Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
We’re talking about the Christian home and last time we talked about making sure our theology matches our practice because what we say we believe is really a waste of breath if we don’t value it enough to live it. God has placed children in …
“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” I’ve spent many years thinking about Christian parenting and discipleship. Over the last 28 years, I’ve read…shall we say…many books on child raising and education. (My overflowing bookcases tell the story! Sharing a few favs at the …
“Unbind him and let him go.” (Jesus, in John 11:44) Lazarus was dead and had been for days. Then, by a spoken command of the Lord, he was made alive. From stone dead to NOT dead. Think about that for a minute. Alive because of …
The end of the year is a time for reflection. Many businesses and ministries give an annual report of their progress. It’s a way to remind interested parties of the direction, highlights, and worth of the work completed.Imagine if mothers sent out an end of …
We are just beginning to feel the drop in temperatures as the seasons shift here in New England. The cool nights come as a relief since this summer has been unusually hot and humid and rain scarce. We are once again experiencing shifts in family …
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links to products I use and enjoy. I get a small percentage back on products purchased through these links. Thanks for supporting this blog in that way. Today I want to share a recipe for making sea buckthorn cleansing oil …
Hello. Can you believe summer is here? I am so looking forward to REST this summer but I don’t want to coast in my Christian walk. I don’t want to waste my summer, so to that end, I was praying about what book study we …
I’m currently drinking tea and waiting for my homemade Italian braid to brown in the oven. The anticipation of warm bread slathered with butter makes my waiting easy. I’m also awaiting the imminent arrival of our fourth grandchild. These are happy anticipations. But sometimes waiting …
It’s January, dear reader, and maybe, like me, you’re already a bit exhausted? Today I thought we’d all benefit by discussing ways to refresh physically and spiritually. If you are too tired to read through this whole post, go take a nap, my friend. I …
Happy New Year, blogging friends. We have a house full but I thought I’d steal away for a few minutes to thank you for another year of friendship and fellowship in this virtual space. I hope 2022 is a year of personal growth in grace …