Parenting is a big job. We are entrusted with little desperately wicked sinners, cute though they may be, who need everything from demanding physical care to consistent training in righteousness. Parenting certainly doesn't need to be overly complicated since God really has equipped us as parents with everything we need for the task through His... Continue Reading →

 photo source  As Christians, I know in many ways, we are waiting for our faith to be sight. We trust we will one day see with our eyes all of the promises that we now cling to by faith. We, like the hymn-writer, long for that day when our faith will be sight. But for... Continue Reading →

Today marks our 100th day of school. We've celebrated by having a toast bar for breakfast, recounting His provision and care for us, praising Him in prayer for helping us through the past 100 days, and are looking forward to an afternoon movie. We aren't counting the days primarily so we can know how many... Continue Reading →

ruby praying this morning:"...and please give me a new heart so i can know how to love....so i can love my sister and not kill her."

october - december (top left to right):1) does it get any sweeter? sisters thanking God for providing their food.2) can you give me a hand? another fall craft.3) read too much paul tripp? i mustache you a question.4) already asking for the keys? schaeffer drives the motor city.5) another you tube video laugh? or was... Continue Reading →

Today my grandpa would've turned 75. He's been gone for almost three years now, but he still has a message that needs to be heard.Jerry Neuhart was born in 1937 to Hilda and Frank, in the beautiful rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio. He grew up in the small town of Senecaville and learned about life... Continue Reading →

Few things rock my world more than hearing a good sermon on missions and reading a good missionary biography. Both enlarge my vision of the greatness of God - He's Lord of the nations! - and His mission for us on earth - to tell others of His greatness displayed in the "happiest news" ever... Continue Reading →

july - september (top left corner):1) in the d for splashing fun2) new 'do for ruby3) first pedicure for the birthday girl4) free manicure for being the cute little sister5) special cup our tomboy picked out for the ride to new buffalo6) princess cup for the princess 7) caught foraging in the trash for cinnamon... Continue Reading →

Most of us moms are put through the wringer during flu and cold season every winter. We are up in the night with sick kids, stripping beds, giving baths, calming fears, speaking reassuring words, cleaning disgusting messes, and doing loads and loads and loads of laundry. We're doing all this while trying to talk but... Continue Reading →

paul frank's messagemarketing success?last night schaeff threw himself in anger into the cement water return pipe in our basement, slashing his chin and gaining him a couple of stitches.contrary to what paul frank says, this chick doesn't dig scars so much, baby boy. nor, as you know well, does she dig temper tantrums. guess this... Continue Reading →

april - june (upper left corner)1) in our bed sick with the flu2) pneumonia's in our house - poor ruby-bear3) safe in daddy's arms4) in the mood for a spring craft5) in season again - with love from my girls 6) "in"chiladas (corny, i know) and quesadillas for cinco de mayo party7) in love with... Continue Reading →

january - march 2011 (from top left)1) home improving2) pampering 3) strep-throating4) friends playing in the sink5) salonning with corduory 6) muffin making7) snow playing8) after movie discussing at coney island9) baby boy sleeping10) penmanship improving11) sisters reading12) revisiting dr. poston13) bread making14) daddy sledding15) brownie decorating for valentine's day16) pareja visiting17) ruby reading to... Continue Reading →