"Earth is so thick with divine possibility that it is a wonder we can walk anywhere without cracking our shins on altars." Barbara Brown Taylor, An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith So often, I wonder... what am I missing? When my nose is to the grindstone and my ankles are latched onto by small hands and the dirty diapers overtake the garbage and the laundry flows freely out of the hamper... what am I not seeing? When life turns into lists and my head feels heavy on the pillow, ...
A Childs View of Heaven
Since losing our son in December, I have learned that everyone seems to have their own view of Heaven. I've heard tales of loved ones who seem to have nothing to do but float around playing harps in a place that is so beautiful, so lovely, so sterile. There's the somewhat whimsical (though for a mother who has just lost a child rather horrifying) view of God looking over his creation and choosing the very best "flowers" (i.e. people) for His garden. And there are of course entire books devoted ...
Choosing The Best For Your Family
As you prepare for your next school year I wanted to share a bit of wisdom with you. The wonderful thing about homeschooling is that we have so many options available to us. The downfall of homeschooling is that we have SO many options available to us! I have 4 grown children, ages 18-29, and we homeschooled the younger 3 for 8 years. From early elementary through graduation for the oldest at home. I always thought it ironic that the media and critics said that homeschoolers were ...
Our Favorite Books & Resources
These resources I highly recommend for your Preschooler or Elementary aged child. You can preview my recommendations in the slideshow below and order them on Amazon by clicking on the image within the slideshow. {these are a work in progress. I'll be adding to these very often} null photo credit: EvelynGiggles These books are favorites around our house. They are perfect for the Preschooler or Elementary aged child. You can preview my recommendations in the slideshow below and ...
Another Line-Up For You
It's time for another round of guest posters! I'm excited to bring you more of the best of the best. photo credit: Xelcise These sweet friends will be sharing their hearts with you next week. So, here is next week's line-up. Friday, July 15th: Bernice from Living The Balanced Life Monday, July 18th: Dana from Roscommon Acres Tuesday, July 19th: Nish from The Outdoor Wife Wednesday, July 20th: Samantha from The Kelley Eight Thursday, July 21st: Teri from Tommy Mom Friday, July ...
Read & Share Devotional Book {giveaway}
The Read & Share Devotional book is the perfect devotional companion to the beloved and best-selling Read and Share Bible which helps parents teach their young children about God's word! This book is by Gwen Ellis and is a must have in your family library. It's perfect for children ages 3-7. We received this book and both of my boys took a liking to it. We already have the Read & Share Bible, so having this to go along with the bible was a huge blessing. It's one that they ask to read ...