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We Bought a House
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns; moments of defeat and delight that shape our journeys in ways we never imagined.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d become the pastor of a small country church. Nor did I envision living in a cozy house nestled in a forest of trees, just a stone’s throw from the serene waters of Table Rock Lake. God’s plan is truly remarkable.
The past six months have been a testament to God’s guidance. It began when I sensed my season at FBC Springfield was drawing to a close. The realization was bittersweet, filled with uncertainty and hope. During this time, two churches reached out to me, and I even became a finalist for another. I turned down the two offers and withdrew from the third, feeling in my heart that God had something else in store.
Then came the house-a distressed property south of Reeds Spring. The first time Joy and I walked through it, we were overwhelmed. Joy said there was no way we would ever buy it. But as weeks passed, the memory of its condition faded, and the owner dropped the price. We decided to take a leap of faith and bought it. On closing day, Joy cried, convinced we had made a colossal mistake. I prayed she was wrong.
From that moment, our lives became a whirlwind of renovation. We replaced outside siding, ripped out the floor and subfloor, reinsulated the entire…
