Just before both of us turned 40, we found ourselves on the side of a road in West Michigan, trying to explain to our realtor why we had absolutely no money for a down payment on a house. Not a cent. . . . We were following the call of God on our lives. He had pledged Himself to meet all our needs. He takes care of sparrows and lilies. He will provide.

Living next door to the church meant Steve’s commute was literally a hop, step and a jump away.

All of our wedding cash gifts went into fixing it up . . . It was not what we expected.