Kindling Publications

The Chapman Family, from left to right: Front row: Ezra Amishav, Hadassah Joy, Zion Hope, Kindle Adriel Back row: Maranatha, Benjamin Matthew, Lauren Christine, Matthew, Rebekah Faith (picture taken in the Summer of 2007). *Not pictured, but sweetly remembered: Kallah Teleia (Baby #1) and Caleb Elijah (Baby #2), already with Jesus.

Our sweet Lauren loves to worship the Lord. The songs she writes are both beautiful and full of passion for Him. It is such a joy to hear her sing lyrics about surrender, being set apart, and the desire to be ready for Jesus' return.	Kindle is our little hard-working girl with an incredibly tender heart. She is very creative and loves to sew, make cards, paint, cook, and make-up new recipes. Her "good-for-you" cookies (freshly ground whole-wheat, sugar-free, chocolate chip) are the best things you've ever tasted!	Benjamin and Rebekah have such a special bond. When she was a little baby, he was down sick for almost a year. During this time, he would often hold her and put her to sleep so that we would be freed up to work and take care of other needs in our home. She is absolutely in love with him!

These two, Kindle and Ezra, are inseparable. They play hard and work hard and love every minute of it. It is a real blessing to see our children love and enjoy each other so much.	Hadassah Joy is our newest addition and she is such and incredible gift from our Father. If there were a word stronger than "delightful," it would be the right word to describe her. She also very much lives up to her middle name!	Our four-year-old Rebekah keeps us in stitches. She announced to us one day that she changed her name to "Eefy-Beth." Her Daddy thought she said, "Itchy-Beth," and so after all the laughs at his mistake, Daddy's version stuck and this became her endearing little nickname.

Our children love to cuddle and touch hearts with their Daddy. Many times I will lay down with them for a little while when I go to kiss them good-night and pray for them. We like for our children to end their day and go to bed at peace, with their hearts met, filled, and feeling freshly connected with us.	I love this random picture of my precious, beautiful bride of over 19 years. These are the glowing eyes, the sweet smile, and the joyful countenance that we are blessed to see every day. Maranatha is one who looks eagerly to the prospects of each new day, and is one of the most delightful souls I have ever known.	In our family we love to laugh and have fun. Here is Ezra, Rebekah, and Zion out on the front deck doing just that awhile back.