Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
“The meek shall inherit the earth” is one of the most familiar statements of the beatitudes, but so few people are truly meek. I think that is because most people assume that meekness equals weakness. In our day, the word meek conjures up images of …
A Guest Post by Christina Wenzel Trust: 1. Assured reliance on the character, strength or truth of someone or something, 2. A basis of reliance, faith or hope 3. a confident hope 4. to place confidence in someone or something, 5. To …
Yes, selling my artwork. We have five children to put through college. 🙂 This piece is a 5″X7″ original watercolor entitled “Nantucket Fence.” Unframed, and matted to fit an 11″X14″ frame. $50. plus $10.00 shipping in the US. Email me if you are interested: bealsfamily7@gmail.com
A home schooling mentor once gave me some good advice: Begin with the end in mind. Looking back, my friend was insightful. But when you are a new homeschooling mother, you are– I don’t know–just plain overwhelmed. And scared. Well-meaning people unintentionally put fear–no, out …
Came across this quote this past week, and thought that it was worthy of jotting down and remembering. It was written by Eliza Lucas Pinckney who lived from 1723 to 1793. She must have been a wise woman and godly mother. “I am resolved to be …
Destination: Vermont. Purpose: Rest. This past week we enjoyed a family vacation at my parents cabin in Vermont. Our “to do” list for the week included reading, resting, playing games, ice skating, site seeing, shopping and family time. I don’t think we realized how much …
This week I have been meditating on words. I am studying Proverbs and am constantly amazed at how much it speaks of words and the lips. What we speak reveals what we are all about. It shows our heart. Someone has quipped “The tongue is …
I feel especially blessed this week as I count my blessings. Everything in life is sifted through the loving hands of God to me. And I am told to give thanks. So I am counting. My sister Bethy had a newborn baby, Leah Mae. I …
Thinking a lot about thankfulness lately. It struck me that there are some obstacles to joy; namely thank-less-ness or ingratitude. Not intentionally ungrateful. Just too busy to notice. It’s easy to be thankful “in general”, but harder to be thankful in particular. Life rushes by …
by Rebekah Beals No one wants to be called unreasonable. When was the last time that someone told you that you were being unfair? When was the last time you were in a bad mood? And (I love this one) how long has it been …