On Christmas Day, our son Andrew left his home in Wisconsin to travel half way around the world to volunteer on Lesvos, an island off Greece about 4 miles from Turkey. Daily he scans the horizon for boats full of refugees and then offers hope and safety once they make it to shore. 1000-5000 refugees from Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey arrive on the island every week and need to be cared for and directed to resettle in Europe. I have set … [Read more...]
When God Blows You Away – Parenting Tip #8
Today's tip is very simple. Never give up on your kids - no matter what. Our only job as parents is to be faithful. We are to provide for them, love them, teach them and point them to God. When our job is complete and they go out on their own, God will take over and do His work. We must let Him do it and trust His methods. He knows. We don't. We just have to trust. Let me tell you about my son. We adopted our son when he was … [Read more...]
Woman hiding with kids shoots intruder
LOGANVILLE, Ga. — A woman hiding in her attic with children shot an intruder multiple times before fleeing to safety Friday. The incident happened at a home on Henderson Ridge Lane in Loganville around 1 p.m. The woman was working in an upstairs office when she spotted a strange man outside a window, according to Walton County Sheriff Joe Chapman. He said she took her 9-year-old twins to a crawlspace before the man broke in using a … [Read more...]
A Miracle for Justus
A few weeks ago I asked many of you to pray for our little friend, Justus. He had been badly burned and was in immediate need of prayer. Here is his story: "It was Thursday, April 1, 2012, in the early afternoon when my phone rang at work. It was my wife and I knew something had to be wrong because she never called and knew that I wasn't supposed to answer. I answered the phone with a lump in my throat and immediately knew. She was crying … [Read more...]
Akiane Kramarik’s Prince of Peace
Check out the amazing story of Akiane Kramarik and her art here. … [Read more...]
Iowa Couple Married for 72 Years Dies Holding Hands, 1 Hour Apart – ABC News
By CHRISTINA NG Oct. 19, 2011 A devoted Iowa couple married for 72 years died holding hands in the hospital last week, exactly one hour apart. The passing reflected the nature of their marriage, where, "As a rule, everything was done together," said the couple's daughter Donna Sheets, 71. Gordon Yeager, 94, and his wife Norma, 90, left their small town of State Center, Iowa, on Wednesday to go into town, but never made it. A car … [Read more...]
Christian Liberty – Permission to be Free
I made reference a few days ago on my Facebook status that our Pastor, Weng Liew, had "hit one out of the park." He sent me his notes tonight and I have his points listed below. Make sure you slooowwwlyy read through them. At first glance they appear to be the typical sermon on Christian liberty, ie: do right, do your best, don't use your liberty to sin, etc. But take the time to read what he has to say. Read each word carefully. If you do, … [Read more...]
Irena Sendler
For many years Irena Sendler - white-haired, gentle and courageous - was living a modest existence in her Warsaw apartment. This unsung heroine passed away on Monday May 12th, 2008. Her achievement went largely unnoticed for many years. Then the story was uncovered by four young students at Uniontown High School, in Kansas, who were the winners of the 2000 Kansas state National History Day competition by writing a play Life in a Jar about the … [Read more...]
Ben Stein’s CBS Sunday Morning Commentary
The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary. My confession: I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees, Christmas trees... I don't feel threatened.. I don't feel discrimina ted against.. That's what they are, Christmas trees. It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, 'Merry … [Read more...]
Daniel Goes to College!
Recently we were able to get funding for Daniel to go to Shepherd's college. He's happy as a clam and enjoying college life. His teachers told us at our visit last week that he's an excellent student. I said in my heart, "Of course he is, he's a Frania!" I guess I can't claim humbleness when it comes to my kids. The first year he will work on the basics like math and grammar. The second year he will begin either horticulture or culinary studies. … [Read more...]
