As Christians and homeschoolers we are often accused of living “in the bubble” or “holy huddle.” For me, this stirs reactions on both sides of the coin. The Positive As homeschoolers, we obviously don’t have the public school community. We do have a homeschool co-op, a Bible study, a community homeschool group, a field trip group, and a … [Read more...]
How to Have a Million Dollar Birthday on a Shoestring Budget
I love a good party. The cuteness of the coordinating plates, napkins, silverware and decorations get my blood pumping. At those times of year, Pinterest is my best friend. But my wallet is not. Somehow I seem to justify the extra expense by saying that this time only comes around once a year. Each of my children do need to know how uniquely … [Read more...]
Oikos–It’s Not Just a Yogurt!
You may have heard the word “oikos” spoken in church lately. (If not, keep reading. This still applies to you!) If you did, more than likely they weren’t talking about yogurt. Technically, “oikos” is the greek word used in the new testament to describe extended family. It typically could have included 15-35 family members--not just those who … [Read more...]
When Inconveniencing Someone is a Good Idea
It was a couple days before my dad’s 70th birthday. This is a HUGE milestone for anyone, but especially for Dad. You see, we almost lost Dad several times. I was just a fifth grader when he had his first heart attack. Not to mention that he nearly died as one of the very first people diagnosed with Chron's Disease. Insert several other … [Read more...]
What Fathers Really Need for Father’s Day
As I stroll amongst the ties, grilling aprons, and golf clubs on display for Father’s Day, I realize that none of those seem right. It’s been a tough year for us... not for our marriage, but health and financial issues seemed to continually arise. A “World’s Greatest Dad” plastic trophy just doesn’t seem to do justice. I know my husband … [Read more...]
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