There are few times in my life when I can honestly say, “ am glad that year is over.” 2010 is one of those years. Even as I say that, it really surprises me. 2010 was an exciting, dangerous and an amazing year in the life of our church and ministry. We experienced a lot changes, and God’s working in so many ways. It was a tough year of ministry, but that is not why I am happy to see the year pass.
Honestly was my home life that was the bigger struggle area. Oh yeah, we had major changes there as well, but some were changes that actually brought more conflict and pain into my life and that of the entire family. There were some off the chart great moments, like having our oldest daughter complete high school. (man do I feel old )
At times it really felt like our family could not take much more of the battle and drama.
But as we start 2011, it seems as if we have collectively all begun to come out the funk and darkness. I am not saying all is well at the Bontrager household, only that it feels really good to be where we are at. Before Cyndi and I stepped into full-time ministry and church planting we were told that this would take a lot out of us, “guard your family and marriage”, we were told time and time again. We tried, but man life, the enemy and our own sinful nature continues to mess things up daily. I am eternally grateful for the family I have, the experiences that we have shared.... it’s even sweeter to say that at the start of 2011.
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