perspective on "rights"

I give up my right to a comfortable bed. Rather I trust God as my strength and endurance. I give up my right to see results. Rather, I trust God, His purposes and fruit in His timing. I give up my right to have control of circumstances. I entrust to God my circumstances to His purposes in making me Christ-like. I give up my right to having pleasant circumstances. I entrust to God the privilege of suffering for His sake.

Part of the covenant we sign for our trip to New Orleans this summer.

Mission Statement

Nate's "mission statement" -

I desire to become a man after God’s own heart. I will lead my wife and children by example to Christ through use of my values, dreams and passions for the Lord. I aspire to be genuine, transparent and empathetic with those who are suffering. I am determined with God’s strength to have a lasting impact through a relationally based ministry.