Mere Christianity

It is two weeks before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Every year this season ushers in a period of deep spirituality for Ulrich and I. This year, the heaviness of the Spirit began in Advent and I am preparing for a wild ride with God over the next few months. From conversations I have had with many of you, I feel that the Holy Spirit is pushing us all to step out this season into the wildness of what God is calling us to.

Over Christmas, several people in the family expressed interest in reading Mere Christianity together. This might be a great time to do that. What I love about this book and why I feel like it is a good fit for all of us to share together is that it focuses on aspects of Christianity which are common across all churches.

I think we have some pretty profound differences in our approaches to faith, which in my eyes is a good thing. It means our faiths are authentic. BUT, as a family trying to find common ground on such an important subject, it can be challenging. Mere Christianity has the potential to bypass things that would potentially bog us down to force us to push on in discussing things of deeper importance.

Whether or not you decide to join me, I am going to post regularly with my thoughts about each chapter. I hope they encourage you. I would love to hear every one else's take. This is an incredibly easy to read book. The chapters are short and the language is simple. BUT it is crazy dense. The concepts are mind-blowing and I would love to get your perspective. Love you...xoxox

Life updates

I want to thank everyone for a wonderful vacation. 2012 was a year of being barely able to see straight and this holiday season was a chance for me to sit on my ass with no expectations. In my heart, I wanted to do more with each of you, but I was plain tired and needed a refill. You all made that possible and I have headed back to Cali with my gloves on ready for all the adventure that comes with 2013.

I feel like we all have a lot of adventure in front of us this year and am using this post as an invitation to share our journey together.

For Ulrich and I, it will be sink or swim with our startup. No matter what happens life will be very different for us at the end of this year.

For Chris, the adventure is in a new job and direction.

For Adam and Kelsey, the year brings promise of travel and settling into a new life on the eastern half of the state.

For Jay and Toni, the adventure of getting married and starting a life together.

For Scott, a cool job in Hawaii and then to school in the fall.

For mom and dad, there is a great adventure in building TPS with new software and new opportunities.

I feel that as a family, our roads are leading us in separate directions as we explore God's call on each of our lives. I know that I will be incredibly busy with everything on my plate, but I also realized while I was home that I am missing the day to day developments in each of your lives.

I want to hear about job interviews, wedding plans, interesting days at work. Life as it unfolds.
Facebook helps with that but I'm wondering if people would be willing to post short updates on this blog