Last Updated November 13, 2008Staff Blogs

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...