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ProfileThe Riddle Family
 Sarah & Keith Joseph (7), Tim (4), Aaron (1) Serving with The Boston Project since 2002. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Financial Update: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •  • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Recent Newsletters (PDF) |
RiddleNovember 22, 2010
November 17, 2010
Dad, do you work on cars?One night, Joseph looks at me and asks, "Dad, do you work on cars?" I said yes, sometimes (he's helped me change the oil several times), but it seemed like that didn't quite answer his question. It took me a... More...October 21, 2010
Stew-in-a-PumpkinSince fall is our favorite season, we thought we would share one of our family's favorite fall recipes. It's a great treat, and soooooo yummy. If you try it, let us know how it turns out! If you know us,... More...October 13, 2010
Ministry House (minus the house)No, we have not bought a house yet. Yes, we are still looking. And thanks - for all who have prayed for this step in our ministry. We felt God confirm our call to buy a house for ministry back... More...August 12, 2010
Mid-summer Update: Joy in UnityMay the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.... More...June 1, 2010
Two steps forward, two steps back?Sarah and I have news to share about our house-buying journey that may seem disappointing or confusing, but instead, we see as a testimony to God's goodness in our lives. As always, thank you for your prayers and company on... More...April 16, 2010
Signed P&S - one step closer...Praise God! Today, we signed our Purchase and Sale agreement, which locks us and the sellers into the purchase of the house. Next steps include applying for our loan, getting the house appraised, securing home insurance, and closing. The closing... More...April 4, 2010
Offer Accepted, Keep Praying!We are farther in the house-buying process than we've ever been! Last week, we put an offer on a house and it was accepted! It's 3-family house in good condition and close to The Boston Project's neighborhood. Now we are... More...March 18, 2010
Family UpdateAaron is now 6 weeks old! He is doing very well, and we are thankful that he is a really happy and pretty relaxed baby. He doesn't seem to mind all the (loud) activity that usually characterizes our house... More...February 5, 2010
Welcome, Aaron!Aaron Coppley Riddle February 3, 2010 We are excited to welcome Aaron into our family! He was born on February 3, 2010 at 1:03 in the afternoon. A healthy and beautiful baby, he weighs in at 8 lbs. 2... More...January 26, 2010
Reflections on 2009 - Wondering...There have been times over the past year, and especially now, where we just wonder. And not always in a good way - not the kind of wonder that says, "Wow, God is awesome, let's just sit back and watch... More...January 11, 2010
30 Reasons Why 30 is AWESOME!In honor of Sarah's 30th birthday, here are 30 reasons why being 30 is awesome! Here you are, Sarah: You get to check a new age group box on forms. You get to say, "I remember when I was... More...October 13, 2009
Potty PerformanceToday was a big day in the Riddle house. I usually think it's annoying when parents share about all the little stuff that happens with their kids, but this is just funny... Tim decided after naptime that he wanted to... More...October 8, 2009
So, you want to use your gifts?"We have this treasure in earthen vessels to show that this power is from God and not from us."2 Corinthians 4: 6-8 This is the verse that hit me in the head like a 2X4 this afternoon as I reflected... More...September 25, 2009
First StepsLast night, Sarah and I attended an open house for Parkside Christian Academy. My favorite moment was when we visited the Kindergarten teacher, and she asked us what questions we had. As we both stared blankly back at her, I... More...September 1, 2009
"Mom is so dramatic."Sarah had a really rough first trimester, with a lot of morning sickness that was made worse by the heat and humidity of the summer. On one hot evening, Sarah was giving the kids a bath, but not feeling very... More...August 15, 2009
Another Little Riddle!This spring, we found out that we are expecting another "little Riddle"! This is exciting news for our family - when we told Joseph that there's a baby in Mommy's tummy, his eyes got big as it registered what this... More...June 27, 2009
Grand Opening FUN!Today was the grand opening of the new Elmhurst Street Children's Park, 12 years in the making. I still have to rub my eyes and pinch myself when I walk past the park to know that it really is there!... More...April 29, 2009
Day 119Patience! That's not what I want to hear! This was my first reaction to what Sarah felt God was showing her from the story of Noah. We all know that it rained for (say it with me) forty days and... More...April 8, 2009
Financial UpdateAs you may already know, Sarah and I raise about three-quarters of our salary through donations from individuals and churches who believe in and give to our ministry. Beginning in January 2009, we took a bold step of increasing the... More...April 2, 2009
Moving (on)While we wish we were already moving to a new house (wow, that was a lot of w's), we are simply moving on to another step in the house-buying process. Here's an update: After our offer on the first house... More...March 20, 2009
Answer on HouseToday, we heard that the bank did not accept our offer on the house. I don't have much time, energy, or motivation to write much more now, since these two weeks have been pretty exhausting mentally, spiritually, and physically for... More...March 14, 2009
Offer Made!We just signed an offer on the house we described in our previous post! It feels good to have the ball in the bank's court, now we wait. Please pray for favor from the bank that owns it. We put... More...March 6, 2009
Is this the house?Since the first week of January, we have visited over forty 2- and 3-family homes in our neighborhood, and we may have found the one for us! It is a large 2-family home in the Codman Square neighborhood of Dorchester.... More...January 31, 2009
