Category: Faith

The Power of Sending

When we think about mission trips, we often picture the ones boarding the plane, loading the vans, or stepping into unfamiliar neighborhoods to serve. They are the visible hands and feet of Jesus in that moment; but mission trips were never meant to be solo assignments. They are Kingdom partnerships. I grew up in a … Continue reading The Power of Sending →

Why does Springtime make me so happy?

This morning I awakened to cows in my back yard. I don't own cows. I do have a clothesline, a fence, and plants sprouting in a flower bed. This is not how I wanted to start my day. Surprisingly, however, I was able to sneak out without alerting the dogs and herded the cows out … Continue reading Why does Springtime make me so happy? →

Using an audio adventure to teach Apologetics

This semester at our homeschool co-op, I'm teaching an Apologetics class to the teen group. This class came about as a special request from 2 of my daughters, which are now taking the class with me. (In a co-op, the classes are parent-taught. I've often taught classes that my kids recommended, or that coordinated with the curriculum we … Continue reading Using an audio adventure to teach Apologetics →

What is Scripture Writing?

Scripture writing is a practice where individuals write out passages from the Bible by hand, in order to engage with the text on a deeper level. It involves selecting specific verses, chapters, or books of the Bible and transcribing them onto paper, a journal, or a notebook. You can find a lot of scripture writing … Continue reading What is Scripture Writing? →