About Us

This website is named for the Scripture verse:

Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows. —LUKE 12:6-7

There are, however, six of us. Ted is a children’s book illustrator and designer. The books he has illustrated include Portrait of the Son, In This Catholic Church, and The Attic Saint. Rachel is the author of The Narrow Gate (illustrated by Ted) and a contributing writer for Living Faith Kids which Ted designs. They really like working together. Malcolm is the host of Happy Are You Poor and writes about poverty and community. Tim is an illustrator and toymaker known as Fritz the Shoelender. Theodore is a CoCoRaHS weather observer and amateur astronomer. Lucy is a senior in high school and loves to make puzzles.

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$5 a month: Stable Foundation


$7 a month: Sturdy Floors


$10 a month: Windows of Light


$15 a month: Entryways


$20 a month: Protecting Roof


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