Preparation – The Arnold Journey

Surprise! – 1 Thessalonians 5:4

1 Thessalonians 5:4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. I am a light sleeper. I wake at almost any noise. I also fall asleep very slowly and wake up frequently. I am told, by my Mother, that it is inherited. I wishContinue reading “Surprise! – 1 Thessalonians 5:4”

Preparing – Mark 14:8

Mark 14:8 She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. What have you done to prepare for your own funeral? Have you talked about the details of your service with anyone? Put it down on paper and disclosed the location to a trusted person? And whatContinue reading “Preparing – Mark 14:8”

Getting Ready – Matthew 24:3

Reading in the Scriptures this morning Jesus’ charge to His followers to be ready for His return. There are a number of different ways He illustrates the need to be ready, but each one points to the tendency of all of us to get lazy, apathetic, disinterested, disconnected. The disciples ask in Matthew 24 aboutContinue reading “Getting Ready – Matthew 24:3”

Inevitable Events

Well, the days are ticking by. Our suitcases are officially out of the closet. Many odds and ends around the house are getting finished. We can almost pull the car into the garage for storage during our trip! I think this is going to actually happen. Okinawa, I hope you are ready for us. SometimesContinue reading “Inevitable Events”

What To Pack

What is the longest trip away from home you have packed for with only a suitcase? How do you choose what to bring and what to leave behind? We have moved many times as a family, but with a truck, or trailer, or a PODS. In the Army I used a duffel bag and aContinue reading “What To Pack”

Prepare!

Mark 1:2-3 Every person is introduced to the world by someone else. The minister at a wedding says, “I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride. I now present Mr. & Mrs. John Doe.” When someone is elected, on election night they say something like, “the next senator from Florida,Continue reading “Prepare!”