Category Archives: Marriage and Parenting

When Imposition and Calling Collide

Feb 5, 2013

We get really excited about the Lord’s calling. “The Lord is calling me to do this or that,” we think, and we’re up for the challenge, whether it be living … Continue reading →

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Solid Washing and Kissing

Jan 9, 2013

“There were a lot of us, and we all soon became grave and tidy youngsters, because [she] had a most solid character and used to wash us more often than … Continue reading →

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The Best of 2012

Dec 31, 2012

At the end of every year, we look back and say, “Whew, what a year!” 2012 is no different – as I look back, I see Costa Rica, dear faces … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home Visits, International Teams, Kids, Marriage and Parenting, Milestones, Santiago de Compostela, This Immigrant Life, Top Five (or 10) Lists | Tagged | 4 Comments

Christmas with the Hulk

Dec 22, 2012

We live with this little guy: He’s 2 years old. He opens things he shouldn’t open, hurls things he shouldn’t hurl, takes apart dollhouses and Lego sets, and bangs and … Continue reading →

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Reflection Questions for Times of Solitude

Apr 19, 2012

Last Thursday I got away for the day for a personal retreat. It was a great time of connecting with the Lord, reflection, solitude, and vision-casting. I returned home filled … Continue reading →

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Loons

Feb 12, 2012

M is a total loon: Tensing up his whole body and shaking and turning red…on purpose Saying “Chee” What are you?! But I guess he fits in with the rest … Continue reading →

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13 Practical Tips for Sexual Love in Marriage, by Jodi Stilp

Feb 6, 2012

When I started this blog in 2007, I never imagined that one day it would actually be going here, giving my readers practical tips for sex in marriage! Thank goodness … Continue reading →

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Forsaking All Others

Feb 6, 2012

Recently I pulled out my diaries from 1993 through 1995 and read through them. My overarching thought was, “Wow, I was such a dork!” During freshman year in college, my … Continue reading →

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What’s Real

Dec 10, 2011

I don’t know if this happens to you, but it happens to me frequently enough: I’ll be working at the computer, and the kids will need some attention: B will … Continue reading →

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So We’re No Longer Coveted

Jun 12, 2011

Nate and I have moved from the highly coveted demographic of 18 – 34 year olds into the older, apparently boring demographic of those aged 35 to 54. And it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultures, Marriage and Parenting, Milestones | 4 Comments
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