Ok, I'm not really breaking ALL the rules of blogging. I'm totally fine with rules like "don't plagiarize" and use good grammar (most days) and practice the Golden Rule...these are the kinds of rules that come from, and generate, a healthy self-respect and a respect for others. R-E-S-P-E-C-T, ... read more
Worry-free Weekend
Lately, I have had overloaded days and an overloaded heart. I drag those worries from one day to the next, like a too-heavy kitchen trash bag—leaking, funky, heavy. So this is me, preaching to myself. An Rx for a worry-free weekend [tweetthis]An Rx for a worry-free weekend...[/tweetthis]: Today, ... read more
Three Word Wednesday: Not Unto Death
When the phone rang, I thought it was my parents, calling to wish Joshie Boy a happy 7th birthday. Our little family was gathered around the table, laughing and soaking up this golden moment. We were at the end of a long, hard health season for my husband. It was Momma on the other end of the ... read more
Using Your Gifts
I spent most of yesterday trying to create order out of chaos. I sorted through a big pile of freshly laundered clothes. I folded some, put some on hangers. Put some in the closet and some in the drawers. Made breakfast, did dishes. Sifted through paperwork on the countertop and put books away. ... read more
Memory Verse Monday: March 24
Today's memory verse is about loving your neighbor. Sometimes your neighbor is the person across the breakfast table. This week at our house, we are trying to outdo one another in showing honor. We are planning to do that in specific ways each day. Today we want to outdo each other in ... read more
Memory Verse Monday: February 17
We've been talking about Authenticity here lately. This week's memory verse gets to the heart of things: we were made to reflect God's image to the world. This is the best offering we can make. It is pleasing to the Lord when we walk in love because this is the way to imitate Him. Showing love ... read more
Memory Verse Monday: February 3
Today, I return to posting about our memory work. I decided to concentrate on a list that we had created for our second Family Mission Statement, which I wrote about here and here. I am starting with the topic LOVE, which we will hear a lot about this month. I will be getting to that topic ... read more