I made a post on my blog circuschurch about a church in Simi Valley, CA that is taking seriously what the bible has to say about what it really means to be a Jesus follower. This has drastically effected their understanding of what a building campaign should be and how they should be as a church. Interesting stuff. YOu can check the post out by clicking here.
Derrak
I took this picture on our first bike ride of the year. It was also the first bike ride with both of the boys. Actually it was Evan’s first bike ride EVER! That’s a lot of firsts for one picture.
Who knew you could have so much fun playing with diaper boxes while your naked!! (Actually they had their diapers on, but the story is more fun if I say they were naked.)
OK, she may be embarrassed by this but I am so proud of Melanie. She and I started a diet last October and to date I have lost 23 pounds which is a nice accomplishment. However, Melanie has lost 65 pounds!!! Isn’t she smokin hot!!
Last week, while Grandma Bottger was visiting, we pulled the pool out for the first time of the year. This was Evan’s first pool experience and I think it is safe to say that he LOVED it! Both Jackson and Evan play so well together, and they had a great time swimming.
Over mother’s day weekend I was looking out the front window of Melanie’s parents house (Grandma and Weepa) and saw these guys drive by. It was so funny because Jack was chillin big time. They did many laps around the house, and the whole time jack relaxed like he was at the spa. “Weepa, when is my full body massage?” Fun times with Weepa!!
This is Evan with Tori. Tori is one of the Zarbaugh’s, a family that has become very dear to our hearts here in MIchigan. SHe absolutely loves playing with Evan and Jack. I thought this picture was just too precious to not share.
I love this picture of Jack. I bet he is thinking, “Daddy, look at me in my big truck PJ’s. Can I wear them all day?”
Melanie and I continue to press on in our journey. I am still looking for a new position at a church. Recently I have had some great potential leads that we are very excited about. For us it is all about focusing in on wanting only one thing, to be exactly where God wants us. This has proven to be VERY difficult becasue it means we have to surrender everything to him. But, he has proven to us that he is in this with us and no matter where he calls us and what happens, he will still be there with us. I can not imagine why he cares for us in such amazing ways, but he does. How awesome is his grace!! We will keep you posted on the journey.
Derrak
