As I was writing Prayers for the Mother of the Bride, one thing that struck me was the imperative duty we have as Christian women to affirm each other. It’s no secret that the enemy of our souls bombards us all with fiery arrows intended to damage and destroy self-esteem. Everywhere we turn, our daughters face false images and … Continue reading Beloved daughter
There are fewer things more frightening to a homeschool mom than the idea you may not know enough to give your children the best education possible. Even if you have an extremely high IQ, chances are your kids do as well. Even if you are a grammarian par excellence, you may not be able … Continue reading How to homeschool when your kids are smarter than you
If you had told me two years ago--or even two weeks ago-- that I would be the featured guest on a radio show, I would have laughed. Yet this crazy life of mine took a turn that direction this week. It began with an email from a young, hip 'n' happenin' friend, Paul, who … Continue reading An accidental radio debut
Have you ever had one of those experiences where God so clearly and undeniably orchestrated a situation that it just made you smile? Those times are especially sweet when the circumstance is totally inconsequential. That's when I envision our Heavenly Father looking down and blowing a little kiss from heaven, just for fun. Recently I … Continue reading A little kiss from heaven, just for fun
As a homeschool family, we were always on the lookout for potential gaps in practical areas that our kids were not exposed to in the classroom--knowing how to say the Pledge of Allegiance, for example. One gap was summarily exposed when we were on a field trip to a student performance of a play in … Continue reading “Let’s Go” field trip book now available
As a veteran homeschool mom, I have great respect for any parent who bucks the system. When our oldest son lost his first tooth, our daughter was in the throes of a series of recurring nightmares involving a witch coming into her room. Sometimes this witch even blocked her door and prevented her escape to … Continue reading Why the Santa myth is good for Christian children
If you are a Christian with children, grandchildren, godchildren, or any favorite kids you'd like to influence with positive spirituality, the new book Banana Splits for Breakfast: 55 Ways To Spiritually Guide Your Preschooler is a terrific resource. Dr. Susan Harrison, a mom and experienced children's pastor with a degree in educational ministry, has compiled … Continue reading Banana splits for breakfast
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