Well, here we are at the end of another summer. At this point last year, we had just sent Margarita back to Ukraine after hosting her for 10 weeks, and we thought she’d be home for good a year later, but God in His providence had other plans. Margarita and Read more…
It’s been quiet here on the blog for a few months as we’ve grappled with the horrific realities of what is happening in Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion and ongoing war since February. As you might imagine, the past few months have been difficult for our family, Read more…
Recently, I have been thinking a lot about time. It marches forward unrelentingly and often painfully. We experienced this over the last few days of having our little Margarita home with the family over winter hosting. Sometimes when I feel this way, I wish I could slow down time, to Read more…
It has now been just over six weeks since Margarita returned to Ukraine for the school year. Those weeks have given plenty of time to reflect on some of the fears that accompanied our journey into summer hosting and the decision to pursue adoption. The chance to reflect has also Read more…
Too much of our faith is just theory until we put it into practice. We can listen to God’s word and even agree with it, but until we obey – not much has actually changed in our hearts. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus instructs His followers on the importance of not just hearing His words, but obeying as well…