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One of my primary callings is to be a protector of my family, my community, and those who cannot protect themselves.

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I am called to work hard and spend myself to provide for my people.

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I am called to preside, which I’d define as to lead and love.

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My name is Alexander Volkman. I am firstly, a man who loves the Lord. I

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Here I have listed any books I have read and genuinely recommend picking up for

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2021 Debrief & Looking Ahead to 2022

January 24, 2022
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Later than I’d planned. Here we are, having come to the end of 2021, starting 2022. This last year was much like 2020 in that it was a year full of blessings for which we are thankful to our faithful Lord for, but also some trials. We are learning to trust Him with thankfulness in the blessings, and also…

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The Projects of 2020

January 2, 2021
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Over the past several years, partly because of the work I do now, I have gotten into working with my hands and building things. I have shared some of my projects before, but wanted to share some of the things I got to do throughout 2020. I got to learn some new things/techniques, and I was able to make…

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Blessings in Disguise…or…How 2020 was a Great Year

December 31, 2020
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Right now, all over social media, headlines, and sentiments from passersby all seem to be echoing the same thing: “2020 is finally over!” I hear this from person after person and while I can see some of the reasons this is the consensus, I can’t help but wonder what they are missing. My perspective is that 2020 was a…

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2019 Debrief & Looking Ahead to 2020

January 1, 2020
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What happened to 2019? Here we are, starting a new year again. It boggles my mind to think of starting 2020. (though this is not new information) It seems like time moves faster and faster the older you are. 🙂 If I could describe 2019 in one word, I think I would go with growth. This past year, I…

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Tools I Use – Threema Pt. 2

July 9, 2019
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Previously, I talked about my decision to use Threema as my primary messaging app. I am writing a “part 2” because I wanted to add more info about Threema and how I use it. If you want to know what brought me to this app, check out Part 1. Disclaimer: I am not a cryptology expert; I only know…

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Tools I Use – Threema Pt. 1

June 28, 2019
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In our fast moving, constantly changing world of today, communication is a vital part of how we interact with everyone around us. There is a never-ending list of types of communication not limited to long-form (email), short-form (SMS, Instant Messaging), and social (Facebook, Twitter). I have a desire to talk about all the tools I use and what their…

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Song for the Day – The Star Spangled Banner

September 13, 2018
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I had been meaning to post this on 9/11, but life was a little crazy that day. If you find yourself being complacent, or ungrateful, spend a little time thinking about the men and women who have died. Remember why… https://youtu.be/c8C7i9kdEf8 … and never forget.

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