Last month we had the privilege of hosting the Stelzl family. One of the days they were here it rained so we all took a trip to school–A one room school house that is. It was fascinating to see the differences between present day schools and old fashioned schools. Here are ten differences we observed . […]
“John is a very strong pro-life conservative. He believes deeply in the sanctity of life.” “The core of the Raese for Senate campaign is completely focused on the single fact that our government must immediately be disciplined so that it works for us – the citizens – not the other way around. Any government, which […]
It was great to take a day off work and fellowship together at Starved Rock State Park last week. Here are just a few pictures from the outing.
Praise the Lord for how He has blessed these first few weeks back in the schools and Bible Clubs! This semester I have started doing a Bible Club near a school where I have taught character for 3 years. One day as I was walking a little girl from school to Club, she asked why […]
Spinning Stars
Despite what you might hear, Jehovah God and what is called “Allah” cannot be the same. After having a good talk with someone who had lived in Turkey and Kyrgyzstan for a while I thought a post of the highlights would do us all good. I am no theologian and I would sure like some […]
This bread has always been a defining characteristic of our family. We use this recipe for all the bread we make, whether pizza crusts, cinnamon rolls, buns, or raisin bread. Below are some important factors that may significantly change the process for others who use the recipe. Of course experience is important so that you […]
Over the last month, I’ve had the privilege of working on a cover design for the Bates family’s newest project: a soon-to-be-released music CD featuring 13 rousing hymns for piano arranged exclusively by Erin Bates! And like pretty much everything else the Bates family does, it is not your normal sized project. 🙂 Being in […]
What a refreshing, encouraging, rejuvenating week it was way out in the wilderness seeking the Lord and training the team to teach at school and Bible Club. I had a lot of new classes to teach which was a good stretch for me. The Lord is so faithful to give creative ideas! It was a […]
For us it just happens that Grandma’s birthday is actually very close to Grandma’s birthday . . . and vice versa . . . so to say the least it has been a wonderful time celebrating recently, and honoring them both on their special days. For Grandma Brown’s birthday we spent a day at her […]