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, Missions

Nicaragua Med-Fest Part 1

We've been home from Nicaragua for nearly a week now and we have been busy catching up on our rest and getting settled back into our routine. A trip like that is hard on the family, but worth it when you look back at all the Lord did. During the pre-trip we stayed very busy preparing for… Continue reading Nicaragua Med-Fest Part 1

Bible, Family Life, General

Beautiful Delight

In the 6 1/2 years Phillip and I have been married we have only been to the beach a handful of times. Since having kids we've only been twice, the second time being this past Sunday. We only live about 45 minutes away and yes, the cresting water and sandy beaches are breath-taking, it just isn't… Continue reading Beautiful Delight

General

Outside the Box

The other day I was talking to Phillip about an article I had read. The topic wasn't so important to me, but the fact that I had never realized there were two such distinct sides really got my attention. I had always assumed the general population took to one opinion because that is what I… Continue reading Outside the Box

Bible, Family Life

Sunday Again

Church. It is that time again and as I get myself and my girls ready I find myself thinking about all the things that go into it. Dress nice. Get the kids to sit politely. Eat a late lunch. Yes, those are all things that run through my mind just about every Sunday. I won't lie, or pretend that… Continue reading Sunday Again

Bible, Family Life

An Unexpected Lesson

Don't you just love it when God speaks to you in unexpected ways? Suddenly an average moment brings new meaning to your walk with the Lord and God leaves a lasting impression on your heart. I had one of those moments yesterday as we were travelling to San Antonio. As a family we travel quite a bit,… Continue reading An Unexpected Lesson