Comments on: Seek Ye First http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/ Serving in Youth With A Mission in the areas of IT and Communication Mon, 17 May 2010 09:44:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Meryl http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Meryl Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:40:43 +0000 http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/#comment-83 Our God is truly amazing, God has used dear Caleb as young as he is for a specific reason in that school, the words Caleb has spoken will never be wasted, God is in control of all things. I could not be happier for you all and how much of a burden has now lifted from you both as parents. Our children are made for what they have to experience in their lives and when you look back you will see that God has protected and worked in Caleb through all that garbage and he has also worked in you guys through all this also. Thank you Lord for your wonderful provision for this awesome family whose obedience to your calling on their life is phenomenal. Love you Hutchison family. Meryl Our God is truly amazing, God has used dear Caleb as young as he is for a specific reason in that school, the words Caleb has spoken will never be wasted, God is in control of all things. I could not be happier for you all and how much of a burden has now lifted from you both as parents. Our children are made for what they have to experience in their lives and when you look back you will see that God has protected and worked in Caleb through all that garbage and he has also worked in you guys through all this also. Thank you Lord for your wonderful provision for this awesome family whose obedience to your calling on their life is phenomenal. Love you Hutchison family. Meryl

]]> By: Heather http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Heather Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:37:33 +0000 http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/#comment-82 Remember that nothing is ever wasted. I know Caleb has gone through a lot over the past few months, but you never know who his sweet heart has touched during that time. Maybe kids went home and talked to their parents, which stirred new (or revived old) conversations. Maybe his teacher did a lot of thinking, regardless of her initial reactions to him. It takes a lot for a kid to stick to his guns, especially when he has been told off by an adult- there is no way that all of that went fruitless. Not to mention the things God was able to teach and remind you and Tamara (and us, your readers) through it. So you can't change the past, but you can thank God for His provision and see that even when we mess up- He is still in control and He is still going to use all things for His good. Caleb will surely treasure his new environment after being face to face with the fact that not everyone has such a place to learn and worship. I know it has been a difficult time for all involved, but I think that it has changed you all in very positive ways. I have to say, hearing about Caleb's courage and his actions during this time has spoken so much about what an amazing little guy he is, and what a wonderful job you guys are doing raising the kids God trusted you with. It's obvious that Jesus isn't just someone mentioned at the dinner table, but that He is the center of your lives and your parenting style. That's AMAZING. I'm so happy for you guys and the blessings you are receiving right now. It's a real encouragement to me. Remember that nothing is ever wasted. I know Caleb has gone through a lot over the past few months, but you never know who his sweet heart has touched during that time. Maybe kids went home and talked to their parents, which stirred new (or revived old) conversations. Maybe his teacher did a lot of thinking, regardless of her initial reactions to him. It takes a lot for a kid to stick to his guns, especially when he has been told off by an adult- there is no way that all of that went fruitless.

Not to mention the things God was able to teach and remind you and Tamara (and us, your readers) through it. So you can’t change the past, but you can thank God for His provision and see that even when we mess up- He is still in control and He is still going to use all things for His good. Caleb will surely treasure his new environment after being face to face with the fact that not everyone has such a place to learn and worship. I know it has been a difficult time for all involved, but I think that it has changed you all in very positive ways.

I have to say, hearing about Caleb’s courage and his actions during this time has spoken so much about what an amazing little guy he is, and what a wonderful job you guys are doing raising the kids God trusted you with. It’s obvious that Jesus isn’t just someone mentioned at the dinner table, but that He is the center of your lives and your parenting style. That’s AMAZING. I’m so happy for you guys and the blessings you are receiving right now. It’s a real encouragement to me.

]]> By: Gwen http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Gwen Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:16:19 +0000 http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/#comment-80 What a nice answer to prayer! I'm very happy for you and especially for Caleb. Can't wait to meet the little guy! What a nice answer to prayer! I’m very happy for you and especially for Caleb. Can’t wait to meet the little guy!

]]> By: luke http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/comment-page-1/#comment-79 luke Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:12:58 +0000 http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/#comment-79 very cool to see God's provision for you guys! and to see Caleb's faith growing at the same time! we love you guys! very cool to see God’s provision for you guys! and to see Caleb’s faith growing at the same time! we love you guys!

]]> By: Bill Hutchison http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Bill Hutchison Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:26:48 +0000 http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/#comment-78 For me this was a real kick in the but about trusting God and pursuing the things that He places on our heart. I had a strong sense to pursue this particular school, but in the busyness of settling into Calgary, dealing with health issues and starting new ministry I didn't. If we had then maybe Caleb would not have to be making this transition in the middle of the school year. I need to remember that as hard as things look, God's ways are always better and He will make the path. For me this was a real kick in the but about trusting God and pursuing the things that He places on our heart.

I had a strong sense to pursue this particular school, but in the busyness of settling into Calgary, dealing with health issues and starting new ministry I didn’t. If we had then maybe Caleb would not have to be making this transition in the middle of the school year.

I need to remember that as hard as things look, God’s ways are always better and He will make the path.

]]> By: Nikki http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Nikki Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:18:18 +0000 http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/#comment-77 That is SO amazing. I'm so glad that he gets to go to a 'Jesus speaking school'. That is SO amazing. I’m so glad that he gets to go to a ‘Jesus speaking school’.

]]> By: Heather http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Heather Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:43:50 +0000 http://www.billandtamara.com/seek-ye-first/#comment-76 That's so fantastic!! I'm thrilled for you guys, and especially for sweet little Caleb! And, just a side-note, it was a 10 day mission trip to Belize right after high school that turned my heart on to missions. I spent the next 4 years in YWAM! That’s so fantastic!! I’m thrilled for you guys, and especially for sweet little Caleb!

And, just a side-note, it was a 10 day mission trip to Belize right after high school that turned my heart on to missions. I spent the next 4 years in YWAM!

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