The Paine Family

During my time at NorthWoods, I was able to practice some shooting with a couple other people. I had the opportunity to take this picture which reminds me of the need to keep my focus on the Lord and His plans for my life! “ Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this [...]

We had a wonderful Christmas … together … just as a family. There was a home, a fire, snow, each other, times of reminiscing, times of laughter…it was simply wonderful! It amazes me at how fast the past six months of have gone by since leaving Indy. Though the time has gone by so fast, [...]

I love Springtime. The warm sunny weather accompanied with frequent showers, the budding trees, the blooming flowers, the birds that begin to sing…all are reminders to me of God’s unchanging faithfulness. These thoughts of Spring bring Isaiah 55 to mind. “For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, [...]

This past two weeks has been full of activity…and snow. =) We have had a good amount of snow lately, at least in comparison to the past two years. It’s called for some extra work as far as shoveling goes, but we all have enjoyed it immensely. However, it looks like things will be warming [...]

It has been an amazing week here at the Northwoods on a Journey. God has done a great work in the hearts and lives of the guys. Competing affections, hidden sin and stubborn wills were surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. As we sought the Lord day by day, He faithfully revealed Himself through [...]