There's a lot of building repair to be done on this place. Here's an example. It's what was left of a small I-beam that holds up one side of this classroom building. i found a nice piece of galvanized at a junkyard for dirt cheap. i'm REALLY suprised this place hadn't fallen down yet, but i geuss buildings can have gaurdian angels too! My family and i have been so blessed to be here! The kids have lots of room, good weather and good friends to play with. Atreyu rarely wears anything but a diaper. And Lauren is deepening relationships but misses friends DEARLY! i miss you guys too, but i stay busy enough to keep me from gettin' bummed. A few days ago we had a gathering in the worship building that partly consisted of breaking up into small groups of four people. In these groups we picked a person then prayed for GOD to give us something to share with them, and continued with each person. WHOA! It was cool! Everyone had a different vision for that person, but they all corresponded. After we shared with that person what we saw, we prayed for them accordingly. Talk about gettin' your socks blessed off! It is so fitting to take time to listen to GOD when we pray, but seldom practiced or taught. A creed of YWAM is to "Know GOD and make him known." i believe we spend lots of time thinking and talking of what we know of GOD, but too often forget to strive to know him better. As much as i like to be out in the quiet countryside, i'm starting to understand the importance of community and the meaning of fellowship. Accountability, encouragement, unconditional love, seeking truth without agenda, and opening ourselves up to what GOD has for us as a church, not just for ourselves; These are all very important parts of fellowship and GOD's plan for us as christians. Hug somebody today that you fellowship with, especially if it's uncomfortable. Comfort zones are gardens for weakness. Stretch out your spiritual muscles so that you may have that fulfilling feeling of knowing that you worked a good day for the ultimate purpose. Point of Grace has a song that says "Love is the answer to the ultimate question", the "ultimate question" being "What is the meaning of life?" None of us have seen GOD, so we don't fully understand this concept. But as your eyes adjust to HIS light, the picture becomes clearer and more beautiful. Ask HIM to show you his character, seek and you will find. Have a blessed Sabbath.