Reflections – 3rd Culture Living

ALDI (Part 2)

“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” – Proverbs 18:15 (ESV) Welcome back to the ALDI discussion. As we study the principles and patterns of success, it is rewarding to observe and apply them in our daily lives. (ALDI – Part 1) Before I digress, I want to share fourContinue reading “ALDI (Part 2)”

ALDI (Part 1)

His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ – Matthew 25:21 Were you hit by the recent snow storm? Did you get the groceries you need? How did you feel aboutContinue reading “ALDI (Part 1)”

亡 “Lost/Perishing”

“I have strayed like a lost sheep (亡羊 / wáng yáng). Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.” – Psalm 119: 176 Ready for some word study? In particular, interested to dig into some Chinese characters? If not, feel free to pass on reading this post. However, if you are like me, youContinue reading “亡 “Lost/Perishing””

Sheep Part 2 & Homestead Ideas &

As mentioned in Elyse’s “Sheep” post, we recently introduced two sheep to our farm… at least until one of them escaped when getting it off of the truck… and then was found and safely returned after exactly one week of living in the woods with the coyotes. (No one can figure out exactly how thatContinue reading “Sheep Part 2 & Homestead Ideas &”

Sheep

“I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.” – Psalm 119: 176 What is new on our homestead? We are getting started with our first two ewes! Some people say sheep tend to find creative ways to die and some say they are easier than goats.Continue reading “Sheep “

Soak

“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.” – John 12:24 Being a home educator, I am often delightfully surprised by the inspirations that come up through living a full life. The Lord’s mercyContinue reading “Soak”

Vitamix (Part 2 – Recipes)

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 I like reading recipes, but usually don’t follow recipes very well. Using what I have is my natural default. Since my hubby has blessed our family with a Vitamix, I might as wellContinue reading “Vitamix (Part 2 – Recipes)”

Vitamix (Part 1)

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 After I reflected on the non-essentialness of a dishwasher, I feel a need to bring some balance by counting my blessings of having some modern kitchen appliances. As always, we don’t actually needContinue reading “Vitamix (Part 1)”

Homestead Update 2025 April-May (Part 4: Other)

Tornados First, I would like to thank so many for your concern. We (and apparently my family) were being asked how we were when the tornados hit the area in April. We were fine. For the first tornados, in April, Springfield got hit hard. We didn’t know anything about it until the next day, butContinue reading “Homestead Update 2025 April-May (Part 4: Other)”

Homestead Update 2025 April-May (Part 3: People)

It has been great having people come to visit, from friends and new friends here, to Rob’s mom. It’s great having this as a place to connect with others and to point to Christ. Nainai’s Visit We were excited to have my (Rob’s) mom visit us for a few days in May. It was niceContinue reading “Homestead Update 2025 April-May (Part 3: People)”