Honduras!!!!

My eldest daughter Faith and I are getting ready to go on a missions trip to Honduras in the the beginning of March.  We will be serving in a medical clinic and an orphanage. We are beyond excited. Planning for this trip and been one open door after another. God is so good! This is a first trip for both of us. I have a feeling it will not be our last, especially Faith. She has a real call on her life. I thought some of you may enjoy reading our Missions support letter. When we come home I will be posting about our adventure and posting pics! Have a beautiful day!! 


Dear Family and Friends,

I’m writing to tell you about an amazing opportunity my daughter, Faith, and I have. It is our great desire to go on a missions trip to Honduras with the World Gospel Outreach Organization in March. I know this is short notice, but the Lord has brought it before us in so many ways and opened so many doors, we cannot ignore it. We know it is His calling and He will provide.

I would like to tell you a little about Faith, 11 years of age. She has had a REAL heart for missions, especially orphans, for years. In the past four years Faith has raised money to help pay for a Smile Train operation for one child and raised enough money to buy a goat for the little girl we sponsor in Ethiopia. She saved for over two years for her childhood dream, a husky dog. With over $200 saved, one night Faith said she knew clearly that God wanted her to use that money to help orphans. She was rewarded with a wonderful birthday surprise of a husky puppy from family members. Faith has eagerly read every book about missionaries she can, to fuel that very real call on her life. I, too, definitely have a “Servants heart,” and can’t wait to further God’s Kingdom.

Faith and I will have a week long stay at “The Ranch,” which includes a medical clinic to help the local villages and an orphanage. Can you just see the excitement in Faith’s eyes as her dreams unfold before her? Our service there will be, first and foremost, to tell people in the surrounding villages about Jesus: that they are not alone, but loved and cherished by the One who came to save us. Secondly, we will serve in the clinic and orphanage. Also, we’ll assist wherever we can with repairs, painting, etc.

Just imagine! If ONE orphan comes to Christ, our service will not be in vain. I hope you see the same value in what WE CAN accomplish in Jesus’ name! A trip like this, for us, will require financial support. Faith and I , together, need to raise $3000 before March. We have plans to do all we can, and ask that you prayerfully consider helping us. Whether or not you feel God’s leading to contribute financially, we covet your prayers for safety and boldness in carrying the banner of Christ. Prayer is the fuel that will bring us success in His name.

Thank you in advance for your prayers and any financial support you feel led to give. May God richly bless you.



Because some have not yet heard,

Caitlin and Faith Steng

Homemade Candy Bars..... seriously.

I cannot explain how yummy these bars are. Why you ask? Because there are no words for their deliciousness. Try them. Today. You will not be sorry. ;)

Homemade Candy Bars
altered from New Nostalgia

1c peanut/almond/sunflower butter
2/3c raw honey
1/2c coconut oil
2c oats
1c dark chocolate chips
coconut to sprinkle on top

Melt the nut/seed butter, honey and coconut oil together in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir together with oats and chocolate chips. The chocolate chips will melt, you want this to happen. Spread evenly into a 7X11 or 8X8 " pan and sprinkle the desired amount of coconut on top. Place in refrigerator and restrain yourself from eating them until they are cooled and hard. Then make a latte or cup of coffee, get yourself a cooled "candy bar", grab a good book and enjoy your quiet time! Try not to get chocolatey finger prints in your book. ;) Enjoy!