Full of Joy

Pregnancy. The word is packed with punch. It carries a load, just like it’s own definition. For some the word signifies something quite unplanned. Uncalculated. For others, it brings the deepest form of indescribable joy. Something long-awaited. Something intangible, yet more real than anything has ever been. Yet still others ache at hearing the word, as it has only ever been used to describe another woman other than herself. On Friday I had a gut-wrenching conversation with a woman who described having a glorious encounter with her husband, then found herself a few weeks later peeing on that infamous stick in the bathroom. When she saw the word Pregnant, time stood still. Emotions poured over her like a train barreling down the tracks. Elation! Joy! Fear! Worry! Doubt! Stress! Awe! Wonder! Terror! Questions! There was life nestled tiny in her womb, created by the Creator Himself. As this woman continued to share, things came crashing to a halt almost before they began. The blood-sp...

We’ve officially been living in our new State for 5 weeks now. In some ways it feels like a lot longer. In just 35 days, the Spirit has moved in such a way we feel like different people than when we arrived. My feet hit the ground of the farm we are living on that first day, and tears pooled in my eyes. Even though it was dreary outside, my soul was bright was hope. Bursting with anticipation. It was as if we literally drove out of the darkness of one State and into the light of another. The Light has remained over our heads ever since. In 35 days we have… ~Joined a Love After Marriage (LAM) course (check out the powerful Bethel curriculum here ) which includes meeting with a small group weekly. The LAM course kicked off with a TWELVE HOUR (yes, I said 12 hour!) intensive session. No children! At the end of our time, there will be a full blown weekend retreat, as well. No children! Through this we’re getting to know some incredible couples and have experienced the mighty work of God....