Posts by Gina Conroy
First Official Day of School
Today my two older boys go to the homeschool tutorial center for their first day of classes. They’ll be taking state history, Shurley grammar 6, study hall and American Sign Language. They will be in the same classes even though one is in 4th and the other in 6th grade. I know they’ll do great.…
Read MoreJesus, Take the Wheel
I’m in a season right now where God is reminding me (on an almost hourly basis) of how very little control of my life I have. You see, as a Type A, that is a very scary and uncomfortable position. I mellowed a bit in my twenties (working full time while going to law school…
Read MoreJust Reminding Myself God is in Control
As homeschooling swings into full gear and ACFW conference is just a few weeks away I need to remind myself that God is in control of this season in my life… Lou Holtz – “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” Philippians 4:6 “Don’t fret or…
Read MoreStage or Altar?
© Staci Stallings Plastic Christians. You know the kind. They know all the words, spout all the rules, sing all the songs, join everything, and they look really good doing it, too. Their suits are pressed. Their ties are straight. Their dresses are the mint of modesty. And yet, it all seems too good, too…
Read MoreA Solute to Teachers EverywhereTeachers NEED Prayer
I just got this in an email and thought it was worth a post. After being interviewed by the school administration, the eager teaching prospect said: “Let me see if I’ve got this right. You want me to go into that room with all those kids, and fill their every waking moment with a love…
Read MoreBeen There. Seen That!
I’ve seen this little map plastered on just about everyone’s blog so I’d thought I’d join in. Now I haven’t stayed in all of these states, but I have driven through all of the ones in red. Does’t that count? In my book it does. Looks like I know where I need to go for…
Read MoreThe Way They Play
Cynthia H. Green @2006 Beneath the Ivy Wreath posted originally Wednesday, July 12th as Just Do It My son has gone nearly seven years without knowing the thrill of computing gaming. That spell was broken by the introduction of Bejeweled. In some ways it has been a great diversion for him when he is sick…
Read MoreSnakes, Spiders and Gracie, Oh MY!
The other day after I returned home from a homeschool meeting the kids assaulted me with stories of their evening adventure outside. I couldn’t quite understand everyone. Timmy’s voice rose above the others (including two friends). “Mom, guess who’s the first person in this family to ever catch a snake?” I looked at him a…
Read MoreWriter…Interrupted Blogging Debut
Some of you might not know about my other blog geared toward helping writer moms manage their time and call to write. Today begins the official blogging schedule and we have a great weekly line up of fellow bloggers, moms and authors. So check it out for some fun and encouragement! And don’t forget to…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Learning
I wrote this for the Carnival of Beauty, but see that I’m a little late, but I posted anyway.:) I’ve always been a fan of history. I can remember my very first historical fiction story I wrote in grade school. I guess I must have been intrigued by the surrender at Yorktown and how the…
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