Life-Somewhat back to normal.

Well, we are still getting used to having a new baby in the house.  We thought that he would take up all our attention, but alas, Carter is still numero uno.  I am scared for Carter’s teachers when he starts school (I know he is not even 1 yet, but both his mom and dad are looking forward to that day).  He does not walk anywhere, he hops.  He does not speak, he yells.  When he gets punished for wrong, he cries, says he is sorry, then runs back to do it again.  I think that must be the Bonnie side of him, certainly not his father’s genes.  But we still love him dearly and I daily pray that God would keep his mother sane.  One month with Lucas and he is still a good baby.  Rarely cries, loves to be held, and makes a lot of grunting noises.  I woke up one night wondering who had let the bear in the room, but was relieved to find out that our one month was sounding like a Grizzly who had just caught a fresh salmon.  (Not that I know what that sounds like, but remember, I was woken out of a deep sleep, strange things come to the mind.  The ministry here in Salt Lake is going well.  I love being pastor, and keep really busy shepherding God’s people.  I love to preach God’s Word.  I am just finishing up a series on Worship (you can download some of my sermons at www.graceutah.com/sermons.htm).  I am starting a mini-series entitle “Who is the real Jesus?” for the month of December, and I am really excited to begin a thorough study in the book of Ephesians after the first of the year.  Pray for our church.  We have grown by about 30% in the past couple months with new people visiting every Sunday.  I can hardly keep up with visiting these prospective members.  Also I would describe our church as going through some “growing pains” as we develop, determine our goals and mission, and set the framework for what this church will be.  I do not say that things are going badly here, just that when there is change there is always difficulties with that change.  I am so grateful for the responsibilities and the enablement that God has given me.  Bonnie is doing well since having the baby.  She is strong and had a great delivery with a speedy recovery.  She is trying to keep up with here friends via that crazy new facebook thingy.  Thanks to all who gave words of encouragement and uplifting during the past 6 months as this has been a grueling yet wonderful time at the Johnson household.  Now that things are a little calmer, I hope to start blogging some articles again.  Check back if you care or dare!