Monthly Archives: February 2012

Hermanos

Posted on February 25, 2012 by mjstearns

Help your brother’s boat across and your own will reach the shore. ~Hindu Proverb

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About that Truck

Posted on February 21, 2012 by mjstearns

We used to own a 1973 VW Bus. I loved that thing.  It smelled like gasoline, it had no power, no heat, but I loved that thing.  It had a killer sound system and driving it made me feel happy. … Continue reading →

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Support Letters

Posted on February 18, 2012 by mjstearns

The first wave of support letters went out yesterday and I believe the next wave will go out today. We’ve prayed specifically over every *single* letter that has gone out, for the family, for health, success, favor and most importantly … Continue reading →

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Finding the balance

Posted on February 13, 2012 by mjstearns

I doubt this is an issue that will be going away anytime soon, so it’s something I need to regularly assess.  It’s been difficult to find a balance between being productive and still being present in our family, specifically with … Continue reading →

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Hermanos

Posted on February 11, 2012 by mjstearns

There is a destiny that makes us brothers, no one goes his way alone; all that we send into the lives of others, comes back into our own. -Edwin Markham

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Grow and Go

Posted on February 9, 2012 by mjstearns

Image Credit The church I grew up in has a new phrase that I like that basically says ‘Grow and Go’.  I love that.  Grow and go, so catchy and remarkably accurate when it comes to evangelism and personal faith. … Continue reading →

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His Bros

Posted on February 4, 2012 by mjstearns

They may not look alike, but the three of them call each other “bro”. “People are realizing that color has no bearing on what’s known as brotherhood.” Omar Epps

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Saved by a stranger

Posted on February 2, 2012 by mjstearns

Yesterday I was driving from Portland to Snohomish to spend the rest of the week with Mark and my parents.  I was driving along, chatting away when a sketchy looking guy in an even more sketchy looking truck motioned for … Continue reading →

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