Well, I thought I would post some updates in my life! We have been so busy! We are expecting a 4th child! He/she will be arriving in late May 2008. Briana’s pregnancies are very difficult, so I have been on tilt for quite a while now. Between pioneering a new church plant (www.portlandcurrent.com) running a home business, parenting and husbanding, all I have to say is wow! I have never been stretched like this in my life, and I thought my last 7 years was challenging! I have been at the edge of myself and beyond for the last 2 years now. I would like to say that the Lord has been so good to me during this time. In a season with the struggles I have faced, I can see how easy it could be to crack or let down on some area of my life. If I didn’t have Jesus in my life, I really don’t know how I could have made it. His faithfulness, patience and grace have strengthened me and I am believing we are entering into a very fruitful time in our life. Reflecting on 2007, I really have grown personally. Many things I had been taught in principle I had the opportunity to live out and apply to my life in very personal ways. Tough times are precious times when you have the right perspective. Many of our friends have come through some difficult times as well and I praise God for that. I have never had more expectation in my life as I do now. To have the opportunity to serve the Lord in this capacity is such an honor for me. You see, I got plucked out of a hopeless life by Jesus, I was going down fast, and He has lifted me up and put my feet on solid ground. Those are not hollow words to me. I have such a passion for people to know Jesus personally and to experience the same love, acceptance and purpose I have received from Him. If you are down, I want you to know that Jesus is alive and wants to lift your head. He will give you hope and strength. Christianity is not a religion, it is a Kingdom with a king, who’s name is Jesus. If you call on Him, expect a miracle! Have a wonderful Christmas! We are going to enjoy this Christmas, we don’t have any money to do anything, but it isn’t sad. We have a tree and a couple things for the kids. It is actually nice to be out of the money spending frenzy this year!”  I will just let Violet fix us  up with Christmas dinner!