oh how we love Grammy

Grammy came for a week in October to share Elijah's baptism with us, and to spend a "typical homeschool" week in our lives. We visited the Narnia exhibit before Elijah's science class (Acids & Bases) at the Arizona Science Center, and enjoyed history class (illuminated manuscripts), Bible study (Galatians), karate, 2020, and a field trip to Schnepf Farms during the week.

elijah is baptized

Elijah was baptized on October 19, 2008 (Chris's 51st birthday) at North Bible Church in Scottsdale, AZ by our youth pastor, Wes Buchanan. When asked why Elijah wanted to be baptized, he spoke into the microphone, "Because Jesus is in my heart and I want everyone to know." My heart soars.

We are grateful to Grammy, Uncle Cameron and Aunt T for coming to share this special day with us. Also our friends, the Herfurths, the Hurds, the Morelocks, the McKowns, the Masons and the Fosters celebrated the morning with us. Thank you, dear friends.

the boys

These are the 2020 boys, whom we love and are committed to for as long as the Lord keeps us in Arizona. We praise God for the privilege of knowing them and their families, a true community of faith.

a band of brothers

Our 2020 boys are truly becoming a "band of brothers." Each week that we meet, they are more excited to be together. Seventeen boys means lots of energy and so much potential for impacting our world. Each week I am humbled beyond words when I look at their faces. There is just no telling what our Lord has in store for these!

Join with me in praying for our boys by name? Axel, Carter, Davey, Dylan, Elijah, Jansen, Josiah, Kaden, Logan, Max, Michael, Morgan, Noah, Rutger, Thatcher, Wesley & Zachary.

May our Father God thwart the enemy's plans against each of these boys and their families? May each boy know Jesus as his Savior, desire Him most in their lives, and commit to live fully for Him? May they desire to store up treasures in heaven more than desiring earthly riches? May they stay pure in heart and body for their bride? And may they impact the Kingdom of God by following God's perfect plan for their lives? May they see that following Jesus IS the Grand Adventure, and that nothing else will satisfy?