Wild Things

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Neighbors

by Janet Scouten
My family and I have been in Italy for less than a week now, and this place has already captured my heart. We’re staying in Siena, a beautiful city in the heart of Tuscany, where my husband will be studying for six weeks. It’s been a wonderful opportunity for our family on so [...]

Thank You

Budapest: Our Family, 2003
by Janet Scouten
In case anyone is wondering, I’m feeling particularly thankful these days. School is out—hooray!—and I’m getting to spend some good, lazy time with my boys instead of rushing them to get eat, rushing them to get dressed, and rushing them out the door to school.
I’m also thankful because our family [...]

On the Other Side of Grace – A Grandson

by Jan Kaneft
The Old Testament book of Ruth tells the story of Naomi, a woman who blamed God for the disappointments in her life.  A severe famine in Judah forced Naomi, her husband and her two sons to leave Bethlehem, their home.  Traveling down that dusty road to a foreign land, Naomi bid farewell to [...]

Every Good and Perfect Gift

by Hope Lanier
Especially given some of the negative and naive perceptions I once had about missions and missionaries, it seems kind of ironic that I’ve grown into quite a mission buff. Growing up, I didn’t know any missionaries, but always imagined them to be people who were just a little bit “different.” From my perspective–as one [...]

Apple Dumpling Gang

by Janet Scouten 
On my birthday weekend, the family and I made a daytrip up to the mountains of North Carolina to go apple picking. Aside from the fact that I had turned (ack…ack…) 36, it was an absolutely glorious day.
As we drove to aptly-named Sky Top Orchard, following signs up the steep, narrow, twisting [...]

Hey, Ya’ll!

by Hope Lanier
Have you ever played the “what if” game? You know, asking yourself “what if” I could go anywhere, do anything, or meet anyone. “What if” I could choose any way in the world to dedicate my time and talents? “What if” God challenged me to step back and consider how to balance my [...]