Death – 3rd Culture Living

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”

Food

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.”– John 4:34 (ESV) Food is meant to give us strength and energy to accomplish our earthly work. We need food to live. That’s probably one reason why all four Gospels have recorded the miracleContinue reading “Food”

Homestead Update 2025/03/30 (Part 1)

Whoa! It’s been a rush. With it being Spring, things are growing and changing all over the homestead. This update might be a bit much to read in one setting, but with this being our journal to our children for the future, I’ll leave it all there. If you want a quick snapshot, the titleContinue reading “Homestead Update 2025/03/30 (Part 1)”

Homestead Update 2024/10/07

Life is certainly full on the homestead! We have been hoping to have a slower time to write, but everyday comes with its own unexpected blessings and challenges. Being close to the land does have its own adventurous possibilities. Instead of waiting for a down time, we are learning to rearrange our priorities to createContinue reading “Homestead Update 2024/10/07”

Rhyming Sermon Notes: Resurrection Day 2023

Why is Good Friday good? 1 Peter 3:18 – For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. This year our church and another church restarted their tradition of celebrating Good Friday together,Continue reading “Rhyming Sermon Notes: Resurrection Day 2023”

How are you dying?

“How are you doing?” “How was your week?” “What were you up to this week?” These are all common questions that we ask when we see people. They are all basically asking “How are you LIVING?” This week, my wife asked me a very good question. I didn’t give much of an answer at theContinue reading “How are you dying?”