Precious Moments

Time has flown by since my last entry. Our family was attacked with a flu like bug and all of us were sick in one form or another. Praise the Lord it was mild, only lasting for a few days, unlike others we know who have been struggling for a couple of weeks. Our prayers are with you!
In the last couple of weeks I have had the chance to speak with some of you about your decisions to step out with us and jump into the stream. We've had lunch together, coffee, phone conversations and just good old fashioned fellowship. Thank you for those moments, they have been precious to me as I listen to God's work in your lives.
The events of this past week have reminded me of just how precious moments with people are. Pastor Earl's son-in-law passed away suddenly from complications with the flu. He has left a wife and six daughters. It's easy to grow accustomed to the every day with our family, our spouse and children. It's easy to take for granted the acquaintances and friends we interact with every day. In fact, it's the normal way life goes. It's not until something like a tragedy takes place that we stop and take an inventory of what's really important. Below is my inventory over the past couple of weeks:

• The voice of God through His Word
• Retreating with Lori in Brown County
• An afternoon with a smiling 2 1/2 month old named Lucy
• A conversation with Casey about her life with God
• Hearing Garrett pray on Sat. morning with the guys
• Playing games with Gavin and Maisy
• Watching men be used of God at the M2M Feast
• Lunch at the Wetzel's
• Discipleship meetings turned into friendships

I could go on! These are all precious moments to me. Gifts from the Good Giver. Take inventory today, continue to pray for Living Streams CC and your involvement. As the Count Me In lunch approaches on Mar 16, my excitement and anticipation grows. I long to see the beginnings of a new community of God come to life in and through us. I am praying for all of you!