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Life

Pause

15 Jul 202011 Jul 2020
And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.Genesis 2:2 I…
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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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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…
Life…

This Is Me!

6 May 20202 May 2020
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.Genesis 1:27 Hello to me, from me. Weird sentence,…
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My Way

22 Apr 202018 Apr 2020
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”John 14:6 Frank Sinatra, also known as “Old Blue…
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God Loves You

8 Apr 20208 Apr 2020
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.John 3:16 My relationship with God…
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2019-2020

25 Mar 202023 Mar 2020
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 If you’ve been around here long enough, you’ll know that verse…
Life

Old Buildings

18 Mar 202017 Mar 2020
Have you ever been driving down the highway and see the old farm buildings that are in the process of decaying and falling down? I would see them all the…
Life

God’s Perfect Number

11 Mar 20209 Mar 2020
And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.Genesis 2:2 [Editor’s…
Life…

Wrongful Imprisonments

19 Feb 202015 Feb 2020
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.Acts 16:25 Being in jail was the most humbling experience in my…
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The Call of the Road

12 Feb 202010 Feb 2020
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.Psalm 118:8 In 2009 I went from being a grocery manager / customer service representative to being…
Life

The Struggle is Real

5 Feb 20201 Feb 2020
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.James 1:3 I’m amazed as I lay here in my hospital bed that I’ve been in hospital so long.…
Life

New Friends & Old Friends

22 Jan 202018 Jan 2020
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.Proverbs 18:24 As most of you know I’m in hospital with…
Life…

Looking Back

8 Jan 202027 Dec 2019
One of my favourite Garth Brooks songs is The Dance, which starts out: Looking back on the memory of, the dance we shared beneath the stars above. And it goes…
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Baby Robins

13 Nov 20199 Nov 2019
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and…
Life…

Close Encounters

23 Oct 201919 Oct 2019
[As you may know I’ve experienced a major health scare. I am still in hospital dealing with this, but trying to normalize my life. Getting my blog up and running…
Life…

Gillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Me

21 Aug 201920 Aug 2019
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1st Thessalonians 5:16-18 So this is the start of my…
Life

Hospital vs Jail

15 Aug 201915 Aug 2019
I am the way, the truth, and the life.John 14:6 [Editor’s note. I am a day late for reasons that will become obvious. And secondly, this post was composed completely…
Life

Bucket List

22 May 201920 May 2019
In 2007 The Bucket List, a movie directed by Rob Reiner and starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson was a big hit, and remains so today. The two unlikely friends…
Life

Visit To The “Veggie Farm”

5 Sep 20185 Sep 2018
[I've missed a few weeks due to vacation which is all explained below.] My wife and I spent much of August away from home and work at a wonderful location…

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 Philosophical Theology of Steven Colborne

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A Trucker’s Tale Of Redemption

Paul Croft's Truckin' Blog

My experiences on the road

Pam Cychowski's Blog

Travel with kids