One of the most precious privileges has been the opportunity to travel and serve together with my best friend. We have committed to go everywhere we can together, especially in our first year of marriage and we do not regret it at all! While visiting with Josh and Anna, we had some very special time working on some writing projects. …
Family Reunion Fun!
One of the blessings of being in a large family is that there is seldom a dull moment! There are so many ways to have fun and most of them cost little to nothing. Times as a family are a blast! David’s brother and sister-in-law Adam and Valerie drove up to the Family Reunion with …
Fun at the Farm!
Other than the color of the tractor, this one was fun to use! Derrick has done a great job raising a bunch of beef cattle and it was fun to get to help him move some hay around. Priscilla and I are driving together! Riding with Lydia and Rebecca Taking a little time with Priscilla out on a paddle boat! …
Tunnel Falls Hike
Tour of Tunnel Falls [youtube]http://youtu.be/NY87tWRHdZo[/youtube] Happy Birthday Priscilla [youtube]http://youtu.be/5hK4D20o_BA[/youtube]
Family Visit With John & Esther
The Shraders–Missionaries to Zambia! John and Esther are stepping out in faith by offering themselves to go and serve the people of Zambia. They and their seven children plan on planting churches and discipling pastors in the ways of God. If you would like to write a note of encouragement, their sending church will forward it on to them. Write …
Sharing in Portland
Immediately following our time in Sacramento we were able to spend a few days on the West Coast. Not only did we get to visit Priscilla’s sister Esther and her family, but we were also able to take some time and share in a church in Portland, Oregon. The pastor graciously allowed me to share for a full hour about …
Off to Sacramento!
What a blessing it is to travel and serve the Lord! We are headed for a week in Sacramento, California. We are so grateful for the way the preparations have gone for the Regional Conference in Sacramento and we are super excited about all God may do through our time here. Please pray that God would use us in …
Illinois State Home Education Conference!
Home schooling was first developed in the United States for the purpose of allowing parents to be the primary influence in the lives of their children. They understood that education is discipleship and the children of any school outside the home are discipled first, by their peers; second, by their teachers; and third, by their books. The pioneers of schooling …
Making Ice Cream!
Just outside of Adam and Valerie’s apartment on their deck Matthew, Rebecca, and Lydia worked with Adam to crank out some great ice cream. Oh, it sounded good just having returned from playing three hours of soccer and volley ball. What a blessing it is to be best friends with our siblings. Rebecca and Matthew took a turn (no pun …
Will You Take the Plunge?
[box] “My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand …