Family Life, Homeschooling, Missions

Autumn in Nicaragua

Autumn is a beautiful time of year, and one of my favorites. Of course, we don't actually have Fall here in Nicaragua, and it really isn't even recognized. You won't find Pumpkin Spice Lattes, decorations with those deep fall colors, or anything else pertaining to this time of year. People pretty much just skip right… Continue reading Autumn in Nicaragua

General, Homeschooling

Back to School

We started back about a month ago. It is hard to believe it has already been that long, but here we are, four weeks into our books. We have faced  new challenges, but we are working hard to find balance and hopefully learn a lot throughout the year. We start off school together, everyone listening… Continue reading Back to School

Family Life, General, Homeschooling

Life on the Mission Field

We are back in Nicaragua and we will be here for a while. How long, you ask? Well, we aren't exactly sure. We still have a house in Texas, though we won't step foot in that house until August of 2017. For now, we are just taking it a year at a time, believing the… Continue reading Life on the Mission Field

Family Life, Homeschooling, Missions

A Different Type of Ministry

Ministry comes in all shapes and sizes. We aren't always out on the "front lines" preaching the gospel or aiding the poor. Lately I have been thinking about these "slower" times (that really aren't that slow) the Lord gives us, and wanted to give you a look into the ministry that happens in our family during these times.… Continue reading A Different Type of Ministry

Family Life, General, Homeschooling

Ready

Things have been busy in the Zinck household. Our days are filled with school, ministry work, cooking, cleaning, raising kids and trying to live each day for the Lord. In the early morning hours I often find myself thinking about what is to come in the day. What am I going to make for lunch? What do I… Continue reading Ready

Bible, Family Life, Homeschooling

It All Begins at Home

I grew up in the culture that most young girls live in today. A culture that encourages girls to surpass their gender roles to do and be anything. We were told that being a woman shouldn't stop us from reaching our dreams and that we should work hard to meet, or even beat, the roles… Continue reading It All Begins at Home