a simple request...

I'm going to depart from my usual newsy family updates to ask for your prayers. In almost 25 years of being married, Brian and I have always been actively involved in churches--no matter where we lived. And in a city with so many conservative Christian organizations you'd think that would be the case here. While we've enjoyed church in the Springs, it's been hard to settle into one ever since Brian resigned from his position at WVC. I think his 2 years as a full-time pastor (vs part-time in Ohio) made us more aware of things that we'd never paid much attention to before. No longer are we able to just enter church with an expectant, worshipful heart. Instead, we tend to over-analyze, I think. We're too critical. Yes, we've prayed about this many times. And yes, we desire to find a place where the three of us who remain at home can worship together. But so far it just hasn't happened. I love music where I know the words and can sing along, and loud drums and electric guitars feel more like a concert to me than worship. Brian and Bethany love loud guitars and drums! We want preaching from the Word...with some life application perhaps. Most of all, we want to surround ourselves with believers who live what they believe, and we want to serve Him alongside other believers. Community! Lately we feel a bit lost on Sundays, and that's a first for us. So if you feel so inclined when you hit your knees, we'd appreciate your prayers as we listen for His leading. We've already noticed how unhealthy it is to not be part of a worshipful church body. We miss having our hearts in tune with His. I know He hears the prayers of those who call on His name, so with a expectant heart, we'll wait on Him.