A new direction
Well, the answer we've been waiting on has finally been revealed. Since January of 2006, I've been waiting on God to answer a crucial question in my - and my family's - life. It has essentially been a 13 month job interview. And after 13 months, the answer to the question of what I'm going to do, vocationally, for the near future has been answered.

Back in Jan of 06, with lots of prayer and through a number of discussion, I applied to the US Air Force to join as a chaplain. Through the most rigorous job interviews - and there was a ton of people and paper work (as only the government could manage) - God has provided. Last week, on Friday, the Air Force called and said, they were ready to finalize the process to bring me on active duty as a chaplain.

This news has been both tremendously gratifying - because we have a new direction for our lives and ministry. However, it is also filled with anxiety - because it means change. And, as many of you know, geographical, ministerial, and family rhythm's aren't as easy to change as your socks!

We are looking forward to what the Lord has in store for us. There are a number of question still up in the air and we are having to adjust our expectation on the fly. What we do know are these things: 1) I will go in as a Captain (with 4 yrs of service - they are paying me for my prior military experience); 2) I will have to go through C.O.T. (commissioned officer training) at Maxwell AFB in Alabama for 4-5 weeks. When? Not sure, but most likely before the summer; 3) Jennifer and the kids are going to remain in the N. Dallas area. at least. until the school year has ended.

That's all we know at the moment. So, I will finish my duties with the two churches I'm working with before June (if not sooner).

I can not say how truly grateful we are to all those who have been there to support the Scott Family, through prayer and encouraging cards/letters, and especially through generous financial gifts. Without you the healing we've experienced wouldn't have been possible.

As things unfold here, and more information is gleaned, I'll pass along what I know.
Ahh, Spring. Budding trees, flowering plants, and runny noses from my allergies. Isn't it grand!

Peace - Jeff