Giving Them Wings!
~Here is a blog I posted on our Anchor Team blog: the blog dedicated to our Swazi ministry partners in Nsoko! We are so excited about what the Lord is doing in the lives of two of our partners, Nombali…
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Today You Grow Up…
My little girl turns 13 today! My heart aches just a little as I say that, however, for the most part I feel full of gratitude and joy. When your kids are born and you look into their eyes it…
We Are Almost There!
We have been in the States for about a month and a half. We have been enjoying time with family and friends in both Michigan and New Jersey. We have spent time with new friends at New Hope Church in…
A Nation Of Orphans
Below is a transcript of what I shared during our fundraiser dinner in Holland, MI as our family continues to work towards returning to Swaziland full-time: During our three months in Swaziland, a common theme continued to present…
Her Name Is Love
I have been walking around with this blog rattling around in my head for weeks now! This is the final “chapter” in the story of our family receiving new names from our Swazi friends. This last story is about our daughter, Claire.…
Three Gifts, Three Boys…One Name
Yesterday, January 6, was the day that the Epiphany is remembered and celebrated in Christian circles around the globe. The Epiphany is recognized as the event when the Magi visited Jesus in Bethlehem. They were sent there by King Herod in his…
Living With A Warrior
Several months ago, I posted a blog describing how I was given my SiSwati name. After living in Swaziland for three months, the entire Peterson tribe has been given new names by our Swazi friends! Today, I would like to tell…
Identity Theft
This morning the pastor at our church preached a very good sermon on how what we allow to flow into our lives directly impacts what flows out of our lives. He referred to several Scripture verses including John 7:38 where…
Looking Forward To Looking Back
The start of a new year has extra significance for our family. We greet 2011 with anticipation and expectation of what God will do in and through us. With gratitude, we are looking forward to looking back on how quickly the Lord provided…
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