For twenty-three years, my life was one of pioneering a new kind of ministry for where I live which has been reaching out the refugees in my city. It definitely has not been an easy path, but very rewarding. It was a patchwork of part-time jobs and part-time missionary support not a recipe for success in the world’s eyes.

In July I was hired on full-time by the school system here. My life is changing. I have my evenings free as of this week. One change that is a pleasant surprise is how well our school system here takes care of its employees.

This week is the last week to sign up for benefits. I had not done so yet, so the person who oversees benefits was concerned. She contacted me and also my supervisor to make sure I got enrolled. It was one of those double take moments for me. I am not used to an employer caring.

I have to admit there have been a few times I have wondered to myself why didn’t I do this long ago, but then my path would have been altered. I do not regret my previous path at all because it led me to sharing the love of Jesus with people from many countries/cultures.

But now that I have gray hair or actually white hair Isaiah 46:4 has new meaning.


Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.

Thank you for reading. God Bless.

24 responses to “A Grateful Teacher”

  1. May you continue to love and be blessed by your new career.

  2. Congratulations papa Matt! Your post put a smile on my face this morning.❤

    1. I am glad you smiled. How are you? How are your boys?

      1. We are doing well over here. My lips move a lot these days. I can be found screaming “protect your brother”, “stop”, “give it to him”, “share”… and my eyes are always on duty. God is helping us. Thank you ❤

  3. Congratulations. God is a rewarder of those who are diligent and faithful

  4. Congratulations my dear friend. He will surely sustain you by always giving us exactly what we need at the right time

    1. Thank you 🙂
      He is always faithful

  5. Ah good verse to go along with the change. I’m thankful you’re enjoying it!

    1. Thank you 🙂
      Someday you might have a gray hair or two so you can remember the verse 🙂

      1. Lol I have more grays than I can count!!

  6. The last verse hits the nail on the head as they say. 😊
    Congrats on the promotion big bro.
    Cheers to more wins. 🤗

    1. Thank you little sister. How is married life?

      1. You are welcome big bro. 😊
        It’s been good – learning and growing together. Thankful 😊🙌🏼
        Thanks for asking. 🤗
        Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

      2. Does he like shopping with you?

      3. Yes. He does most of this actually. 😊

  7. First of all I am so proud of your wins and Isaiah 46:4 is such a beautiful promise. God is such a caring and an assuring father

    1. Thank you little sister. God is definitely a caring father

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