Grace for salvation – and SO much more!
“And God is strong enough to make every grace abound within you, so that you may always have enough of everything in abundance, for the purpose of doing every good work.” – 2 Corinthians 9:8, MWNT
Sometimes, things ARE better than you expect!
I love facing challenges that stretch me beyond what I expect… especially when they take me to arenas where others have never fought. So when I talk about the advantages of living in a tent, please don’t feel bad for me! Each objective pushes me to be free of mindsets and modern conveniences most cannot live without.
If I remain bold over time, I learn from my failures and successes. And what I learn can help prepare God’s servants to live in places that are unbelievably difficult to get to.
Winter in a camper: Not what I expected
Nine months ago, God provided a camper for me to live in. What a wonderful blessing it has been to call this place home! It’s just the right size for me: not too big, not too small.
I expected to live in the camper through the Maine winter. So I made preparations for the cooler weather. This included buying long underwear, a ceramic space heater and an induction cooktop.
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Welcome to Mount Desert Island!
Welcome to Mount Desert Island! You dreamed of the day when life would calm down just enough so that you could come to visit… And now, you’re here!
We would like to help make your visit to The Island as (pleasantly) unforgettable as possible.
No one has paid us anything to recommend the restaurants or shops we feature on our website. We chose them because each one is a high value, great experience establishment… Yet the crowd that floods our backyard like the time does not seem to notice them…
Bar Harbor, as seen from Porcupine Island across the bay
Our recommendations are not for those who prefer to stand in line for long periods of time. They are not for those who prefer to buy “authentic” China-made souvenirs instead of locally Maine-made goods.
And if you are in a rush to see the Island as fast as you can so that you can check it off of your bucket list and head home, then press the back button on your browser immediately.
The Margaret Todd
Part of the experience of a vacation on the Island is to enjoy ocean breezes and lighthouses, the whales and wildlife, and moments with family and friends you’ll never forget.
To enjoy Mount Desert Island at its best, follow us, and other locals like us, as we lead you away from the beaten pathways, to places where there is still room to sit, and watch the tide come in and go out.
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