I like to refer to the last couple of months as “The Blip”.  We packed up all of our belongings and moved to an apartment in St. Louis, Missouri with the best of intentions to stay for a while.  A big life change.  A new state.  A new city.  A new job for big Jon.  A new home.  A new… Read More

When Jesus says, “Follow me.”  You just have to go. I really try to be reasonable when it comes to moving.  I do.  But the truth is, this time it is challenging my patience, my faith, and my sanity just a bit.  You see, about two weeks after I arrived in Missouri, Big Jon was notified that his job would… Read More

Big Jon and I moved our family to Southeastern Wisconsin about 5 years ago.  Prior to that, we were deeply ensconced in great church family with many true friends.  We not only “did church” together, but we socialized together, watched each other’s children grow up together, and really loved each other.  Since moving to this area we have been searching… Read More

Recently, I heard a sermon where the pastor suggested that when making friends,  what people really want is companionship.  And it struck me that not only does this apply to friendships, but also to marriage – the best friendship of all.