o·bey verb (used with object) 1. to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions,wishes, or instructions of: to obey one’s parents. 2. to comply with or follow (a command, restriction, wish,instruction, etc.). 3. (of things) to respond conformably in action to: The car obeyed the slightest touch of the steering wheel. 4. to submit or conform in action to (some guiding principle,impulse, one’s conscience, etc.). Of course, these definitions leave out the object of true obedience…  God, the Father.

We have spent the Christmas holiday in Ferris, Texas visiting family.  In just a few short weeks, we’ll be headed to Ukraine and wanted to spend this time with our loved ones.  Who knows when we’ll be able to spend Christmas with our family again. Obviously, one of the large needs in our lives is

We continue to marvel at God’s faithfulness.  It seems like every time we begin to get a bit anxious and wonder what in the world we are doing — planning the move to Ukraine — God comes through with some sort of major confirmation. This week was no exception.  He confirmed through His amazing Word

what’s going through my heart and mind these days. It’s been a very busy time of year, as it always is, with hours of preparation  and rehearsals for the Living Christmas Tree, our church’s annual Christmas program. It’s a time of year that even though somewhat hectic, we as a family very much enjoy. Our