Why did we start this blog?

As you might have guessed from the subtitle, we are Christians, and much of this blog will reflect that. The "one thing" that Paul says in Philippians 3:13-14 ("One thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.") is very meaningful to us, as we see the gospel of Christ worked out practically in our lives. Another "one thing" verse that is behind this blog is Psalm 27:4, "One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple." Both passages speak of a pursuit of God and His rewards and what He is doing, and that is our desire for our own lives, and to share with you some of that here.

Another verse about "one" that will work itself out here is Genesis 2:24, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." Yes, we are married, and we know firsthand that marriage is both a blessing and a challenge, and can only be truly rewarding with God's blessing, direction, and abundant help. We will be sharing some about our journey and the challenges and victories we encounter along the way.

An additional "one" passage that comes to mind and embodies one of our aims is John 17:20-21, "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me." We want to connect with other believers for mutual encouragement, challenge, and blessing, and the practical outworking of the gospel in our everyday lives.

Thanks for reading!