A part of me wants to buy every fascinating new book I see on Amazon… with my mind slyly whispering, “And it’s so much… cheaper… on Kindle!… Look how much money you’ll be…
The 5 Marks of a Christian Craftsman
The idea of “the craftsman” or “craftsmanship” is a wonderful analogy to the Christian man- both in his relationship to God, and in his relationship to…
Before You Watch Your Next Movie…
Before you take your family to watch your next movie, or stream a movie at home, I highly recommend that you exercise your due diligence and….
The Grass of the Field
During the first 3 1/2 years of living in Miaoli, Taiwan I tried to maintain the grass and weeds on my property with a heavy-duty…
Lessons From the Garden
View PostWhat Are We Aiming For With Our Girls?
It just so happens that I grew up in a family of 7 boys. My Mom and Dad raised seven mountain-dwellin’, tree-climbin’, arm-breakin’, strappin’ young fellas who have gone on to marry beautiful, and civilized daughters of Eve…
Captain at the Helm
Ahoy, matees. All hands on deck! Danger’s a’ lurking ahead, and no one’s at the helm! If families were as ships on the sea, then who would be the captains?…
Family Time Activities
Here’s a primer list of some productive activities you can do with your family during your free time…
Show Them the Path
Throughout my years I have witnessed a great variety in parenting standards among Christian couples. Every family differs from another in relation to…
Goals and Contentment
It’s 7am and my neighbor’s rooster is faithfully clearing it’s throat, beckoning the animals and farmers in my neck of the jungle to get up and get a move on…
Family Devotions- How We Do It
View PostThe Water Buffalo
A few days ago our girls looked out the window and shouted, “Mom, look! a water buffalo!” For those of you who don’t know us, our family lives…
Social Media: Spiritual Thermostat?
It’s amazing how open people are on their social media platforms. These platforms provide a quick and efficient way to share ideas, items of…
Training The Palate
There’s not much better in this life than fresh guacamole generously slathered on salted, non-GMO corn chips…
By God's Command: A Poem
What can I do, to be saved, and before my Maker stand? The Bible first, beckons me, to obey God’s commands. And so I must, read His Word, and see…
Feed the Sheep
How many times did you watch a game on T.V. this last week? How many times did you work on projects around the house? How many times have you surfed the web, checked…
Back to Eden Farming
Would you like to try gardening, but without the following problems?: Tilling, Soil Preparation, Fertilizing, Irrigation, Weed Control, Pest Issues, Crop Rotation, PH Issues…Check this out!
When Does A Boy Become A Man?
Does a guy have to have the physical strength of Rambo, the face of George Clooney, the bank account of Mark Zuckerberg, or the grit of John Wayne…
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
View PostSet the Children Free
The other day I saw a video of a circus lion which had never before touched the Earth beneath it’s paws. When released from the cage it eagerly yet tenderly made it’s way to the dirt and grass…