Monday BlursMondays are our house-hunting days. Since I work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule, we take full advantage of Mondays off to look at houses, which means that by the afternoon, our minds are packed with a blur of images of things like... More...January 21, 2009
The Good, the Bad, and the UglySarah and I have visited several houses in local neighborhoods in the last two weeks, and we have seen a lot. We have seen a house with wonderful light-filled rooms and a garage with no roof, another house with 6-foot... More...January 8, 2009
We looked at our first house!This morning, Sarah and I viewed two homes for sale in our neighborhood for the first time. Both houses were three-family foreclosed homes in need of some TLC (as the classifieds say). One has major mold problems (no thank you),... More...January 7, 2009
OverwhelmedWe can only begin to express our thanks and joy as we write to update you on our financial situation. On Christmas Eve, we emailed to share that we were $4,000 short of our 2008 family support-raising goal. We are... More...December 31, 2008
Thank You - God provides!Sarah and I write with great amazement and joy that God has exceeded our support-raising gap of $4,000. In the past week, we have received over $5,500 towards our family's support. These gifts will meet our current gap in salary,... More...December 27, 2008
Remembering God's PromisesPlease see our previous blog from December 24 titled "Please Pray" for the story behind this blog entry. Thank you all for your encouraging emails and calls. Keith, Joseph, Tim and I are having a wonderful Christmas in South Carolina... More...December 24, 2008
Please PraySarah and I want to share with you something that is heavy on our hearts right now, and ask for your prayers for our family. We try to stay away from calling every matter "urgent" and every need "pressing" in... More...September 9, 2008
Wilderness Camping in the City LimitsQuestion: Where can you go wilderness camping that feels like the middle of nowhere, but travel only a mile from downtown Boston? Answer: The Boston Harbor Islands On our first camping trip as a family, we decided to try remote... More...August 22, 2008
Toasting the SummerHere's to another summer of ministry in Boston. Sarah and I raised high our marshmallows and doughboys tonight in celebration of this recently ended season of our lives called the "Summer Missions Program." As we reflect on the bittersweetness of... More...July 22, 2008
Thankful ToolIt is an honor to be used by God - to be His tool. We are a bit more than halfway through our summer program, which involves over 250 teenagers in service and discipleship in Boston, and I just want... More...June 22, 2008
Annual All-NighterSarah and the boys flew to South Carolina today to visit my family. 60 youth from 4 states arrive in 16 hours. The time is 1:49 a.m. Eighty copies of our Challenge devotional guide are printing. It is my annual... More...June 12, 2008
Blurred linesSummer is here. For our family, summer means that Joseph and Tim get 20 new "friends" to play with (our young adult staff), Keith usually pulls at least one all-nighter at the office, and Sarah either cooks or organizes several... More...May 1, 2008
Spring is playtime!The whole Riddle household is SO excited that spring is here. I don't think we realized how much we missed getting out of the house and playing outside through the cold and snowy winter. Now that we have had two... More...March 4, 2008
Prayer Requests for MarchWe are so thankful for all of you who keep diligently keep our family in your prayers. Some specific things you can be praying as we enter the month of March: A Busy March - This month tends to be... More...February 1, 2008
New Year, New OfficeIn the last 6 years, I have been in 8 different office spaces. Here's a brief history: Feb 2002 to Aug 2003 - 11 Elmhurst St, Third floor. Shared an office with Paul for the very first time. I also... More...January 25, 2008
Happy Birthday Tim!It's hard to believe, but Timothy is now ONE year old! We celebrated with a low-key evening of cake and presents. Of course, Tim didn't really know what was going on, other than he got to consume lots of... More...January 18, 2008
Thank you, Trinity!This past weekend, our family had a wonderful time at Trinity Covenant Church in Lexington, MA. The church welcomed us with open arms, and we really felt like family while we were there. Some highlights: - Getting a tour of... More...December 12, 2007
December PrayersWe ask for your fervent prayers for our family at this time. Please join us in praying for: Sarah is still processing all that happened to her (see previous post). Pray for her continued emotional healing. Joseph did not see... More...December 3, 2007
A Frightening EventHonestly, it is hard to write this month’s family update. I want to say that everything is okay, and give you updates on all the new things the kids are doing. But that is not our reality now, since our... More...November 21, 2007
Road TripAs is our pre-road trip custom, tonight when we go to bed we will set our alarms for 4:00 a.m. We'll be on the road by 4:45 (before the Dunkin Donuts even opens), watch the sun rise over the mountains... More...November 9, 2007
Confession: I've been a user...(by Keith) I have a confession to make. It's not something I am proud of, but I hope that by doing so I might help others who have gone through the same thing. So here it is... I have been... More...October 4, 2007
Update: A New Van!We got a new van! Thank you for all who were praying with us for a new family vehicle. At the beginning of October, we purchased a new (for us) vehicle, thus taking a step Sarah said she would... More...September 30, 2007
The River WalkOne of our favorite things to do as a family now is our “river walk.” Just a 2-minute drive from our house is a 3-mile path that snakes along the Neponset River and out to Dorchester Bay. We usually spend... More...August 30, 2007
Fires of RefinementPraise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. Come and listen, all... More...Summer's Over...Even after years at The Boston Project, God continues to teach us where our passions and gifts best fit into our ministry. Sarah’s gift of hospitality was shining as she organized and helped to cook several dozen meals for our... More... |
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