January At Our Home

January was a nice month of settling back into our regular routines after traveling for 3 weeks over the holidays.  We started off the new year with a snow storm, resulting in a beautifully snow-blanketed ground.  There is something about bare branches covered in snow that creates such a serene and quiet mood.

The winter has given me many opportunities to experiment with cooking new soups and stews.  Yum!  And, of course, I've been consuming mugs of hot chocolate.

At the beginning of the year, Zach and I began co-leading a Sunday School class at our church here with another couple.  We are studying the book of Philippians.  It has been a true joy to be able to minister in this way and get to know people in the class better.

While we have been settling back into our life in the mountains, this past month also has marked the "beginning of the end" of our time here.  Since Zach's position with the collegiate ministry is an internship that will end in May, we are seeking where the Lord would have us serve next.  While nothing is set in stone yet, January brought glimpses of the assurance that He does have a plan and a place for us.  We're so excited to finish out our time here strong and discover what the next step is!