The Family Retreat “Bubble”
It is so heartening to see these bone-weary families break forth in joyful celebration here at Family Retreat! It is so awesome :-). And last night, after the disabled kids ...
26
Jun
26
Jun
Artwork Thursday
Can you believe it’s Artwork Thursday again? Cora sent us this colorful collage of Psalm 23. Thank you, Cora! Do you have artwork you would like to share? Send it ...
25
Jun
Wonderful News from Family Retreat…
Ken Tada and I are having a blast here at Family Retreat in Pennsylvania – it's a jam-packed camp with many extra families (all because the conference center, bless their ...
25
Jun
Showing Compassion
“Let’s play tag!” A boy in Joshua’s class called out to the other kids on the playground. Joshua frowned and looked down at the blacktop where he was standing. A ...
24
Jun
Trivia Tuesday
We are celebrating summer every week with Trivia Tuesday! How does Joni draw and paint? Last week’s answer: Joni took piano lessons while she was growing up.
23
Jun
Learning Compassion
Pretend you see someone trip and fall. Do you laugh? Do you look away? Do you check to make sure they are okay? What is the right thing to do? ...
22
Jun
Reflections from Steve Saint
It has been two years since Steve Saint, well-known missionary, suffered a severe spinal-cord injury that made him an "incomplete quadriplegic." What does life look like in the wake of ...
21
Jun
Couples’ Dinner at Family Retreat
Today Ken and I are heading to Spruce Lake Family Retreat in Pennsylvania (other US retreats are starting fresh on Monday morning, including International Family Retreats in Romania, Serbia, and ...
20
Jun
Critics call Alone Yet Not Alone “Beautifully Uplifting”!
A week ago, the movie Alone Yet Not Alone, was released in theaters nationwide and I was so pleased to read a film critic’s positive review of the movie on ...
20
Jun
Emme’s Car Wash
Have you met the November Star Kid yet? Her name is Emme and she is 12 years old. Her sister Gabi used a wheelchair before she went to be with Jesus, so ...