Well, it’s been a while since my last post… and so much has happened in the past couple months! Ever since our move to Comox from Calgary 5 years ago, God has been leading us with such intentionality. The past season here in the valley has brought incredible restoration, deep friendships, and growth in our lives that we never could have expected. Our move here started with a month sabbatical followed by the passing of my sister. The year that followed I worked at Starbucks and was able to focus my time on grieving well. At the end of that year I took a position with the Salvation Army as an outreach worker. That job allowed me to really get to know this Valley through the lives of the broken, those who serve them tirelessly, and many of our local churches (both congregations and leaders.) A year ago, I finished a 3 year position with the Salvation Army, and have loved the healing journey that God brought about as I stepped away.

About eight months ago, we clearly heard God ask us to get ready for what He had planned next. Through a process of prayer and shared journey (with friends and each other) Janna and I have made the decision to move to Lethbridge for a time of preparation. We will be working with Todd Atkinson and the community at River of Life who have been a divine gift of relationship, encouragement, and hope for us as we look to the next season of life.

On of the things God has revived and restored in our hearts is a deep love for Him and His church. This and the growing revelation of His love for us and others, has ignited a passion in our hearts. His life changing work in our lives (both as individuals and as a couple) has left us with a deep desire to share this gift of love and grace with the world around us. We are so excited about all that God has in store! At this juncture, it looks like we will spend 1-2 years in Lethbridge preparing to start a church. God’s plan for us is so perfect, and it’s been awe inspiring to see Him lovingly lead us to this decision.

Though it’s impossible to say with 100% certainty, our desire is to return to the Valley after our time in Lethbridge. We have come to really love this Valley, and would be so excited to see His Kingdom come here as it is in heaven.

A week ago I received an incredible Christmas gift from a dear friend. It was a T-Shirt containing a graphic that I believe to be of deeply prophetic significance for the journey we embark upon later this week.

The graphic contains a windmill in the one corner (Lethbridge) and a tree in the other (Comox). A closer look shows the prairie grass turning to ocean waves! This coupled with a word from God a couple weeks ago has so clearly affirmed for us our decision to move forward on this journey. We are so excited to walk the path God has set in front of us, knowing that ‘He will guide us along the best pathway for our lives’ ps 32.8 We’re so thankful to all of you who have shared our journey this past 4-5 years, and ask you to continue as we pray:

Holy Spirit Come for Christ’s Sake

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