Education, Christians, Unity, & Grace

We know authentic Christians who are committed to homeschool, some with children in private school, others dedicated to Christian education, and some in public school. Many of you know my opinion that our nation’s public school system desperately needs bold, courageous believers present and involved, making a difference for eternity. This passion is equaled by my desire to [...]

ClustrMap Update

Being the map geek that I am, I couldn’t resist paying the extra little fee to get the continent zoom feature on the ClustrMap. So now when you visit the map, you can zoom to the continent level and see with a bit more precision where the hits are coming from. Fun for us. Hopefully [...]

Great speaker for women’s events

Does your church or small group need a dynamic, Biblical speaker for a women’s retreat or event? I highly recommend a new speaker on the circuit—Cindy Finley.
Cindy and her family live in the Charlottesville, Virginia, area. A pastor’s wife, Cindy homeschools their six children. A passionate student of God’s Word, Cindy has a heart for encouraging women to [...]

Chasing Salem album release party

Lily’s soccer coach, Jessica Ray, is a member of a Christian folk rock band called Chasing Salem. They are releasing their second album, “Home,” this summer. If you are in the Raleigh area, all are welcome at their album release party!
Sunday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.
North Ridge Church
7601 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
 

WANTED: Advice on 9th Grade Girls

Do you have a 9th grade girl? Do you have a girl that used to be a 9th grader? Do you have a girl approaching 9th grade? Do you know a 9th grade girl or the parents of a 9th grade girl? Have you ever worked with 9th grade girls in any capacity, whatsoever (Sunday [...]

From the lips of children … You have ordained praise!

Psalm 8. On the way to Sunday school this morning, I was intercepted by 7-year-old Lindsay, “Mrs. Koning! Mrs. Koning! I have $5 I want to give for your mission in Kenya. I don’t have it right now because my Grandpa has it in his pocket.” One of the children in Silas’ class brings me to tears [...]

Lily’s trip to the ER!

“Granddaddy is on his way to your house to talk to you,” mom said on the phone to warn me that my dad wanted to talk about our going to Kenya. He absolutely does not understand this decision. He can’t understand why in the world we would leave a great school situation, so many dear [...]

Planes & Crackers

I can’t wait until we go on the planes to Africa because of the crackers shaped like planes.  I love ’em. ~ Silas