools. In my weakness, His strength and wisdom are made manifest. Through this beautiful congregation at Calvary Chapel Las Cruces, I have found steady work, helping hands, and more tool donations. We have been very blessed to meet such wonderful people of God on this trip so far. God has used them mightily. God is very good.