As the longest summer ever winds down and we squeeze in every last bit of summer fun that we can, I've been planning ahead for something special for our family this school year. I'd like to share it with you too! Recently, in looking at news and events going on around us, I started to … Continue reading Raising Little Disciples
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For the Lord (Encouragement for Moms, Part 4 of 5)
Recently I had a conversation with one of my students that went something like this... Student: "So my math teacher wants me to finish and turn in this review packet even though I already took the test." Me: "Well you were supposed to do the packet before the test to study, weren't you?" Student: "Yeah, … Continue reading For the Lord (Encouragement for Moms, Part 4 of 5)
When You’re Weary (Encouragement for Moms, Part 3 of 5)
The laundry basket was spilling-over full. Muddy paw prints all over the entryway floor. I forgot to start the crockpot (again!) so there was nothing planned for dinner and a rough day at school sent me home with a pounding headache. I just wanted to close my eyes for a few minutes. Long enough to … Continue reading When You’re Weary (Encouragement for Moms, Part 3 of 5)
Worth Much More (Encouragement for Moms, Part 1 of 5)
Merriam-Webster defines worry in this way: "to think about problems or fears, to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen". Oh yes. Worry. It's a tough one. Motherhood is full of things to worry about isn't it? We'd been home with Natalie for only a … Continue reading Worth Much More (Encouragement for Moms, Part 1 of 5)