My seven-year-old son with level 3 autism doesn’t know many words, but his favorite word is “school” and we hear it at least once an hour all day long, even when he’s out for summer break. It isn’t his favorite time of year, which makes it hard on the entire family. As we move…
We’ve been praying, planning, and preparing over the last few months to follow what we believe is God’s call on a new journey. Yesterday Lee shared our vision with our current church and we can now share it with everyone. In 2016, we will be planting a new church in the Pearland, Texas area—Journey Church….
I’m finishing up David’s homeschool portfolio this week, looking back on all we did this year. Since we are always looking for another fun book series, I thought I’d share some we enjoyed this year. Perfect for boys 7ish to 10. (Affiliate links included!) Narnia – David loved these audio books. Fantasy is his favorite genre…
The future missionaries we went to seminary with had a unique quality: they felt a calling to a people group or to a specific place. Before they left the states, they studied the language and got to know the customs of the people they were going to live among. They made strategic plans to be at…
I spent Monday afternoon carrying the iPad around while I watched The Gospel Project’s simulcast. You can still watch the videos for free just by registering on their site. I’m still thinking about what the speakers said and applying it to my life and ministry. Here are some of my favorites: Our weakness reveals the strength…
The most important lesson I’ve learned about helping others: the more specific you are, the more helpful you are. In the last decade of ministry, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said (or texted), “Let me know what I can do to help!” And I meant it every time. I really did want…
