It’s time to get back to school. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed your summer, but it’s back to the grind. Whether you enjoy getting back to school or not, there is usually a tiny piece of us that is sad to see summer go. We must remind ourselves that God’s mercies are new every morning...and every school year too. One reason we can … [Read more...]
Bible Study the Charlotte Mason Way
Many of you have heard of Charlotte Mason, the 19th century guru on education that is still making a stir in the homeschool community today. She had lots of great ideas about how to teach various subjects, but did you know that one of those subjects was Bible study? Let’s learn about Bible study the Charlotte Mason way! The more I … [Read more...]
How To Help Someone Through the Fire
When something bad happens, you have two choices. First, you can get angry and throw a fit. The second choice, is to take a deep breath and realize that God has a plan, even in the mess. My goal is to choose the latter. It’s a lot easier to do so when you are surrounded by people shining God’s light and being His hands and feet. We have been … [Read more...]
Describing God’s Indescribable Love
I was given a copy of Indescribable in exchange for an honest review. I can honestly say that before I learned that I was chosen to do a review, I picked up this book in the bookstore and got very excited about it! All thoughts and opinions on it are completely my own. None of us can describe the indescribable love of God, yet that is … [Read more...]
Teach Your Kids to “Fear Not” This Halloween…or Anytime!
Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, it’s hard to escape the season. All you have to do is walk into Walmart, and an evil witch with green skin and fiery eyes is there to greet you. Take a few more steps and you run into the aisle covered with ghoulish sounds and fake bloody knives. I’m all for a some good pumpkin fun, but the scary stuff can … [Read more...]
Creative Ways to Help Little Ones Have Thankful Hearts
You wouldn’t think that teaching your kids to have a thankful heart should be difficult. For some reason, however, it is. My oldest is now ten. Even though we have been teaching him to say his prayers nearly his whole life, he still rushes through the thankful part to get immediately down to his wishlist. My other two sometimes have similar … [Read more...]
Debunking the Myths about Boxed Curriculum
What is Boxed Curriculum? Homeschooling can be a daunting task--especially when you don’t know where to begin. Boxed curriculum is a great place to start for those who feel overwhelmed. It is just what you might expect--curriculum in a box! Boxed curriculum is typically thought to be almost everything you need for a school year. You might need … [Read more...]
Celebrate Pentecost with a Family Bible Adventure
Pentecost, also known as the Birthday of the Church, is the celebration of the Holy Spirit coming down to the disciples after Jesus ascended into heaven. It is typically celebrated the 7th Sunday after Easter. This year, the Pentecost celebration is June 4, 2017. If you miss Pentecost, however, you can celebrate the Holy Spirit any … [Read more...]
Thriving as an Intentional Mom
Thriving as an intentional mom doesn’t have to be difficult. The key word is right in front of you...intentional. Taking a little bit of time to really be intentional and focus on what you are doing can make all the difference in the world. My old boss always said it like this, “Work smarter, not harder.” Thriving as Intentional Mom in Many … [Read more...]
Kids Can Feed the Hungry…And You Can Too!
Last month I introduced my 6 year old daughter, Gemma. She has a heart for the homeless and wants to feed the hungry. This month we had an opportunity to actually go and hand out food to those in need. Kids can feed the hungry...and you can too! Read Gemma’s account of the experience below... Helping Feed the Hungry by Gemma I went to a … [Read more...]
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