We are surrounded by change we cannot control. Whether it is the seasons, our children, our bodies, or the culture, everything around us is constantly changing. Learning how to thoughtfully and prayerfully adapt and deal with those changes is an important part of the Christian life. Like many of you, I’m going through a season …
I would guess most of the women who read my blog are well acquainted with history. Either they read historical fiction, they have homeschooled many years of history, or they simply enjoy it as a subject in and of itself. Because of that, I also would guess that we as a blog community have more …
Psalm 112 Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the …
Psalm 34 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together. I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my …
Hebrews 4:12-16 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him …
Preparing activities for an apple-themed learning unit is as easy as apple pie. These fun printables, books, and activities are easy to pull together into an apples unit study. They will work well with Johnny Appleseed Day on September 26 and National Apple Month in October. These collection is focused on early elementary aged children …
This was a full and interesting mid-September weekend for our family. I plan on writing posts about most of these topics, but thought I would share some highlights in the meantime. As I said to David, you just never know where life with me is going to take you! LOL! First up was purchasing a …
This post was first published January 13, 2009. For reference, Caroline was 27 months old when I originally wrote this. I am republishing it with only a few little edits for readability and updated commentary indicated in italics. I encourage you to take the link to the post “When Belief in the System Fades” that …
I’m a big believer in keeping a healthy amount of margin in life. I’ve written many posts about margin over the years and highly recommend two books related to it in my list of My Favorite Simple Living Books. But sometimes no matter how hard I try, I find myself with shrinking levels of the …
I have always like the combination of cranberries and orange. Caroline enjoys it, too. So this is my go-to cranberry sauce now for Thanksgiving. Easy Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice is ridiculously easy and so tasty. It’s so good you can throw some extra bags of cranberries in the freezer and make it throughout the …
Psalm 37:23-40 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. …
Psalm 145 I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. One generation will commend Your works to the next, …
