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Quotes About The Power Of God

Monday, July 11, 2005 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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The One who made the world and who upholds all things by the word of His power, is the One who keeps His saints. –Oswald Chambers It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding …

Category: Christian Living

Quotes About Anxiety & Peace

Friday, July 8, 2005 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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How much have cost us the evils that never happened! –Thomas Jefferson Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. –Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today …

Category: Christian LivingTag: Anxiety

Public, Charter, Christian, and Homeschool | Educational Choices

Wednesday, July 6, 2005 (Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2026)
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I mentioned recently that I just finished a scrapbook of my teaching experiences and that it was bittersweet to do so. I was in the field of education for about eleven years in a wide variety of situations so I had all kinds of experiences to …

Category: Choosing to Homeschool
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Weeding and Simplicity | Guest Columnist, David

Monday, June 27, 2005 (Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2026)
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I’m the gardener in our family. Sure, Sallie comes out and helps from time to time, but mostly it’s my domain. Recently I was checking the pansy pots to pull off the old blossoms and check for weeds. Our pansies this year have been …

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Shrimp Scampi in the Microwave Recipe

Friday, June 24, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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This easy Shrimp Scampi recipe is made in the microwave. I serve it over buttered fettuccine for a quick and tasty meal. It sounds unusual took cook shrimp in the microwave, but it works! Shrimp Scampi in the Microwave Ingredients 1 clove garlic, …

Category: Main DishesTag: Fish & Seafood Recipes

Twice Baked Potatoes to Freeze Recipe

Friday, June 24, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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I don’t have a specific recipe for making twice baked potatoes to freeze (or eat fresh). It is kind of like how my Grandma would make cinnamon rolls – she just dumped it all together without measuring and they were delicious. So you will …

Category: Veggies & SaladsTag: Potatoes Recipes

Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Friday, June 24, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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We enjoy chicken quesadillas a lot! They are super easy to make once you get a recipe that works for you. I don’t have a formal written recipe, but here is how I do it using the shredded salsa chicken I make ahead. Chicken Quesadillas …

Category: Main DishesTag: Chicken Recipes
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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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