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Ministering Where You Are – Staying Is The New Going

Saturday, April 15, 2017 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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I have never had an overwhelming desire to do foreign missions. I’ve never even done a short term missions trip. The Lord has provided so many situations right where I am at the time that I’ve never felt that I was short on opportunities …

Category: Christian LivingTag: Hospitality

Embracing the Journey of Parenting a 2e Child

Monday, April 10, 2017 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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I recently had an epiphany after trying to explain twice-exceptional (2e) to someone who, for whatever reason, fails to understand it or chooses not to understand it despite my trying on more than one occasion. While processing my disappointment and …

Category: Gifted & 2e Christian Parenting | Twice-Exceptional (2e)

Around Our Home In April

Friday, April 7, 2017 (Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025)
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Last month I said that I was playing catch-up after Caroline was sick and then I was. Well, lather, rinse, repeat. I’m coming off the cold Caroline brought home. This time we all went through it and I got the tail end of it all. I keep looking …

Category: Our Family Life

Classical Conversations Negatives and Why We Didn’t Join

Thursday, April 6, 2017 (Updated: Monday, June 29, 2026)
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One of the most popular homeschooling programs currently available is Classical Conversations (CC). When CC came to our area a few years ago, I explored it as an option even though we are relaxed homeschoolers. I taught for a year in a Classical …

Category: Asynchronous Development | Dyscalculia | Dysgraphia | Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices | Twice-Exceptional (2e)Tag: Perfectionism

“Who Am I?” Sung By The Altar Of Praise Chorale

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

Category: Hymns & Bible Readings
Gifted Children Don't Know Life Any Other Way

Gifted Children Don’t Know Life Any Other Way

Monday, March 13, 2017 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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A common theme among parents who discover their first child is gifted is, “We didn’t realize it. We thought this was normal. We didn’t have anyone to compare her to.” If adults have never experienced giftedness first-hand or …

Category: Gifted & 2e Christian Parenting | Twice-Exceptional (2e)Tag: Stuffed Animals

Creative Writing Printables & Prompts For Kids All Year

Sunday, March 12, 2017 (Updated: Saturday, April 4, 2026)
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Is it time to add some fun to your writing activities? Did you know my site is full of creative writing prompts for kids in a wide variety of seasons, holidays, and topics? I’ve put them all into one easy-to-use post so you can find just the …

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Sallie Schaaf Borrink

I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and curator of my home. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥




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