Video in this entry! Now that the weather is in the single digits, the fallen snow hasn’t melted. Brrrr! Plenty of snow at a nearby park provides the perfect opportunity for sledding fun. So, here goes the Rodriguez family on a comical snow sledding adventure... Read More...

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As our family spent a wonderful Thanksgiving Day together, we kept reflecting on the grace and mercy that the Lord has bestowed on us over the years. As the scripture says in I Thessalonians 5:18, we must give thanks in everything. Even in situations that seem painful or disappointing, we remind each other to remain thankful like the Bible says.

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Our family was so excited to go to beautiful McCall two times in one month. Our first visit in early July was so fun! We were able to ride wave runners at Payette Lake with my husband’s family. What a blast! Riding choppy waves for a few hours was so exhilarating and memorable for the whole family. After that wonderful time, we never imagined that we would be returning so quickly.
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Are you familiar with the ministry of David Barton? As quoted from his website, he is the Founder and President of Wallbuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes with an emphasis on our moral, religious, and constitutional heritage. His website is www.wallbuilders.com if you are interested in his wonderful ministry.

Our family has been blessed by many of his books and other various materials that he has produced. For this reason, our family was anxious to attend this year’s Idaho State Prayer Breakfast where he would be the keynote speaker. Read More...

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As most of you know, my youngest son, Manoah, has a small business picking up dog waste. Since he’s only five, his sisters regularly check his email, and they let me know if he gets one. Well, the other day, he received a very interesting email. Read More...

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The concept of multi-generational faithfulness used to be so foreign to me. Thankfully, over the past several years, the Lord has allowed my husband and I to understand this beautiful teaching in the scriptures. It is a teaching that reveals the heart of God regarding our children. Read More...

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(This entry was written by my husband)
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For those who are close to our family, you know how much God has been working on my heart and mind during the last few years in particular. I believe it has been in this time that great clarity concerning my life and family has come to us. However, it has been somewhat difficult to explain to people who don't understand the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and theological journey I have been on during the last 5 years. Read More...

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How many reasons do you have to be thankful? If you were to sit down and begin to write your list, then any sorrow or woe in your mind will begin to fade away quickly. Having a spirit of thanksgiving is a powerful weapon in the human mind’s arsenal. It will slay any ungratefulness or bad attitude that tries to linger in the mind. Read More...

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You might be wandering how someone could magnify God through a miscarriage, but I had a unique experience with my second miscarriage that allowed me to magnify God in the midst of sorrow... Read More...

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Check out our family video from the 2011 Mountain Home Gunfighter Skies Air Show featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds! Read More...

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Video in this entry! Our family recently attended the Celebration of Flight air show in Caldwell. The day was filled with amazing aerial stunts and patriotic songs. Read More...

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Video in this entry. Here’s the follow- up video to our Payette Lake vacation. Since we are far from our friends and family, we wanted to share some precious memories with all of you. Stay tuned for our next adventure...the air show in Caldwell, Idaho. Read More...

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I heard that Ronald Reagan said that life begins at 40. Now that I am 40, I can certainly agree with that statement. Of course, I realize that this is a subjective statement; however, in my case, this has become a true reality for me. Read More...

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Video on this blog entry! Here is a quick video teaser for our trip to beautiful McCall, Idaho. Dad wanted to bless mom with a memorable family experience at Payette Lake for her 40th birthday. Stay tuned for more extensive footage of their adventure on Payette Lake... Read More...

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This ceremony was so incredible! I think only the pictures can give you more of a feel for what it was like here. Hundreds of people gathered for a beautiful service Read More...

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We live off of a main road in Boise, so we would often pass a large banner advertising a Memorial Day Service on May 28. I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to talk to my children about the meaning of the holiday. On Saturday, we got dressed in our red, white and blue outfits and headed over to the special ceremony. Read More...

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I recently had an opportunity to really reflect back on our family’s move from California to Idaho. The picture perfect few moments came as I stood in a beautiful park not too far from our new home in Boise. I say picture perfect because I found myself in a dreamy setting. As my children played, I stood in an elevated place totally mesmerised by my view. Read More...

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Video on this blog entry! At the end of 2010, Dad made a calculated decision to move to Boise, Idaho.  By April, the Lord miraculously opened the door for the family to move out of California to a place where they believe they can more strategically fulfill the vision that God has for them.    The family is grateful for the opportunity to live in Idaho where they believe they can thrive in the kingdom of God... Read More...

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