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A Prayer when you’re Running on Empty
I feel like the last couple of weeks I’ve been coasting down hill, running on empty. Like many people, my life has become insanely busy and the more important things have been pushed to the curb or all together forgotten. Often times I’ve thought of pulling off the interstate to refuel, but obstacles in the…
Introducing Amy Quinn
Amy O’Quinn is a pastor’s wife and former schoolteacher-turned-homeschool mom of six wonderful blessings! She and her family live in rural south Georgia in her late grandparent’s 1930’s remodeled farmhouse…complete with window boxes, arbor, and picket fence! She also tries to fit in a little bit of freelance writing around the fringes of family life–something…
Need a Scripture Lift During this BUSY Holiday Season? I Do!
“Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” Galatians 6:9-10
Before You Buy that Game System for Christmas Read This: Video Game Addiciton
Reposted from July 2006 PS 2, Nintendo, X-Box. Whatever you want to call it, I’m convinced it was sent here straight from the pit to torture moms. Is it just my family, or do your kids turn into little monsters, fighting and jockeying for their game time? My youngest has just started playing with her…
Sin and Heaven According to Grace
A couple of weeks ago Grace (4 1/2) struck up a conversation about sin. Grace: “Sin is really bad.” Me: “Yes, it is.” Grace: “What’s sin?” Me: “Remember in the garden of Eden when Eve ate the apple she wasn’t supposed to.” Grace: “Yes” Me: “That’s sin. Sin is when you do something wrong. Like…
Remembering St. Nicholas
In my efforts to steer materialism away from December the 25th, and create new family traditions, I thought a great idea would be to give gifts on St. Nicholas Day. Only problem is, it was yesterday! But the kids don’t know that, so we’re going to attempt a remembrance of St. Nicholas and his “spirit…
Scripture Memory–Kid Style
Scripture Memory–Kid Style (c)Tricia Goyer, 9/2006 This morning, I read a great blog on Home-steeped Hope about teaching Scripture memory to kids. You can read it here. Anyway, it got me thinking about our family’s efforts of memorizing Scripture verses through the years. I will be starting my 13th year of homeschooling this year, and…
What’s a Jesse Tree?
I think I finally figured it out! In past years I’ve been clueless as to what a Jesse Tree was and after reading several posts (links at the end of this post) I think I understand. In my limited understanding, I’m being to see that a Jesse Tree is a great way to celebrate the…
Introducing Cheryl L. Stansberry
I’m a stay-at-home-mom of three small children and have only recently come out of the procrastination cave to begin writing again. I have a lot of interest in Christian apologetics and theology, history, literature, and politics and I hope to incorporate some of them into my writing. I also enjoy writing inspirational pieces and poetry.…
Staying Close Even Though Your Far Away
This is reprinted from a published article from 2001 copyright Gina Conroy It had been my mother’s dream for me to attend a Christian college. Yet she didn’t realize her answered prayer would put 1500 miles between her and her grandchildren. Like so many college graduates, my husband and I chose to make our home…