Making Circles

We've lived in Texas nearly 3 years. I can't believe how the time has flown by. We have a great life here. A great church, a great family, a great home. It really feels like home to us. That's saying a lot for us having lived in 4 different states since we've been married!

When we moved here, our church was 3 years old. It was still considered a church plant. It felt like a church plant and looked like a church plant. Our church is undeniably the most unique church I've ever been to or been a part of. There is so much to love. These past 3 years have also presented some of the hardest times that we've been through. There have been many moments of saying, "should we be here?" But time and time again, we are affirmed that we were called here and God has us here for a reason. He's grown us and stretched us and taught us a lot.

In December our church found a home.



This is a big deal for a young church, and a church that has met in many different locations, a church that's had to load and unload trailers and trucks week after week. A church that hasn't had a place to really call "home." Our church bought the building you see above. It's an office building that has offices in it. Our church renovated part of it for the churches use, a worship center, a children's wing, and offices. The other parts are leased out to businesses: a dentist, dermatologist, insurance agent, cleaning company, etc. It was the only way a church like ours could afford a permanent space by creating the income to pay the mortgage. It's a super unique situation and so cool to partner with so many businesses.

So, while we've been elated to have this "home" and to put our roots down, it's super scary. It's a financial leap of faith and a huge burden on Brian as he will lead his first capital campaign. A few weeks ago, my Mom's Bible Study that I lead started reading a book called, The Circle Maker, by Mark Batterson. This book has been so transformational in my life. It's challenged me beyond measure in my prayer life. It's help me to see God in a new light, and to learn things about myself. It's whole premise is about praying circles around things in your life. Praying boldly to a God who can do more than we can think or imagine. It's been amazing as I've circled our church in prayer to feel the anticipation of how God will answer our prayers. As a pastor's wife, I carry of lot of burdens for what happens at our church and this journey we're on is pretty scary. But, I'm learning so much about how God provides and how he wants us to approach him. I'd encourage you to read the book and dive into it.

I'm so grateful to be in this place for such a time as this, and will continue to make circles in prayer around many things in my life.