“Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding” (Proverbs 23:23). On a day that might have been used otherwise, this verse made me think that it might be more wise to take some time and study. I needed to bring together the things I was learning about spoken and written […]
Have you ever blown bubbles so long that you got dizzy and your lips started hurting? This was the case last month as I was babysitting. But it was worth it as I saw the little 3 year old learn how to blow a BIG one. At first he couldn’t make it work. He blew […]
“Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee” (Genesis 13:17). This command to Abraham from so many years ago came to life for me recently. On May 2nd, not long after reading this in my daily Bible-reading, the invitation came […]
As a token of appreciation for all the hard work the staff has been doing here at HQ recently, Mr. Gothard graciously allowed for a staff outing on Friday afternoon and evening. I had been unusually busy for a few weeks and so it was really nice to take the time to relax a bit […]
Recently David, Jonathan, Michael, Esther, and I went on a short fishing trip with the Elliots and Pitcocks, two other families in our home school group. This event was unique because, believe it or not, it was the first time I had ever been fishing! Though the weather seemed a little chilly at first, […]
There is nothing like knowing that others are taking the time to lift you up in prayer. This was a great encouragement to me as I was teaching this past winter. Thanks to everyone who was praying for me! (Click here to see God’s Power in Prayer! Part 2) Following are some examples of God’s […]
Rosemary is a delightful herb best suited to warm dry climates and sandy soil. Our family has been impressed with the world of difference a little rosemary makes in our stew recipe. I know that there are many people who would like to grow rosemary but their climate is not favorable. Being on the edge […]
Today is a memorable day in Staddon family history. On May 11, two years ago, we were on a a family vacation (all 10 of us packed into our trusty 12 passenger van) to the Southwestern US. Today we drove from Ajo, AZ, down to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (right on the border of […]
This week Mom and I attended a very nice Mother’s Day dinner with Grandma at her church. It was so good to see friends and neighbors gathering together to honor their mothers. I returned home with a new gratefulness for my Mom and the priceless friendship we share. I thank God for the huge blessing […]
Last week was momentous. I had the privilege of traveling down to the annual ATI Regional Conference in Big Sandy, TX, fully equipped with laptop, camera, lenses, and necessary accessories to document the week-long event. I didn’t go as a student, but rather as a commissioned photographer on assignment. For years, an opportunity like this […]