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  • The Next Phase of the Journey

    In January 2025 I resigned as Executive Pastor of Ministry Strategies at The Austin Stone, and this is the letter that explained why. We stayed in Austin, partnered with Reliant, and began the work that became…

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  • Merry Christmas from the Engstrom Family

    I pray you are reminded of the infinite value of our Savior this Christmas…may He bring you joy and rest!  I’ll be picking back up blogging after the new year, so until then, enjoy a fun…

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  • Remembering Ronnie Smith

    The last week has been like nothing I have ever experienced before.  My friend Ronnie Smith went to be with The Lord on December 5th.  He was seeking to be a blessing to the Libyan people,…

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  • It’s a…

    BOY!!! It’s my great joy to introduce to you Owen Ryan Engstrom! He is 7 lbs, 1 oz, and 19.75 inches long, and completely healthy! We are praising God and rejoicing in His goodness to us!…

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  • Four Kids – Jim Gaffigan

    As we prepare for the arrival for baby #4 tomorrow, we’ve been doing plenty of work.  We’ve also been asking friends with four kids about what to expect, and we received a ton of wisdom. I’m…

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  • Being a Disciple

    The 2013 Verge Conference was themed around Discipleship, and has given me plenty to think about. As my family has grown and our church has continued to grow, my time is increasingly spoken for. It seems…

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  • Engstrom Family Christmas Picture History

    Here’s a brief history of our Christmas cards and Santa pics.  So fun to see how our kids have grown!  

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  • Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas from the Engstrom family!  We pray you experience the thrill of hope and rejoice in our Savior Jesus! And here’s a bonus pic with Santa!

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  • 9 Months

    Blogging isn’t really my strong suit, as it would appear.  The last time I wrote anything in this space was simply to wish the digital world “Merry Christmas”, and then I shut ‘er down.  Here’s a…

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  • Merry Christmas from the Engstrom Family!

    Merry Christmas from the Engstrom Family!  

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  • Updates on Camden

    For anyone who actually still reads this blog, you can find updates on my nephew Camden here: http://camdenmoore.wordpress.com Thanks for praying for him!

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