Homeschooling, Healing, and Hope at Shiloh Children
This week at Shiloh Children, we’re navigating the challenges of homeschooling eight kids, celebrating Sam’s return from nursing school, and opening our hearts to new four-legged family members. From teaching math with love to witnessing in the slums, every moment is filled with purpose. Discover how faith, consistency, and community are transforming lives—one child (and dog) at a time.

Read the full story to be inspired by resilience, faith, and the beauty of second chances.

When we chose to open our hearts and home to vulnerable children, we thought we were changing their lives. But over time, we realized they were changing ours. This post shares the quiet moments, the hard decisions, and the deep conviction behind why we said yes to the children—again and again.

Life on the mission field has been full of surprises this week. From a 17-hour drive back to Chiang Mai with a failing car to baby birds outside our door and a miracle at church, God has been showing up in big and small ways. We’re sharing answered prayers, current needs, and how you can join us in praying for the people and stories unfolding around us here in Thailand.

Marriage growth, ocean adventures, answered prayers, and a little Tiger Balm—our final week in Hua Hin was raw, real, and full of grace.

From unexpected downpours to the hope of wild elephants on jungle roads, life in Hua Hin is anything but ordinary. Join our family as we navigate the joys and challenges of mission work, share meals with friends, reflect on faith, and find beauty in the chaos. Every week brings something new—and always, a reason to smile.

This week was packed! From celebrating Songkran with water guns in the streets, to American football on the beach, surprise surgery, and even some unexpected musical talents surfacing—life has been full! We share about our trip to a Muay Thai gym, a music workshop with the kids, and some personal wins and prayer requests. Come get a glimpse of our week, complete with joy, challenges, and a little bit of pineapple curiosity.

I came to Thailand with zero teaching experience, a suitcase full of CF meds and butter, and a whole lot of nerves. What I found? Eight hilarious, curious kids, a ukulele, and more life lessons than I expected. Here's what happened when I said yes to two months of teaching English with my aunt and uncle in Chiang Mai.

Life is full of unexpected twists, but through faith, we keep moving forward. From navigating government red tape to witnessing small miracles, this season has been both challenging and full of blessings. Read about how God is working through us—changing lives, one step at a time.

After two months back in Thailand, we’ve been busy reconnecting with the kids, tackling challenges, and witnessing God’s blessings unfold. From heartfelt moments of fun and discipline to new beginnings with our first volunteer in six years, life has been full of surprises. Join us as we share how God is restoring order, teaching us perseverance, and providing courage to step into the impossible!

Faced with an alarming safety threat in Thailand, our family had to make a swift decision to move. Discover the chilling incident involving a groundskeeper peering into our home and how it led us to urgently seek a new, secure place for our children. Read our full story and the steps we’re taking to ensure our family's safety.