Out of Range and Off the Grid

The 20 foot ocean going container showed up in front of our house today. We're wondering how we can fit everything in; or what we may still need to give up. The idolatry of possessions continues to be our battlefront. We will win this battle. We have to win this battle. The capacity of the container and our two vehicles will determine what and who wins.

This Friday, January 27 we depart Everett for our new life in Juneau. Our stuff goes in said container by barge. We go from Bellingham WA by Alaska ferry to Juneau. All on Friday. And for some days we will be cut off from communication from and to the outside world.

Our emotions range from excitement to sheer terror. We're praying that we rest in the peace God promises, and that we maintain a sense of humor. We're praying our house sale closes this week. We're praying for some people and churches to partner with us in this new work. We're praying our desire to be trusting and obedient outweighs our desires for comfort, security and what we've known. We're praying that somehow God uses this time of being out of range and off the grid to draw us even closer to Him.