Jack Walks a Mile (to him, at least)

Our soon-to-be year old son, Jack, took his first real steps yesterday. He'll turn a year on the 22nd. It's been really interesting raising a boy (we have two older girls, too). The girls really love to help out with him. Tessa, our oldest, is always getting him to giggle. I love the way they play together. I wonder how long that will last when he starts getting into their stuff. Right now, he isn't allowed to go into the girls room-- too many small toys he can get in trouble with. I can't wait to be able to do "guy" stuff with him.

Tiny Refrigerator Warm Our Hearts

I (Cindy) was asked today what I was thankful for and my first thought was -- a refrigerator. I am sure most of you would not have thought of that. Most of us don’t think much about a refrigerator. In fact we probably take it pretty much for granted. About 2 weeks ago, my refrigerator stopped working. The light was on but it wasn’t cold. Fortunately a friend of mine had a little tiny college refrigerator, so I had space for milk and eggs and a couple other things. It was amazing how fast I had to eat my leftovers. Nothing got moldy or old in the fridge. I used every ounce of space I had. When God provided a new refrigerator, I was blessed. If I had gotten a new refrigerator immediately, I would not be so thankful. A refrigerator that keeps things cold with enough room for food for my family – it makes life easier. I thank God for the week without a fridge and I now appreciate in a new way something God gave me. There are lots of blessings from God around us. What can we be thankful for today?

October 2008 Update

From one of our staff in India:
There is a person from a village in Utter Pradesh who can neither read nor write. He accepted Christ by seeing the JESUS film in his village. After coming to know Jesus as his Savior and as he has grown in his faith, he has had a desire to share about Jesus with his relatives and other people. But the problem is he is illiterate.

One day, he asked one of our JESUS film staff, “I have a desire to share the Word of God with my relatives and other people, but how can I share with them?” Then the staff member started working with him on the 21 stories which he had already learned from StoryRunners. Now he is sharing the Word of God through the stories. Already, he has brought five people to Christ and they are coming to regular cell group meetings.


In addition to my work with StoryRunners, for the last few weeks I (Shawn) have been assisting part-time with a Campus Crusade ministry called Broken Phonebooth. Broken Phonebooth Productions is a film production group working under the JESUS Film. Its purpose is to reveal spiritual truth and help create tools for spiritual growth, primarily through narrative film. I will be learning many aspects of filming, including producing and editing. My time with Broken Phonebooth will allow for greater diversity in what I’m doing.

The group just finished a short film about spiritual breathing. I have been able to help a little in the post-production aspect, setting up showings, naming the film (we’re calling it “Don’t Hold Your Breath”), etc.

As we wrap up this current project I have been getting ready for the next major film project this coming spring or summer. Again, I have taken a producing role, getting information on locations for our next shoot, as well as various other things in preparation.

As you might remember, my degree is in Electronic Media and I spent a lot of time with video and film when I attended Moody Bible Institute. I am really interested in learning the different areas of filming and how the Lord can use short films to teach and prepare us for ministry in everyday life. At the end of this month I have been invited to attend a two-day film shoot here in central Florida. I will be assisting in whatever capacity is needed plus getting some first-hand experience in the filmmaking process.

When I’m not working directly on the spiritual breathing project I am doing other small projects, such as video editing and encoding.

I have been hoping to expand my skill sets and this looks like it may be a good fit for that. Thanks for all your prayers and your partnership. We are truly blessed.

First Time Blogger

Here is our attempt at blogging. We're hoping to be able to update it at least once a month, more as we go deeper into our ministry and love for God.

So.... Not much happening at the moment.