All this Christmas talk about the “star in the east” reminds me of a recent night I spent stargazing far from city lights, high in the Sierra Nevada mountains o... Read More...
We just celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. The years have flown by, and we’ve been through deep valleys, droughts, the outpouring of God’s abundance, and ... Read More...
A popular song I remember from growing up in the church was called “Beauty for Ashes.” I always loved this song because I resonated with the idea that God can t... Read More...
This month, capture your family’s stories of thankfulness by creating this easy-to-make table runner. At the beginning of the month, choose one of our hanging o... Read More...
You have probably heard the remark, “We can agree to disagree.” The expression promotes an admirable idea for a peaceful compromise, but I recently heard a com... Read More...
MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE FOUR UNIQUELY DIFFERENT CHILDREN.
Before each one of our children was born, my husband and I dreamed and talked about the accolades our... Read More...
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” (St. Francis of Assisi)
It is amazing to me what a ch... Read More...
Sundays were my favorite day of the week as a kid because it meant lunch at my grandparents’ farm after church. When we arrived, everyone pitched in to get the ... Read More...
In the environment of Serving, the question we ask ourselves is, “What needs to be done?” The Bible tells us of many times when God saw a need and did something... Read More...
Remember those dating years and how easy it was to spend hours lost in conversation? Curiosity about each other allowed time to pass so quickly. Unfortunately, ... Read More...
Each new school year brings new rules and routines. Remembering each new teacher's preferences and guidelines can cause stress and take even the most confident... Read More...
When my family began our journey in classical home education two years ago, there was perhaps no part of the curriculum that intimidated me more than geography.... Read More...