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October Prayer Requests

The beginning of autumn has been full of many answers to prayer; Paul's health has improved, Megan loves her new school, and we are slowly finding time for personal and spiritual renewal. Praise God. Personal and Spiritual Renewal: September has... More...

Yard sale season is back!!!! :)

Meg the oldest daughter here. So the yard sales are here and we are getting ready to sell our stuff. Just the other day my mom saw a yard sale sign and said" I wanna check it out" Well change... More...

A New School Year

Like many of you, we have launched into a new school year! The new schedule is a bit more rigorous, yet we are all enjoying the change. After a challenging few years at the Lee Academy for Megan, we made... More...

September Prayer Requests

Summer is our fullest season at The Boston Project and this year was no exception. We deeply appreciate your prayers and financial support particularly during the summer when we are less available to connect with you, our friends. God's Direction:... More...

A Trip to the Emergency Room

In early August Glenna rushed me to the emergency room. I had pains that started in my back radiating around to my chest, and painful shortness of breath. Before we left the house I gave each of the girls a... More...

Encouraging the Church through Stories

During the past two and a half months, we have had the privilege of sharing about God's work here in Boston with several of our supporting church families. We love telling stories about the transformation happening both in people's lives... More...

A Beautiful Wedding and Marriage

"It was one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever been to," is what I honestly tell everyone who asks me about Katie and Ryan's recent nuptials. Maybe I'm a little biased because Katie is part of our... More...

The Importance of Jobs as part of Economic Justice

God has recently turned my heart on to the importance of providing jobs. It started a few years ago when we surveyed local teenagers and parents about what was the #1 teenage need. The answer: "Jobs." At that time, we... More...

Boston Project Wedding Marathon!

How does the saying go? When it rains, it pours. (although that has a bit of a sour note to it, when we are actually extremely thrilled about what's happening!) In just a few weeks, we begin the Boston Project... More...

New Missionary Photo Card

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Family Update

He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 Our Marriage. What a roller coaster of... More...

2008 Christmas Fun and Celebration

Christmas was delightful once again. Our daughter's pointed out that we should really pronounce the day "Christ-mas" since it is about Jesus' birth. Here's our small photo gallery. (top row: right to left:) Megan asked "Am I dreaming?" when... More...

Saying Goodbye is Hard

I woke up this morning saddened again by Katie and Catrina's recent departure. Saying goodbye to friends we love impacts us all differently. These two women were shining stars. We invited Katie to join our staff because of who she... More...

Harvest Time

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord." I Corinthians 15:58 (NASB) Autumn - pumpkins, apples, and thoughts of harvest. One night... More...

Why Do We Do What We Do?

I often reflect on our motivation for why we do what we do at The Boston Project and in life. Maybe it's because I want to make sure my inner-nudgings are semi-pure or distinguished by a desire to please God,... More...

Halloween Alternative

We appreciate our church's desire to provide a Christ-centered alternative to Halloween for our children. Historically, it has not always been the safest night on Boston's streets which is why our church provides a safe, fun-filled option. (left) Cady comments... More...

Tilly the Turtle - A Birthday Surprise!

Megan scored this year with three separate birthday celebrations! On her actual birthday (October 26), we took our family, auntie Amy, and two of Megan's friends, Naomi and Kaisha, to a restaurant for lunch and then off to a pet... More...

Creating Economic Opportunity

One of the opportunities I have become enthusiastic about recently is the small ways we can create income for people. And a lot of it has to do with recycling! As The Boston Project has become involved in larger community... More...

Music to My Ears

I heard the "revvv" of the engines at 6:22 AM today. Albeit, a little early, but it was music to my ears. Before any of our three daughters were born, Glenna and I joined together with neighbors on an ambitious... More...

A Change in Seasons

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." Eccl. 3:1 There is continual activity in the Malkemes' home. We are doing our best to stay in step with God as the seasons change -... More...

The Best Family Vacation Ever!

We traveled to Ocean Grove, NJ again for a fabulous 11-day vacation in late August/early September. Why do we call it the best family vacation ever? The weather was beautiful, the girls had a great time, and God provided us... More...

Gymnastics Superstar

Cady completed another year of gymnastics last night with a great performance at her final show. Gymnastics has continued to connect with Cady's heart and she is extremely flexible often Wow-ing people with how easy she can do splits, kart... More...

Mother's Day Fun

Our daughters have adopted a fun tradition this year of receiving a Build-a-Bear on their birthdays. With the help of grandparents and auntie, we pool our money together to purchase one of these unique bears you create yourself. When Mother's... More...

Marriage Blunders

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. - Ecclesiastes 4:12 I made some big mistakes already this year (no surprise huh?). They were the type of blunders that start... More...

Celebration Time!

In late April, Glenna and I along with my sister Amy hosted an intimate gathering of family and old friends to celebrate the loving and lasting presence of Paul's parents, Pastor Jim and Karen. In a short two month period,... More...

Our Budding Artist

One of Megan's pieces of artwork, developed at the Lee Academy Pilot School, was chosen to be on display in an art gallery at Wheelock College this spring. The piece, entitled "Rainy Girl", is "about a girl that likes the... More...

Unexpected Prayers

Last Thursday at 8:30 AM I received a call from a one-time acquantenance living in North Carolina. "I just had to call to find out what's been happening. God specifically put your name on my heart about a week and... More...

Cady's 5th Birthday

We celebrate the life of Cady Joy Malkemes who just turned 5 this past Saturday. We had a rousing Little Mermaid party with 14 little friends from school, church, and our neighborhood.... More...

January Prayers

Thank you for continuing to pray with our family as pursue the Christian community development and outreach work God has called us to in Boston.Paul as he prepares to preach at Agape Chapel on Sunday, January 20Glenna as she writes... More...

Gardening in January

This January, we had an incredible burst of warm weather in Boston putting us in the 50-60 degree range for several days. I was ready to get out my summer shorts! This brief respite from the cold and snow allowed... More...

Traditions

I was just talking with some of our staff the other day about family traditions. The ladies were commenting on how they enjoy watching our family and the Riddles as we establish traditions with our children. It is causing them... More...

December Prayers

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." - Jeremiah 33:3 One of the most powerful things you can do is to pray with us. We are not the... More...

Things For Which We Are Thankful

As we sat around the family dinner table tonight, we made a list of things we are thankful for:I'm thankful for Thanksgiving and eating turkey. - CadyFor our friends at Stalex especially the brave mom. - MeganOur carpet shampooer which... More...

Celebrating 12 Years of Marriage

What a joy and gift it was when The Boston Project staff sent Glenna and I off on an anniversary date complete with free childcare and a gift card. Like many couples with three young children and on a tight... More...

The Psychological Impact of Violence?

Last night, we had the opportunity to share about The Boston Project's Neighborhood Youth Ministries with a missions committee from a new church family in a suburban community. Their children's ministry has partnered with us in multiple, mutually beneficial ways... More...

Megan's Bike Replaced

A huge thanks to friends from Pennsylvania who graciously sent us a financial gift to replace Megan's stolen bike. God used it as a teachable moment with Megan to share how God's family prays and cares for one another.... More...

Remaining Faithful

"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." - Psalm 62:8 I'm an emotionally exhausted mom. This past month has been a new trial for us, and we want... More...

Moving, Learning, Growing

In the summertime it is as if the days have no end as nights last longer and the sun rises earlier. One day flows into the next with little distinction between the two. So it is with our family. Amongst... More...
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