It is June in Michigan...in other words open house time! Not having grown up here, I was not familiar with the tradition of graduation open houses...Michigan style! Being married to a youth pastor, I … Read more about Going A New Way
A True Hero…A Servant
Today's blog entry from Pastor Gift touched us so deeply. Pastor Gift is one of God's unsung heroes...serving faithfully in Nsoko, Swaziland. Jen met him last year on a trip to this beautiful African … Read more about A True Hero…A Servant
Dayenu
In my reading today, I learned something new about the Jewish faith. I am quite convinced that as Christians...we have much to learn from the heritage and customs of our Jewish brothers and sisters. … Read more about Dayenu
Going Overboard
The other morning there was a knock at our front door. Our dear 'across the street' neighbor stood there with a potted plant for our front stoop. We have chatted quite a few times in the months … Read more about Going Overboard
Lovewell’s Lunch Wagon
This is Claire's blog-writing debut! Something tells me, it won't be her last... (Jen) If you have heard any of the songs on Mercyme's new "Generous Mr. Lovewell" … Read more about Lovewell’s Lunch Wagon
This Post May Not Be Suitable For…
I can't say enough about the new book Radical:Taking Back Your Faith From The American Dream by David Platt. I wish I could buy a copy for every person I know...seriously! It is that good. The only … Read more about This Post May Not Be Suitable For…
Cheeseburgers And A Cup Of Coffee
I have gone back and forth about sharing this story in such a public way. Part of me feels that by sharing it, somehow, I would be boasting or trying to draw attention to myself. I trust that after … Read more about Cheeseburgers And A Cup Of Coffee
The Lazarus Experiment
We did an experiment during our science lesson yesterday called "The Lazarus Experiment". It involved an insect, a bowl of water and some salt. In the video our shouts of excitement and surprise show … Read more about The Lazarus Experiment
New Orders
One of the biggest blessings of homeschooling this past year has been the time and space it has provided for our family to draw closer to one another around the Word of God. Each morning, before Eric … Read more about New Orders