crazy corinne

For those of you who know Corinne, the word crazy comes as no surprise. Here within the past few weeks Corinne has really had some sweet moments. She has recently taken up soccer and absolutly loves to play. It’s been so fun to watch her games. Right now her team is 4-0…they ROCK! If I’m not mistaken they’re called the “dragonflies.” It’s been hard not to laugh at the dads who get alittle carried away with cheering on their girls…it gets pretty intense. On another quick note she has really embraced Christ in a real way. We spent close to 20 minutes praying together last night and I loved to hear from her heart. She prayed that “all the world would know the love of God so that they would be safe.” I think safe translates as saved for the older audience reading this blog. I’ve found myself being so blessed by hearing what’s important to the heart of a 5 year old. God calls us to a “childlike” faith and I think Corinne models this well for me. In closing I’ll leave you with a picture of her wearing her latest creation. These glasses are made of grade “A” construction paper. For some reason she had a hard time centering them for the shot…otherwise they seem to be helping with her vision. I hope all is well for everyone…
In Him,
Josh

brave

I’ve enjoyed Dallas more than I thought I would. I feel brave here. I know that’s an odd way to start this blog, but it’s what’s on my heart. I’ve found myself in so many conversations with so many people of diversity. It was hard for me to imagine why God wouldn’t want to place us in downtown NLR…but now I see that He had something bigger than we had confined Him to doing in us. We have gay neighbors, neighbors from India, Asia, Mexico, and even the young engaged couple that lives together. I’ve found myslf driving home with complete strangers in the back seat of my car. And yes, I’ve even found my donut stop here. Believe it or not, I’ve lost my appetite for donuts but I still find joy in taking the girls every now and then. I stopped into a shop the other day that offers bagels and donuts and soon found myself visiting with an Asian women who was struggling in her marriage. Before I left…she shared how she and her husband have been married 25 years and how they have one son who they both seem close with. God reminded in my conversation with her that time can be the most precious gift you can give someone. I felt like I might be late for work and began to worry for a moment in the midst of our conversation…then God reminded me that THIS is what being the church looks like…taking time to listen and talk with broken people. I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to face life without Christ. I just thank God that He somehow still chooses to use us to be salt and light to the world. Be brave guys…
In Him,
Josh