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ATLAS of Sioux Falls Our Location:
196 E. 6th St. Telephone: (605) 977-0760 Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday Our Team:
Justin Vandewater: Director Hi, I'm Justin Vandewater, slave to Christ, husband to Jaymi, dad to Grace, Lainey, Joah and director of ATLAS here in Sioux Falls. I've really struggled through seasons in my life with pride, identity, cynicism, religiosity, lust, arrogance, focus, jealousy, bitterness, and purpose. As over-arching themes winding through each of these seasons and gripping my heart for many years were small little lies I was believing (maybe you can relate!): "what job you have, what car you drive, what house you own, what clothes you wear define who you are," "money will fulfill you," "your job will fulfill you," "you need to please people," "you're better than that person," "you're too good for that job," "it's all about you and your comfort," "you deserve recognition," "you can't give that much," "you're right, they're wrong," "one look won't hurt," "You're entitled to that," "Just work harder." These lies were so subtle that, even though I loved God and would profess Him as Lord and Savior in my heart, my mind was being swayed and I would look to Him primarily for personal fulfillment. For most of my life I have had a very self-centered relationship with Jesus Christ. My prayers focused on my own needs, blessings and happiness. How can God make my life more comfortable? I wanted to use God for my purposes. "What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God - through Jesus Christ our Lord!" Romans 7:24 By God's design, mercy and love I have had several people leave a distinct mark on my life through each of these seasons and replace some of the deception that had seeped into my life with the solid rock of Truth. Paul goes on in Romans to say, "do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." My heart shifted from wanting to use God for my purposes, to wanting to be used by God for His purposes. Without the Godly influence and intentional discipleship of these people I know I would not be where I am at today. God has used these relationships to shape my passion for ATLAS, helping and equipping others to Attain Truth, Love And Self-control in their lives as well. Todd Boote Carrie Sanchez Board Members
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