For any who do not know much about my past, in December of 2017, the Lord led me to change direction in life and go back to school for Social Work and Substance Use Disorder. I had worked 40 years in the automotive field as a primary way of making a living. Part of the reason I chose those two areas of study was that I saw a need in the world around me to be involved, and I was an expert in substance abuse for many years and figured I could use my experience to help others. It was January 16, 2018 that was my first day back in college after being away from it for almost 30 years. Going back to higher education was not something I ever expected to do at the age of 53. There were many different areas of school that I had apprehension in and probably the most would be the teachers. One of the blessings about having technology in the modern era that I never had before was a website called “rate my professor,” as I needed a writing 102 class. I found an instructor who had good reviews and when I got to his class I discovered that he was using old school comic books as our reading material, big win for me because picture books were so much better, lol. I was at Pima College for 3 ½ years and in every one of the 20 classes that I was in, I was able to share Jesus with many of my classmates and even my teachers. The verse that encouraged me to continue in the mission trip I was involved in is written in *Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.* and desired others to see my good works and glorify my Father in heaven. I would like to thank all of those who supported me in that time emotionally, spiritually in prayer, and in a variety of other ways. The mission field was open and it seemed as if the workers were really few. Since completing those degrees God is providing for my family and I by having me provide attendant care services for my grandchildren. Even though I minister in many different areas of life I ask for you to continue to pray for me as my current assignment is to minister to those active as the children’s therapy providers and support staff. This is not only where I am able to minister, but my whole family, even to the youngest in our home, my grandson who is eight does this as well. My prayer is that God continues to give us more boldness and direction to point others to the Lord Jesus as well as help us be able to focus on homeschooling all four children and the ministry entrusted to us in all that we do. May God help us take the words to heart written in *Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”* That is how we as a family are trying to live and praying that all who read these words are striving for that as well. 

My BeLoved, may the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to support the ministry God has entrusted to me either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.*

To any who are interested, please feel free to reach out to me with prayer requests, questions, encouragement, or for information on how to come alongside me with financial support at pastord.blog@gmail.com or I do have a Zelle account associated with my phone number, 5202720387 last name Blaser. Thank you my Beloved for your ongoing prayers and support.