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Today I am excited to introduce you to a brand new ebook written by my friend Anne at Modern Mrs. Darcy. Work Shift: How to create a better blend of work, life and family. I am excited for this, not only because I was interviewed …
This is not going to be one of those “how to win friends and influence people” posts. In fact, this post may annoy you, because I am going to talk about a word that mainstream Christian women don’t like to deal with: Discernment. I am …
Weekend Edition: Some of you know that my site totally crashed last week. And because it did, I didn’t get to share that I was guest posting at Darby Duggar’s site. She asked me to write about my prayer life during different seasons of our …
We don’t worship idols in modern-day America. Not wood and stone idols anyway. But everyday, Christian women are living under the harsh rule of an idol in their lives, and they are so ensnared that they can’t see clearly to get help for themselves. Idol-living …
This weekend, Peter was the guest speaker at a Labor Day Camp out retreat. His theme for the weekend was “Walk Humbly With Thy God.” You know, you can’t walk humbly if you are filled with pride. And Peter graphed out areas of pride starting …
True Confession: I love to find inexpensive ways to decorate my home. I shop thrift shops, Savers, and Dollar type stores. And I really enjoy changing things up, so I don’t like to spend a lot on decorations. I live in New England and grew …
There are always buzzwords in Christianity. And like all buzzwords, they get used ad naseum. One of these words is community, as in “I am encouraging community, “ and “I am seeking community.” The concept of community is a great one, because God did indeed …
Need a little Charlotte Mason inspiration? As you know, I read and enjoy Karen Andreola’s blog Moments With Mother Culture. I’ve also enjoyed her books and have personally benefitted from her research. I am forever grateful to her. 🙂 Did you know that she has …
Forgive me if things are a little slow around here this week. We are busy getting ready for our new school year and are savoring our last days of summer before Rebekah goes back to college. “Life is like a vapor” is a saying I …
This week I have been re-reading Home Education by Charlotte Mason to my great delight. I am gearing up for the fast approaching school year. Charlotte Mason encouraged mothers to take their children outside for walks and to observe the nature that is all around …