The Paine Family

With the smell of spring in the air and the rising temperatures, the Paine family is looking forward to another season of warmer weather and summer fun.
We apologize for the great pause in our posting, but as you can imagine, we have been keeping busy =)
Much has taken place since our trip to Oklahoma. The [...]

With all the leaves that have fallen, we had quite the job to do in our own backyard here in Chicago. With the help of the whole family, the large task of raking leaves was made simple and easy as well as enjoyable. Raking, blowing, and hauling the leaves away were all part of the [...]

Today, Tabitha and I leave for Mexico with a group of young people from Headquarters to minister at a large event in Mexico City. We are excited about the things that God will do on this trip and we look forward to meeting those that He will bring across our path. We are both very [...]

When You told me to, “Seek Your face,” my heart replied, “Your face Lord, I will seek.”
~ Psalm 27:8
I stepped outside into the chilly morning air. The sun was beginning to rise in the distant horizon and its colors were beginning to fill the morning sky. Simply beautiful. With camera in hand I moved to a spot where I could [...]

“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”
Colossians 4:5
These past days have been full. Full of work, full of business, full of fun, and fellowship. Two weeks ago, I headed up to the Northwoods to help staff the Verity Journey to the Heart. It was a wonderful time for the Verity students [...]