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Hearers and Doers: Valuing Proper Practice

Hearers and Doers: Valuing Proper Practice

I used to be of the opinion that if I could just renew my mind in God’s Word then I’d be well on my way towards living a sanctified life. I believed that head knowledge was half the battle and that right thoughts would surely mend 

In the middle of your trial, He’s leading you right.

Friends, so often I wish you could sit with me at my kitchen table, and discuss the things you inbox me about. It’s hard to cover sensitive topics publicly because I never know who is reading here. For those of you who don’t know, I 

Old Stone Walls and Family Boundaries

Old Stone Walls and Family Boundaries

My idea of a perfect fall day is taking a long drive along  the back roads of New England to see the old houses and decor. Of course, I’m holding a pumpkin spice latte in my hand and we’re headed to some farm stand, preferably 

Creme de la Creme: Weekly Round-up of the Internet’s Best

Creme de la Creme: Weekly Round-up of the Internet’s Best

This past week, Peter took Holly and Matt to college, and I took Hope and Little B to Newport with my mom and niece to take the sting out of things. “When life is sour, add something sweet.” The adjustment to life with four in 

Am I about to worship as Cain or Abel?

Am I about to worship as Cain or Abel?

“Am I about to worship as Cain or Abel?”  That’s the question that crossed my mind as I walked into church on a particularly bad Sunday. I was irritated by a thoughtless comment someone made to me before I even entered the building.   On 

Fall Plan-A-Thon and pulling out my best china

Fall Plan-A-Thon and pulling out my best china

They say that your handbag reflects your personality, and that the state of its inside reflects your current state of mind. I hope that’s not true because the inside of my bag has been a mess. I opened it last week to find the remnants 

K4 Homeschooling using the Charlotte Mason Method

K4 Homeschooling using the Charlotte Mason Method

Several friends have asked me to text them what I’m using with our little guy for K4. Since my texting skills rot, I’m going to type it out here and share. This list is a bit tedious/detailed so feel free to click away if this 

How to React When The Internet Blows Up

How to React When The Internet Blows Up

This week, a Christian opinion article went viral, and predictably, the internet blew up. The Christian blogosphere and social media was full of toxic air. The article was more opinion and less Bible truth, and at first glance I thought it was satire, then after 

DIY Rustic Farmhouse Calligraphy Bridal Shower Favors

DIY Rustic Farmhouse Calligraphy Bridal Shower Favors

We had my daughter’s bridal shower this past weekend and my sister, Hannah, did a lovely job decorating and hosting it. I’ll share a few of those pictures when I get them from her, but I wanted to share the favors that I made for 

Personal Accomplishment Does Not Equal Personal Value.

Personal Accomplishment Does Not Equal Personal Value.

Today, I sit down in a heap of exhaustion. I want to blame the tired on the warm weather, but I know the truth. I’ve slipped back into production mode, that unhealthy lie that tells me that productivity equals worth. I am a results oriented girl