The Joy Crushers

Life has been different since moving to Missouri. The political climate in Minnesota is dark, which to be honest, made it easier when we felt God calling us to, “Go,” to go. We made the move January first, and as we look back on what has been happening in the MN, it sometimes feels like […]

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Growing Legacies

I recently became acquainted with the term “Legacy Ministry.” What do you suppose that is? It’s not the name of the ministry but what it is made of. A legacy ministry has been build by leadership who carry strong vision and values while being able to transmit their vision and values to others, providing stability […]

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Nothing to be Thankful For?

If I am completely honest, I have to tell you that negativity is something I have struggled with.  God used a long period of grief to teach me that gratitude is a key to freedom. Gratitude is the road to joy.  He used the grief to undo me. Being undone isn’t worth anything unless we’re […]

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2018 Summer Ministry and Family Update

Have you ever had fresh milk that hasn’t been homogenized? The rich cream just rises to the top. It’s the first thing you see, but not the only good thing in the pitcher. That’s what ministry is like. You see the first fruits right away, but you know more evidence of God’s work will float […]

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Our 2018-2019 Home School Curriculum

I was a teenager when I knew that I wanted to someday home-school my children.   I babysat a lot for the family across the street.  We lived in Phoenix, Arizona and they were the only home school family I had ever met.  Their small children were different.  They had broad interests and knew things I […]

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