Our Little Valentines

Aidan & Jonatha sporting new V-Day sweaters knit by Nanny. Our kids have an abundance of clothes, gloves, hats, sweaters and scarfs knit by my mom. She sure does a good job and we truly have some nice heirlooms to treasure for a long time.

Jonatha & I are going out on a Daddy-Daughter date today. I think she should pay. Raid the piggy bank!

Thoughts from the Word

Ephesians 1:7-8...In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. I am particularly moved every time I read Ephesians chapter 1. I can't number the times I have read this passage and walked away with something new to consider. Today, I was focused on the word "lavished." The word means to bestow with abundance or to shower. Think about taking a shower and how you are completely washed with water (if you have a good shower head, that is). God literally showers us with his grace, and not just his grace alone. He showers us with the riches of his grace. I take this as the very best aspects of his grace. Today, don't just walk through your routine without considering that God is showering you with the very best of his grace and wants to use you for his glory.

His Place

I play guitar tonight for the last time with my friends on the worship team at His Place. I have been with the group for just shy of 7 years. I think back on all the memories of One Way Street, the first time I practiced and Dan wondered who this punk kid was joining the group, all the concerts and worship events, summer festivals at Valentine, True Love Waits rallies, Dave's vocal drum machine, even the arguments! People I have had the privilege of playing with include Job Vigil, Dan Nickel, Dave Wert, Greg & Lynita Hood, Kelley Davis, Brett Terry, Lissa Zuniga, Laura Terry, Danni Franzen, Lina Sutton. When music is set for the purpose of worship to God, you see why God created music in us. Wes King said once that the greatest musical instrument is the human voice. Think about it...God has given us the ability to worship him through our voice, not only in song, but in testimony. I pray today my life will be a song of praise, and that I will worship him in every moment.

Housing Update

We are looking to drive to Denver again this week to take care of some paperwork for the new job and make a visit to the townhome community we plan to live in. The location of our future home is in Superior (just next to Louisville). The community is filled with 1200+ apartments and townhomes. It has its own lake/beach, community center, indoor basketball and weight facilities, tennis courts, racquetball courts, and even a small movie theatre. All of these are free of charge to use for residents, making it a great way to connect with our neighbors. We plan to do a 12 month lease and go from there. We have been praying for wisdom on where to live and believe this will allow us the best way possible for now to connect with those around us and provide a safe, enjoyable place for our children. Check it out on the link provided.

Answered Prayer & Praise!

On Tuesday Jan and I were discussing the unsettled feeling we had about continuing a job dependent on sales. We both felt the work I am in is as good a fit as we could ask for, but that being dependent on commissions to feed my family was very stressful.

Today I received a call to continue doing what I love doing, but work in a support position on a guaranteed salary. We have been asking God to provide work that will support the move if he so desired us to move. That prayer has been answered. I am excited and eager to get back to work, which will begin February 21st. I also have the privilege of working Monday-Thursday, leaving me with more time to spend with Emmaus Road and especially my family. I can't wait to see what else God has in store for the people of Boulder and surrounding communities...Praise Him!