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Reclaiming Family Life for the Intentional Christian Mom
Do you struggle?
- Finding your purpose as a Christian
- Feeling removed from God’s love and grace
- Feeling like your faith is weak
- Tired of living in a culture that’s forgotten God
Well, you’re in the right place. God takes our life and grows into what He designed us to be.
Yes, He lets us stumble and sometimes fall, but He always offers grace to become more than we could ever expect. Solid answers are found in the Bible.
Join me as we look for ways to live out our faith with integrity and growth.
Finding Quiet In A Noisy World
I awoke this morning to my usual world, one where I don’t know where I’ll be living in a year, with ceilings that look like I’m in a doctor’s office, and
Marriage 101 – Lessons from the Chickens!
“But now ask the beasts, and let them teach you; and the birds of the heavens, and let them tell you. Or speak to the earth, and let it teach you; and let the fish
There’s More To Life …..
Life…there are a few things we know about it. And there are a bazillian things we don’t. These unknowns are the things that have slowed me down in recent years. As I began
The Relationship Puzzle – Part One
The subject of relationships can cause some people to smile. Yet for others, it creates confusion and pain as they look back at the harsh realities of old friends or loved ones who damaged their
On Blogging, Facebook, And Being “Liked”
Another month has come and gone! I’m feeling a little pressure to get my posts…well…posted! But more travel came my way with the unexpected death of a midwife friend and the potential
We Broke the Mold and Raised Responsible Adults!
Our family’s style of raising responsible adults may be unique to many of you. We have homeschooled all ten of our kids. I’ve been at it for 29 years. (I know, I’m
Without Love, I Am Nothing – 1 Corinthians 13:2
“And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:2) Charity And Its Fruits
What Are Your Treasures?
Jesus words in Luke 12 gives me a lot to think about! The Master speaks of our treasures. Treasures…. What are they? Where do they come from? How earnestly do I seek them? What
What Is A Friend?
Lisa Jo Baker has a wonderful blog for moms. On Fridays, she does a whacky thing called, “Five Minute Fridays”. She asks fellow bloggers to write for five minutes on just one word. And if
More Blogs, More Noise – How To Choose?
Online Noise The online culture is noisy and distracting: Someone wants you to grab a cookbook or a podcast or program to give you 10 easy ways to solve some problem. It can take hours of
Should We Celebrate Christmas?
This question alone sparks much discussion and controversy in our culture. Amazingly, it’s not just for the anti-Christian crowd. It’s a big one among conservative Christians as well. The fight to keep Christ
Learning and Growing – God’s Way
Have you ever reached for a book or called a friend for advice before reaching for God’s Word? If so, read on…. Our family has been ‘growing up’ in our faith in recent years.
What’s This About Christmas and Tiny Tim?
Well, we’ve entered into this holiday season full swing! In our home, the decorations were slowly put up to savor each activity — the gifts gathered with each special person in mind — the Christmas movies
Life Changes! – Are You Ready To Step Out of the Boat?
Well, here I am, after two hectic weeks of: > camping (well, the cushy kind of camping that comes with the luxury of a travel trailer!) > visiting with old friends at a home-school conference &
A Woman’s Ever-Changing Dominion
Dominion: Domain; absolute ownership, a territory or sphere of influence or control… Domain: Field or sphere of activity or influence, the area a given person or people rules or an area of knowledge. Are you
