My name is Scott Dannemiller. Several years ago, my wife Gabby and I quit our corporate careers to spend a year doing mission and volunteer work. We learned a lot about God’s world and our place in it while living with a Mayan family in Southwestern Guatemala.
Now we’re back in the states, two kids later, trying to keep the flame of service burning. I’m a self-employed corporate trainer guy who travels the country talking to people about how to think better, communicate more effectively, and eliminate the general “jerkiness” that plagues our society. Gabby keeps the house running, works a flexible job as a project manager, and keeps our kids, Jake (6) and Audrey (5), from killing each other (with kindness, of course).
As a family, our mission statement is this: “To tirelessly seek God’s will by living lives of integrity, owning what we have, growing in faith together, and serving all God’s people to build a world without need.” Sometimes we succeed. Sometimes we stink. But the important thing is that we keep on trying.

Scott,
Keep it up. What a great devotional this could be…A slice of life, with a serving of scripture on top. I think you are on to something here…keep the blessings coming and folks will come back for seconds!
Thanks, sis! Great idea, the whole devotional thing. Maybe that’s why mom sent me the email telling me to “watch my language.” She doesn’t want any curse words ending up in any book that also features the Savior of the World. For that reason, I will now use the Webster’s Dictionary definition for any curse word I wish to insert into a post. Ex: “Donkey, used for carrying heavy loads,” or “excrement, often smelly.” Love, Scott
Scott (& Gabby),
Thanks for adding the URL to your Christmas newsletter! You now have a new follower. Oh, hang on, I’ve been doing that for about 6 or 7 years already….
Thanks, Dave! Enjoy! And have a great Christmas with Nikki and the boys!
You totally had me hooked at “…Toenails in your Hair”. You’re a fabulous writer and you totally have a new follower. Bring on the book, bring on the book, bring on the book!
Thanks, Marianne! You and my wife have the same mantra. She is going to start limiting my blog posts so I can crank out one chapter a week. We’ll see how that New Year’s Resolution goes, eh? Have a fantastic and peaceful 2011.
It’s been 2 weeks since this comment. How far have you gotten?
Progress is slow. Only two new chapters since the start of the year. Though… that’s two more than the last 3 months of 2010!
Enjoyed you blog about the number 7! Haha! I love that you guys dropped everything to go into missions. I grew up an MK and my heart is to work in missions. So far, God hasn’t led there, but the dream is always there. It’s great to see people just go and do. Blessings!
Thanks Turkana! Best wishes with your journey, wherever it takes you. Peace!
-Scott