Christmas
Luke at the Nativity
We searched the house, where could Luke be? Finally, we went outside… and there he was… at the nativity, worshiping Jesus. What did he…
Category: Luke
Christmas
Grand Prize Gingerbread Champs!
And the GRAND PRIZE, “The Bastian Family!” We couldn’t believe our ears! We were at our church’s Family Gingerbread House making event, and there…
Blog World
Bastian Christmas Letter 2010
Merry Christmas! Once again it is time to post the Bastian Christmas Letter! We hope you are in the midst of enjoying a wonderful…
Children's Ministry
A New Normal is Here
On a recent overseas trip, the President of the United States used a phrase that caught my ear. He mentioned a “New Normal”, suggesting…
Children's Ministry
Doctor Poncho
Taking everyday mundane family occurrences and turning them into memories… We had a small tragedy in our home this morning. Charlie’s nose came off.…
Children's Ministry
Our First Family Pit Stop
As Kidology folks know, I’m passionate about the topic of “Intentional Parenting” – its the theme of my Online Training Lab “Partnering with Parents”…
Adventures
Hello 2010 Timber-lee Campers!
Helloooooooo Campers! Do you remember the first thing I said to at the beginning of the week? (How could you forget? I said it…
Canada
A Day in Toronto
We spent a beautiful day in Toronto, Canada today with my brother and his wife and their new boy, Hayden. We went to Toronto…
Family
Adoption
On this Father’s Day, I’d like to give you 12 reasons you should consider adoption: The only thing greater than being a Dad is…