When Mr. Gothard announced tomorrow would be the Starved Rock day of the year, a surge of excitement swept the room. Fall has been gorgeous here and it was invigorating to spend a day hiking and sharing fellowship together as a staff team. Here are some photos of our trip and other recent highlights at […]
The beginnings of our Rockies Road trip was incredible! Our time in Canada was incredible! And now I’d like to share about the incredible time the Lord blessed us with as we made our way back home. Some of the highlights for me at the Kowalchuks was celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving, Robert and Kendalyn’s reception, driving […]
Yea! None of us could believe the time had actually come to embark on our family vacation to visit the Kowalchuks in Canada! The adventure began with a few wonderful days at Robert and Kendalyn’s house. Dad and Mom flew down to TX and back for Jonathan’s graduation from ALERT Basic Training. What a grand […]
One of my favorite verses this week was “And it shall turn to you for a testimony.” Luke 21:13 Isn’t that really good? We listened to a outstanding message by David Gibbs last night at staff meeting about asking God to use the struggles of life to transform you more and more into His […]
Last weekend, the Lord blessed with a fabulous all-day training! I am so grateful for the staff members who came. I feel like we have a team now that will be ready when the call comes to teach character in our local schools. Our job is not to open and close doors of opportunity, our […]
There have been a lot of highlights of the past couple weeks. Yea! A letter from Jonathan! It was good to hear that he is surviving down there in ALERT. Two exciting trips with the family for the ATI conference and Cousin Tim’s wedding. Meeting a World War 11 Veteran who survived Iwo Jima! Some […]
It is such a joy to walk with Our Precious Lord and Savior! Here are special memories from the last couple weeks: Hearing the much-needed rain pounding on my window as I drifted off to sleep. Hanging streamers and taping up balloons for a surprise birthday party for Sarah! Having the pastor announce at church […]
A lot has happened since the FEW conference last weekend! The Lord blessed Robert, Kendalyn, Sauntina, Daniel and I with a safe trip and though I miss my family very much, I am enjoying getting to know the incredible IBLP staff and am loving my work here. I am so grateful for the Lord’s direction […]
We were so blessed to have Chad and Alissa Christiansen, their two girls, Katherine and Kaylee, and Alissa’s sister, Julie Alspaugh, spend a few days with us and speak at our church! They are a living testimony that God’s ways work and there are no regrets when you wholeheartedly follow the Lord and trust Him! […]
David’s love for wildlife and the great outdoors prompted a jungle theme for his birthday celebration. This year he has eagerly taken on more responsibilities with gardening and landscaping than any other year. He loves working in God’s beautiful creation and we praise the Lord for all David is doing. It is so much fun […]