The Shraders–Missionaries to Zambia! John and Esther are stepping out in faith by offering themselves to go and serve the people of Zambia. They and their seven children plan on planting churches and discipling pastors in the ways of God. If you would like to write a note of encouragement, their sending church will forward it on to them. Write …
Sharing in Portland
Immediately following our time in Sacramento we were able to spend a few days on the West Coast. Not only did we get to visit Priscilla’s sister Esther and her family, but we were also able to take some time and share in a church in Portland, Oregon. The pastor graciously allowed me to share for a full hour about …
Off to Sacramento!
What a blessing it is to travel and serve the Lord! We are headed for a week in Sacramento, California. We are so grateful for the way the preparations have gone for the Regional Conference in Sacramento and we are super excited about all God may do through our time here. Please pray that God would use us in …
Illinois State Home Education Conference!
Home schooling was first developed in the United States for the purpose of allowing parents to be the primary influence in the lives of their children. They understood that education is discipleship and the children of any school outside the home are discipled first, by their peers; second, by their teachers; and third, by their books. The pioneers of schooling …
Making Ice Cream!
Just outside of Adam and Valerie’s apartment on their deck Matthew, Rebecca, and Lydia worked with Adam to crank out some great ice cream. Oh, it sounded good just having returned from playing three hours of soccer and volley ball. What a blessing it is to be best friends with our siblings. Rebecca and Matthew took a turn (no pun …
Will You Take the Plunge?
[box] “My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand …
22 Mile Bike Ride Into Chicago
One of the things we have learned from our parent’s wise example is the importance of setting aside time to be together on a regular basis. Unfortunately, with the incredible amount of activity at times, our regular Thursday evening “Date Night” has to reschedule to another time. This week was one of those weeks. We had several important ministry opportunies …
Serving Together!
Our primary purpose in coming to Romania was to minister in the Hospital implementing a stress resolution program based on the book, How to Resolve Seven Deadly Stresses. However, God has opened many other doors as well. Working in the hospital we have had the opportunity to hear the challenges and stress of many patients and we have seen the …
Saving Health to All Nations!
Today we passed a milestone in the history of health care in the nation of Romania. Under Dr. Ovidiu and the manager of the municipal hospital of Oradea we conducted a prototype training for ten patients and medical personnel. Afterwords we had the privilege of meeting one-on-one with several of the patients to help them resolve their stress. We found them …
Wedding Pictures!!!
Capturing the moment of God taking two and working the mystery of marriage so “they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder” (Matthew 19:6).