Our Cozy Home No. 67
"My mother was the making of me." Thomas Alva Edison









"My mother was the making of me." Thomas Alva Edison

"He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him."

The scarecrow is a sure symbol of fall. This is a fun scarecrow craft that is easy to do even for moms and children who might be a bit artistically challenged. If you would like lots of scarecrow ideas, don’t miss my Let’s Learn About …

Young children will enjoy a special scarecrow unit featuring books, activities, and printables. To make it easy for you, I’ve created this scarecrows unit study! If learning with themes is new to you, check out my post on How to Create a Unit …

While we were preparing lunch, I remarked that the rose-breasted grosbeaks should be returning soon. It’s usually the second week of May when we start seeing them at the feeders in our part of West Michigan. Five minutes later I looked out and …

"Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words."

"O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever."

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."

Colossians 2:1-10 For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches …

"No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you."

Many years ago, my graphic designer/web designer husband was downsized out of his corporate job. We opted at that time to turn his side business into a full time business. We were blessed to land a very good client fairly quickly due to my teaching …

Proverbs 3:1-12 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write …