Robert Staddon

the 4th and Freedom

I heard a really challenging message this morning in church. It was based out of Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." Freedom comes with a price tag. Men and...

Sunshine today

After much rain, the sky has cleared and the sun is shining this morning. Things have been rather quiet here at the Northwoods, but it has been nice. I really miss my family who is currently scattered across America (not quite, but it feels like it =). I am here in...

Andy…

Today was Andy's Birthday. When I think of Andy, I think of faithfulness. Andy has demonstrated faithfulness when it comes to the ministry up here in the Northwoods. Day in and day out, rain, snow, or shine, he serves here. Regardless of whether we are hosting a...

thoughts

Last week was great. In addition to having a Journey here, I got to spend the week with Joey and friends. God did some great things in the hearts and lives of the young men who came. God used my Dad and the other leaders to accomplish His purposes. Fallow ground...

Psalm 16

Preserve me, O God: for in Thee do I put my trust... The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot...I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always...

what a weekend

Saturday was spent with the Hacker family in Eagle River at the Children's Museum. We had a blast! Gracie and Ruthie (ru-ru) are so much fun. I was babysitter for the afternoon, so Gaige and I buddyed up for awhile. It was great. I enjoyed just watching them along...

Anonymous

Favor to the undeserving; Love, when from God we have turned; Mercy, when His love we have spurned... That's God's grace! - Anon. Have an awesome day! ~ Chad...

Mowing

 I spent most of yesterday sitting on a mower. I enjoy it. =) I happened to come across something that you don't see everyday...and  actually got a picture of it. I do not know when the next time will be that I will have an opportunity to take a picture...

Simple Beauty…

...is there such a thing? I would have to say yes to this question wholeheartedly. Though flowers aren't really a guy thing, I can't help but admire their fragile beauty. I tend to look at flowers as a rather simple thing, yet a closer look reveals it's beautiful...