Arrows

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! -Psalm 127: 4-5a Children are like arrows, hand-made by a master craftsman, no two alike. Perhaps you have one or two that are made to fly high, or far. Maybe their shafts are thick and […]

Tiny Book Review: Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton

Just the other day I finished the book I had been reading. It was called “What’s so amazing about Grace?” by Phillip Yancey and it was an amazing read. Whenever I finish a good book, I always seem to struggle to find a new book in order to keep myself in the ether that the […]

An Interview with Will

And in a moment of genius, we decided that it was time for our 10 year old son to share with us (and you) about how things are progressing lately from his perspective. The following is a short, up close & personal evening interview with a truly terrific kid. Mom: How do you think our […]

Jesus in the land of fear

When the Israelites were poised to go and take the land that God had promised them, they sent spies to reconnoiter and report back. When they had heard the harrowing tales of giants and fearsome enemies that occupied the land they forgot the One who drew them out of Egypt by his own mighty hand. They were afraid […]

Israel : the epicenter

For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. And even they, if they do not continue […]

Marley

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace […]

Jesus Matters

Jesus matters. There are so many broken pieces to this world. Broken lives, broken homes, broken promises … so many problems, so much heartache. Only Jesus can offer resolution. Only Jesus can truly soothe the hurting and mend the broken. He offers this to everyone. There is no catch, no fine print. Our global age […]

First responders!

Our first family missions newsletter is out in the USPS mail and on it’s way to YOU! If you haven’t gotten it yet, it should arrive soon! I know…now you’re not going to be able to sleep tonight just knowing it’s coming and wanting to see it’s contents right away! If you don’t get it […]

10 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Missionary

A tongue-in-cheek look at some sure-fire ways to avoid becoming a missionary. Ignore Jesus’ request in John 4:35 that we take a long hard look at the fields. Seeing the needs of people can be depressing and very unsettling. It could lead to genuine missionary concern. (John 4:35 “Do you not say, `Four months more […]

First Newsletter!

Dear friends & family, We have the absolute pleasure of writing to tell you that God has been moving in an incredible way in our lives lately! We have felt Him strongly calling us to follow Him to a program called “Youth With a Mission”(YWAM). This call extends back almost 12 years when as a […]