When Your World Is Falling Down
The somber teenager sat in his bedroom, feeling hopeless. It was only the third week in their new town, but he already knew it…
Posts by: Jacob
Heat, Anger, and Folly
I told my kids last week that Solomon had some pretty convicting words for me. He who is slow to anger has great understanding,…
Under The Bed
Cleaning under your bed is such a chore. Oftentimes, after months of neglect, it can be a total disaster. When you finally get around…
Sardines
Question: How many adults can you fit in a 10 X 20 classroom? Answer: I’m not sure, but it’s at least 95, as that’s…
School’s Out
At least for the Chadian children it is. So, Nehemiah, Evangeline, and Athanasius are enjoying extra time with Fatuuma’s kids, who come over to…
When Your Kids Disobey, But It’s Really Funny…
…man I hate that. Because you know you need to teach them something, but your entire body is convulsing and your trying really hard…
Text Messages
On Tuesday morning, we sat together as a family at the breakfast table. I was to leave for Hadjer Hadiid via plane at 7:30. …
Singin’ In The Rain
You knew this one was coming after last week’s update, but for my mother and all the other 50’s movie lovers, here’s Nehemiah and…
The Mystery of the Falling Pants
Evangeline is really excited these days because she just finished her final “Nate the Great” book and is now able to start her first…
Book Review: Little King Davie
Young David Scott did not know wealth or privilege. In fact, losing his father as an infant had forced him into early labor as…