No Ear Has Heard

"What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no mind has conceived – the things God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Cor. 2:9

Food, friends and more of the new!

This week we finally were able to get some time with friends out at the place we are staying. It is fun and definitely a blessing to have a place … Continue reading

September 12, 2023 · Leave a comment

Adapting to the US (Stephen’s side of life ;-))

You’ve already heard about my wife and the kids and how they’re doing in the transition to American life, so I thought it would be good if I shared how … Continue reading

September 9, 2023 · Leave a comment

Good news from the Wixarika/Huichol church

And more new experiences for Joel and Anabel of course 🙂 The kids had another new cultural experience this weekend. An American candy-throwing parade! Haha. They had seen parades of … Continue reading

August 28, 2023 · Leave a comment

Adjustments and Fruit

About half the people we’ve talked to ask “How are you adjusting?” It always makes me stop and think seriously about the answer. Many times I know I can shut … Continue reading

August 15, 2023 · Leave a comment

How are the kids doing?

This has been one of the most common questions in our move from Zacatecas to Illinois. Our friends in Mexico that check in on us have asked about their friends … Continue reading

August 7, 2023 · Leave a comment

1 week, after 10 years…

It was 1 week ago that we said some of the most painful goodbyes of our lives! We did one last service at our church plant in Zacatecas before hitting … Continue reading

August 1, 2023 · 2 Comments

July 3rd & July 4th

Yesterday and today’s dates. 🙂 Haha obviously. These are dates that make me think though! July 3rd 2013 was the day we left the US and arrived in Zacatecas with … Continue reading

July 4, 2023 · Leave a comment

Starting to Say Goodbyes.

It continues to be hot, we still haven’t had rain. One rainy day in the last 8.5 months just means hot and dry weather we all 4 have well crusty … Continue reading

June 20, 2023 · Leave a comment

Dances and Garage Sales

Anabel’s school did their annual parents day this week. It celebrates Mother’s Day and Father’s Day at the same time. Each class did a dance, they did some songs together … Continue reading

June 12, 2023 · 2 Comments

The goodbyes have started, but God is also still doing new things.

We had an emotional trip up the mountain to visit our Wixarika friends for the “last time” for now. We hope to make annual trips up to see them, but … Continue reading

June 6, 2023 · Leave a comment