Newark Bound!
We are busy preparing to leave for Newark, New Jersey tomorrow with Roots! See what we are up to during our mission trip by checking out our blog at: www.newark2011.blogspot.com We are hoping to do daily updates!
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God In The Small Stuff
What a great day…God totally blew me out of the water today, but in a simple, yet extraordinary way. So, if you have been in our house for the past week, you know it was a STEAMER! Our air conditioner went out about a week ago. Of course, this is right before Dan leaves for…
Reflections on a Good Housekeeping Article
In a recent issue of the magazine “Good Housekeeping,” I read an article called “Toddlers In Tiaras.” If you get this magazine, check it out – it is rather eye opening, yet so sad. The reason the article was published was because it would be JonBenet Ramsey’s 21st birthday this month. There are many issues…
Reupholstering Chairs
I have been wanting to reupholster our chairs, but haven’t had the time to do it. When we first bought our table from an acquaintance of our realtor, the fabric was rather hideous. So we reupholstered them right away. After 5 years of use, with a LOT spilled on them, I decided it was time…
Experiencing Life Together Through Mentoring
One of the biggest joys of youth ministry is seeing kids grow. Yet one of the most humbling is realizing how much they have helped ME grow. Never would I have thought that to be the case (oh how naive a thought that is :)). The things that Dan and I need to remember when…
Keeping Kids Connected to the Bible
Growing up, how did you view the Bible? Did you see it as a list of do’s and don’ts? Did you see it as a guide on how to live the “goody-goody” life? I was thinking back to my childhood and I can’t say I saw it as a list of do’s and don’ts, but…