For as long as I can remember, far before I even realized it, time has been important to me. Not as in - what time is it?, although that probably has its place as well, as I often feel like I’m racing the clock, hours of the day just slipping through … [Read more...] about The Truth About Idols: Are we drifting off center?
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DaySpring Agenda Planner Review – What’s to love!
The story of my relationship with planners goes something like this. I resisted For as long as possible, I resisted. About a decade ago a friend of mine was all into her planner. And I thought she was silly. Loved her, but a bit silly about the … [Read more...] about DaySpring Agenda Planner Review – What’s to love!
5 Steps to Fighting Emotional Strongholds
Not long ago, I listened to apodcast episode on A Mom's Mission Field that gripped my attention. Tiffany Castleberry was interviewing Christine Chappell and they were talking about fighting emotional strongholds. (You can listen to the episode here … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Fighting Emotional Strongholds
How to Help Your Kids When You are Hurting Too
I was at the event to speak about homeschooling bravely. My focus was one part application, two parts the courage it takes to become solely and fully responsible for a child’s education - the times of doubt and overwhelm, the not knowing and … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Kids When You are Hurting Too
Preventing the Summer Slide: One Fun Way to Dive into Science this Summer
Each year right about this time we begin to shelf the textbooks and settle into our summer schedule around here. As a homeschooling mom, I love this transition as much as the kids do. Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful to teach my kids, but when the … [Read more...] about Preventing the Summer Slide: One Fun Way to Dive into Science this Summer
After 37 Years, Here are a Few Things I Know
Today I turn 37. And it’s got me all reflective, asking those questions that seem to surface as we mark the years. Have I done enough? Have I spent my years well? Am I where I thought I would be? I’m not sure I actually know the answers to … [Read more...] about After 37 Years, Here are a Few Things I Know