Am I a good Christian mom? Do any of us ever know? Some lucky few may feel confident in their parenting, but most of us are probably just stumbling through it, doing the best we can with what God gave us. A friend of mine swears that if we’re even asking this question in the … Read more
There are a lot of great verses for families in the Bible, and each can be used to remind parents and kids of important values, encourage cooperation and teamwork, or simply promote good behavior. Here are 18 best Bible verses for a family we think are crucial for every family to follow: 18 Best Bible … Read more
Do you ever wonder if you’re a good Christian father, or if you’re ready to be? What does it even mean to be a good Christian father? Most of the “rules” in the Bible regarding parent-child relationships are more to do with how to be a good child than how to be a good parent. … Read more
It was a hot and dry afternoon, as usual. The climate in this part of Honduras is stable. Being somewhat elevated, the hot tropical air doesn’t reach Tegucigalpa. It feels as though it’s spring all year round. Mornings hover around 15 degrees Celsius, sunny days range from 25 to 30 degrees, and nights vary between … Read more
Nowhere can you feel the family atmosphere more than at the table. In communities like this one in Arc, the table in the dining room has always represented the center, the most important place in the community’s life —more important than a workshop, room, or any other living space. A family that eats together stays … Read more
It’s 6:30 a.m. The assistants who live in the house, including Silva and me, are already dressed and ready for a new workday. First, we head to the bathroom. It’s necessary to fill a blue barrel with water. If hot water is available, it means the boys and girls won’t shiver under the shower. Though … Read more
Who are these people with whom we have been living for almost a month now? Who are they, who can disarm us so effectively, bring us back to basics, cheer us up, make us laugh, and yet tire us out so much that even an afternoon nap is not enough for us not to fall … Read more
While Silva and I were comfortably living and working in the Arc community in Honduras, we got some exciting news from Tarapoto, Peru, where we used to be. You might remember Mili from Tarapoto. Together, we organized a Christmas party for over 800 of the poorest kids in Lower Tarapot and gave them Christmas presents. … Read more
Water is a liquid gold. It might not seem like a big deal in Europe or the West, but I believe there might come a time when we all recognize its true value, possibly even more than gold itself. Think about it. Gold can’t help you wash yourself, cook, clean dishes or clothes, or keep … Read more
Every community we’ve lived and worked in – and there are over 25 now – has its own story and character. Each has its quirks, personality, and rhythm. Some of you may know the Ark community. It has a presence in Slovenia, and perhaps you learned about it through a presentation. Or you might know … Read more
A Journey of Contrasts: From Peru to Honduras Though Peru and Honduras are just 3,000 kilometers apart, the journey took us nearly 24 hours by plane. With no direct flights from Tarapoto, we flew to Lima, Peru’s capital. Our flight to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, left so early the next day that we decided to spend the … Read more
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