Knox Theological College begins

Eric began his teaching today.  Prayers appreciated!  It is a new time for him and new for us at home to have Daddy working away from home for the bulk of the day.  (He's always had his office at home.)  "He who calls you is faithful, He will surely do it." I Thessalonians 5:24

In other news, this morning I found Talitha, having butt-scootched her way to the back porch, examining quite a large toad.  She was holding it, looking at it and shaking it. She was thrilled with the friendship, but I don't think the toad had quite the same feelings.  After we saved the amphibian's life from impending doom helped her to say goodbye to the little guy, and walked into the house, I overheard Benaiah (age two) trying to educate his little sister: "You tan play with legos, you tan play with babytoys, but you tannot play with toads, k?"  Lesson learned, I hope...I'm sure the toad learned his lesson anyway...either that or died from stress overload...

Perspective

When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” ²³ But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich. ²⁴ Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, “How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! ²⁵ For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” ²⁶ Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” ²⁷ But he said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”  Luke 18:22-27

6 months ago
Salem, Oregon, USA
Family Devotions: Mark 10:17-31

Me: "Kids, are we rich or poor?"
Kids: "poor"

A few days ago
Mbale, Uganda
Family Devotions: Luke 18:18-29

Me: "Kids, are we rich or poor?"
Kids: "rich"

Perspective: changed

OPCU pastors and wives luncheon

Today we hosted all of the OPCU pastors and their wives for lunch.  It was such a wonderful time of fellowship.  We visited, ate lunch, then read scripture and sang.  It was an especially nice time for the wives who don't get out much and don't get to visit often with each other.  We also figured out that between the seven couples, we have 62 children (58 living) and three sets of twins. :)  What a blessing. :)



Talitha--11 months

My dear little baby is growing quickly!  She's now 11 months old! 

She has quite a little personality...

And is often seen with dirty feet these days...

Up until 2 nights ago, she slept right next to me in a side sleeper bed.  But she was out growing it and let me know by kicking her little feet onto our bed.  So she moved out of our room to her pack and play in the girls room.  I miss her but the girls sure are excited to have her!

The Safe

This is what happens when you use a battery operated safe

and when you shut the safe, the batteries pop out

and you have no idea where the backup key is...

It's kinda like a pinata...

or somethin' like that...

A gift...

Our family was given a very sweet gift yesterday when Eric went to the village...

Her name is Chic-fil-A.

We'll visit with her while she hangs around our compound and then we'll visit while we sit around our table with her in a pot.

She's kinda cute...in a chicken sort of way... 

Morning Nurishment

While there is still no power in our house (apart from our generator, which gets turned off at night),

there is power in the word of God...

power that is "proclaimed among the nations" and

"believed on in the world."