<p>Tom Montgomery has enjoyed an amazing journey through life. There</p><p>were lawns mowed newspapers delivered soda jerk auto mechanic</p><p>grocery store stocker/bagger/butcher roofer typist musician minister</p><p>church planter insurance sales and management. Life's ultimate joy has</p><p>been found with family.</p><p>Looking back has produced many ah ha moments. Paul wrote that</p><p>God makes everything work out according to his plan (Ephesians 1:11).&nbsp;</p><p>The above mentioned skills served a purpose. As time passes history makes more sense.</p><p><br></p><p>Riding in police cars with officers (as a minister) has taught humility</p><p>and imparted a vision of life beyond career or pleasure. Opportunities</p><p>arise to listen to hurting hearts and convey God's message of comfort.</p><p>Several experiences are chronicled in this journal along with insight</p><p>that has come.</p><p>According to Tom I partner with those who read through this journal.</p><p><br></p><p>We have experienced joy along with trauma which produces thanksgiving and hope.&nbsp;</p><p>My goal is to place focus on our divine purpose. </p>