Getting started...

I have been meaning to start a blog for almost 5 years now; I've just never taken the initiative. I guess now is as good a time as any. :)

The past few weeks have been very busy for us. For some time now, Brandon has known that it was God's will he plant a church. We just thought it would be way down the road...until recently. God opened the door and somewhat shoved us through it. If there's one thing I've learned, it's when God tells you it's time, it's time. Fortunately, He never asks us to do something without providing the resources. We have been blessed with a team that possesses a multitude of talents and we are so excited about the mission laid out before us.

Our church plant will be called The Vine, in reference to John 15:5: "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." There will be MUCH more information to come soon as we begin putting God's plan into action.

In the midst of all that, we've had a wonderful time the past couple of weeks visiting with family and friends for Thanksgiving. We took some great family pics with Brandon's side of the clan, and hopefully we'll get to do the same with my folks here pretty soon.

An old one...but it will do for now

I also got the chance to Skype with my sister this past weekend! She's been stationed in Alaska since July, and it was great to see her face. Please keep her in your prayers. She's far away from home, doesn't have a car there, and it's snowing constantly. We're hoping she can change career field soon and get stationed somewhere a little warmer.

I've already finished most of my Christmas decorating and I am very much looking forward to all the Christmas festivities.


Well, I guess that's all for now! Until next time...