My oldest sister Jen had a little baby girl named Izabella Faith Sasser. She is the cutest baby ever and is getting prettier everyday!
Our second Christmas was so much fun this year being with friends and family. We finally moved into the 20th century and bought a nice new TV! Josh is in love! Our close friends Brent and Ashley also got engaged this Christmas which is so exciting. I think they are planning the wedding for late April. Can wait to post pictures
God has been working in our lives so much these past couple of months. It has been a life changing experience for the both of us. It’s almost been two years since Josh and I got married and it still feels like yesterday when we walked down that isle! I love him more than ever and can’t wait to see what God has in store for us. We are attending Origins Church and have met some awesome friends there that not only are great friends but lift me and Josh up so much as a couple! We started a small group at Ben and Myla Steiger house that have about 6-8 couples and it has been an amazing experience for us. We are reading the book called “Crazy Love”. http(://www.crazylovebook.com/) If you haven’t read it yet please do. It will change your outlook on life so much.
A couple weeks ago I also attended a girls bible study group with over 50 women in the study. The Bible study was lead by Stacy Neal. The book that we read was written by Beth Moore called “So long Insecurities”. That is another book that has challenged me so much this year. You don’t realize how many insecurities you have as a women until you read the book. One thing that I have learned is to “Hold up our Wounds to the Healer” and not to our spouses or friends. God is the answer to all of our struggles and trials. I’ve always known that in my heart but to actually GIVE it to God is totally different then just knowing that you should be. I have also learned that while in a trial to embrace the trial and learn from it and not to beat yourself up about it. Try to embrace Joy in the rough times.
Right now I am reading this awesome book and one of the quotes were “ Not till we have become humble and teachable, standing in awe of God’s holiness and sovereignty, acknowledging our littleness, distrusting our own thoughts, and willing to have our minds turned upside down, can divine wisdom become ours.” J.I Packer. When I read that quote it spoke so much to my heart so much and it made me realize that I am so little and how God is so BIG!
Here are some fall pictures that we took! :) I love my family! Lauren is expecting again too!!!
Here is a devotional that I got today and wanted to share with you.
Walking by Faith
2 Corinthians 5:6-8
We perceive our world through sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—and respond according to the information gained by these five senses. Yet God tells us that there is a higher reality, even though our perceptions appear as truth. And our Father commands us to walk by faith, not according to what we see.
So, what is this Christian faith? It is the confident conviction that God is all He claims to be in His Word. The truth of who He is depends only on the Almighty—it is not based on our opinions, circumstances, or feelings. Nor is it something we can scientifically measure. And remember, belief is a gift from the Lord, not something we create (Eph. 2:8). Therefore, we can ask Him to help us if we find our faith faltering.
The way we walk by faith is through our conduct, lifestyle, and choices. The Holy Spirit guides our steps, and we purposefully follow. It is important that we ask for direction and wisdom, expect that He will answer and meet our needs, and trust that He knows what is best.
At times, of course, we'll make mistakes. But God is always there to forgive our repentant hearts and help us back on track. As we grow into a deeper relationship with Christ, we become more focused on Him, and our trust increases.
When we try to handle life on our own, the stress can be overwhelming. How wonderful that our Creator offers us rest and peace as we trust Him to lead in all we do. Our infinitely wise, perfectly loving, and completely sovereign Father is supremely capable to care for His children.
