It all depends on how you look at it…
Well, a few things have happened in our lives recently. (Certainly since I last updated this site!)
Some of these things have been quite challenging; others very rewarding; yet others are opening future changes with unknown outcomes; some have been scary while others are routine.
I guess that pretty much defines life, no?
Here’s a (not-so-quick) rundown to catch you up on some of the recent events… Continue reading
Cover of the photo book commemorating our epic summer vacation, viewable online.
The summer of 2015 presented us with a unique experience. We took a two-week vacation to Banff, Canada, and combined it with visits to Rick’s dad and mom.
We are STILL talking about it and are amazed at all the blessings we received. Rick created a photo book of memory highlights, which you are able to read online (if you would like) so we won’t include all the details here. You may also view an album of some of the photos.
Suffice it to say we had a blast, and hope to return someday, and to share it with our girls if possible.
Walk with me as I think “out loud” about this vast question.*
It takes a certain amount of arrogance to suggest that faith in Jesus is all you need. Who am I (or anyone else) to assert that I (or they) know enough to tell anyone else what to do with their lives?
After all, I have limited experience with life, and I certainly have enough struggles of my own, in spite of my professed faith and my supposed dependence on God. Shouldn’t my life be perfectly together if God is all He’s cracked up to be? Continue reading
Something new, posted in the wild using my iPod…
Surprised by Faith, 3d edition
Almost two years ago, I wrote about the joy I share when I hear—either directly or indirectly—from people who have been impacted by our ministry and the resources we produce (see “Sharing in the Joy!“, from March 1, 2013). I have recently been blessed again to hear some amazing accounts.
One of them starts out like a love story, but you may not be “surprised” how it ends. Continue reading