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Category: My Story

My Story

My First Sermon

27 Aug 202027 Aug 2020
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil.Job 1:1 On…
Life…

So Close, Yet So Far

24 Jun 202021 Jun 2020
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Every day is a new day and every day is a new struggle, but the end will be worth…
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Persecution

3 Jun 202031 May 2020
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.2nd Timothy 3:12 So as many of you know, I’ve become an extremely devout Christian after two…
Life…

My Healing

20 May 202017 May 2020
Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?Luke 5:23 My Guillain Barré Syndrome(GBS) journey has been long, but it wasn’t without…
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Birthday

5 Jun 20192 Jun 2019
Last week, on May 27th, I turned 55 years old. I really don't celebrate birthdays any more, just accept that they exist and that I am another year older. There's…
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Who Am I (Final)

1 May 201928 Apr 2019
[This is part three of a three part series. To view the previous two chapters visit: Who Am I (Part One) and Who Am I (Part Two) ] As the…
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Who Am I (Part Two)

24 Apr 201924 Apr 2019
So last week I told you Who Am I (Part One), today I tell you a little more about who I am! After driving in circles around Winnipeg, Manitoba for…
My Story

Who Am I? (Part One)

17 Apr 201910 Apr 2019
So today, I am going to do something a little different and go way back, way way back in time and let you know who I am and bring you…
My Story

Swearing

20 Mar 201916 Mar 2019
As a truck driver I've heard a lot of bad language on my travels. In fact until about 2014 I used a lot of bad language, but I've chosen to…
My Story

Meeting the Perfect Person

27 Feb 201927 Feb 2019
Throughout our lives we have one goal in life and that's to find that perfect person to be in our lives to make it fulfilled. Many people never accomplish that…
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The State of The Industry

6 Feb 20193 Feb 2019
[Editor's note: Today's post is completely different from any post I have made so far, please allow me to indulge in a topic that has been on my mind, and…
My Story

The Year In Review

2 Jan 20191 Jan 2019
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2019, may your year be blessed with health, love and prosperity and may God's grace be upon you throughout the year. As I look…
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God Friended Me!

14 Nov 20186 Nov 2018
[Editor's Note: This idea came to me as a suggestion from my wife.] Judy and I recently started watching a new TV show called God Friended Me, the premise of which…
My Story

Another Year

7 Nov 20186 Nov 2018
Today, November 7th 2018 marks the fourth anniversary of my release from jail. But is life normal?  It is certainly more normal than the past three years, but normal is relative! Over…
Education…

Lost Sheep

19 Sep 201812 May 2020
The Lost Sheep How much does God want us to be with Him, and what lengths does He go to to reach us and bring us back into His fold? …
My Story

My Necklace

12 Sep 201812 Sep 2018
For a little more than four years, one of the first things I do in the morning is put a necklace around my neck.  Now this is not a gold…
Education…

Meeting Jesus

1 Aug 201828 Jul 2018
Recently I was asked to open a prayer meeting at our church.  This is something we started just recently, and it takes place at the end of our service, just…
My Story

Addiction & Strength

20 Jun 201816 Jun 2018
So I've struggled with a number of addictions in my life, and still struggle today. How we overcome addiction, however, gives us strength. As a truck driver, some of my…
My Story

The After Effects

6 Jun 20186 Jun 2018
Writing a blog about a difficult part in your life and being so open about it is not easy.  At the start of this part of my journey, I worried…
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Lover not a hater!

23 May 20184 Jun 2018
Are you a lover, or a hater?  Is it possible to be both at the same time?  Which is the right choice?  On April 10, 2014 as I stepped inside…

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Welcome

Welcome to my blog, and thanks for viewing it. My name is Paul Croft and I live in a small town in Manitoba. I am a professional truck driver, and I’ve had my professional license since 2009. This is my second career. For most of my life I was in the grocery industry and was a grocery manager for about 25 years. I made the choice to get my license as my kids got older and moved away, placing a lot of strain on both my wife and I. The grocery business in a small town is a tough business and my dream had always been to drive a semi, so I took that step. Although that step was a positive move, it also eventually resulted in my spending 7 months in jail. During that time, I developed a close relationship with God, and this blog is about that relationship and how I work through my challenges, especially being on the road. My life is far from perfect, but I can always turn to God for strength and inspiration. If I can be a small inspiration for you to change your life, then I have accomplished part of my mission here. Your comments and questions are welcome and could be published onsite.  I hope to update on a regular basis. Come back often, and God Bless.

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LEMONJOOZ

The Art of Blogging

For bloggers who aspire to inspire

Inmate Blogger

A Collection of Blogs Written By Men & Women In Prison

DanVenture Travels

Walking Wounded

By His stripes we are healed!

anajurenaux.wordpress.com/

Drop The Guilt and Humanize

Haden Clark

Better conversations toward a better tomorrow.

Walking On Unsteady Ground

My ground is unsteady, God makes it steady for me. If we weren't broken, we wouldn't need to be saved.

Run With It

So that a herald may run with it

Perfect Chaos

The Philosophy Blog of Steven Colborne

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My experiences on the road

Pam Cychowski's Blog

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