It is not easy to be a teen in the 21st Century. I’m sorry to tell you that teenage depression is an epidemic in our world today. Homeschooled teens are not immune.
What started out as a day to remember a dear Christian brother named Valentine has morphed into a celebration of romantic love. Both are wonderful things to celebrate. I look forward to roses and a big box of chocolates on St. Valentine's Day! However, remembering that the day started about a man who was…
Early in our marriage we established a meaningful, yet simple Christmas morning celebration that we still enjoy today! We enjoy Bible reading, Christmas carol singing, “Happy Birthday to Jesus,” cinnamon rolls, and presents. In that order.
For 8 years, my family and church family worked hard to serve the homeschooling community by planning and hosting Finish Well, a homeschooling high school conference. It was a labor of love and we were all sad when due to life’s seasonal changes, we had to lay this ministry down.
When it’s time to shop for older folks, it can be frustrating. They have everything! Or do they? Shopping for elderly loved ones requires thoughtful creativity. I’ve given these welcomed gifts to my parents, in-laws, and elderly aunts.
You see, I was struggling. Whenever I prayed and read the Bible, little ones were pulling at me, needing me, wanted to nurse. I hid Bibles everywhere, but I never had uninterrupted time with the Lord.
When something exciting happens or a special occasion comes along, celebrate with a party! Everyone loves a party, but they can be intimidating to plan. Let’s plan a party the simple way with these 11 party planning basics.
With our focus on romantic love in our culture, “When will I be loved?” is the cry of every heart in our culture. Everyone longs for their one true love, believing that romantic love will fill us with happiness forever. Then we marry someone who isn’t perfect, and we are still seeking to be loved…
Summer is my favorite season!
I love the blue skies, oceans waves, sailboats, and picnics outside.
I remember years ago as a mom with children ages 4 to 14. I was having a particularly frazzling day and the WWJD (What would Jesus do?) bracelets were really popular. I wondered in my heart if my High Priest Jesus could really understand how challenging it was to be a homeschool mom in that…