There is just something special about putting thoughts down in writing, especially if it's in a personalized journal. I default to the computer often, but I still want a notebook with me when I’m taking a course or seminar, brainstorming and hashing out ideas, or writing a song or poem. There was a time when I carried a notebook with me everywhere … [Read more...]
Planning for the New Year
Who is ready for a new year? It’s time to start planning! One of my mottos is Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” The same is true of our spiritual lives. When we make a plan and commit to growing spiritually, God will bring the results. Here is a tip for spiritual planning for the new year... The … [Read more...]
Celebrations and Traditions for the Modern Christian Family
***I was given a copy of "Generation to Generation" for review purposes, but all thought and opinions are truly my own. I promise to always be true in my recommendations!*** Holidays, birthdays, celebrations—I love them all! Being festive breaks up the monotony of the day to day. When we pause to consider the reasons behind the celebrations, … [Read more...]
Moms–Take Back Your Life!
Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC and HCCP for providing this book for review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product, Take Back Your Life, in exchange for this review and post. Life change--it’s something we all want in one area or another. Getting there and … [Read more...]
Six Brilliant Books to Read During Your Homeschool Year
If you are like me, you had big plans for the summer. That probably included lots of homeschool planning and reading over the summer so you would be extra prepared. Then life and summer adventures got in the way. Now you are staring at your school planner and wondering where the summer went. Remember that book list you wanted to read to make … [Read more...]
2016 Book Brigade
I’m so excited! I’m so excited about the upcoming 2016 Book Brigade, the new Minivan Ministry book club, that I even have “I’m So Excited” by the Pointer Sisters running through my head! (I will spare you the video. I never thought about what that song was actually about until now!) How will the 2016 Book Brigade work? I recently started … [Read more...]
