Here We Go!

My journey has been great!  I have been married now to my favorite person in the world for almost 16 years.  We have 4 incredible children who make me stand in wonder at our sovereign God who has gifted each of them in unique ways to serve in his kingdom.  They also make me laugh.  I served 8 years at a Christian school and still love seeing all that God is doing in the lives of those I once taught.  I have spent the past 6 years alongside families such as ours as we work our salvation and share struggles and seek to honor Christ with our lives.  I cannot imagine a better life.  

Yet I did find myself dissatisfied.     For the past year and a half we have been struggling with a desire to follow Christ in a new direction, unseen and unknown.  God has placed into our hearts an insatiable desire for others, particularly families.  Having been on this journey now for 16 years and with 4 kids, we know the rigors of marriage and parenting.  It's not for sissies!  We are also acquainted with the what-have-we-done stares of new parents, the working-many-jobs-getting-paid-for-none moms, the if-I-have-to-hear-one-more-whiny-voice dads, and the return-trip-to-the-store-because-I-forgot-the-toilet-paper facing young families today.  And God has set our hearts for these!  

After much prayer and questioning and ignoring and surrendering, God has birthed a new church in our hearts.  Family Life Church at Cypress is on its way.  We are in the process of securing a location, filing all the paperwork and working out the numerous details.  (The Articles of Incorporation are complete and Bylaws are written!)  And we are looking for those whose hearts are compelled by the Spirit of God to come and be a part.  

We are currently planning a dinner on Sunday evening, April 21, at 5pm for anyone interested in finding out more about what God has in store for these exciting times.  We will share the vision, update everyone on our current status, share our needs, unfold our potential timeline, and share what God has placed in our hearts!

God has given us a great love for his church.  By His grace, we will love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength and we will love our neighbor as ourself!

Here We Go!