Hey Mama
Monday, 21 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: He Will Never Leave You nor Forsake You

  Hey Mama, Difficult trials. You’re no stranger to them. I know it is TIRING, Mama, and it can get monotonous and very dark at times. Will this ever end? Where is justice, where is light? I too have gone through some dark times. And when my heart and spirit are low, I can only
confidence
Saturday, 19 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

God’s Confirmation Gives Confidence

  As a homeschool mother I occasionally wonder if my children are truly receiving the best education. Not because I find myself inadequate or because I lack teaching confidence. I honestly think that it’s just normal to wonder sometimes. That’s why I’m so grateful that God hears my silent wonders and always provides confirmation. During
planning and diligence
Friday, 18 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * Planning and Organization, Blog

Start, Finish, Repeat – A Lesson In Planning

  Ahh mornings. Sometimes the way I get up you’d think my alarm signaled the start of a 5k race. I’m writing mental to-do lists as I shower. A brief tour of my living room on my way to the kitchen expands that list. Then my kids start adding requests for the day, then I
how homeschoolers can evangelize
Thursday, 17 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog

The PEARL: Part 3 – Ask

  I’m a talker. If there’s another person in the room, chances are I’m the one talking. I have a good friend who is a listener. We do well together. However, my listening friend and I both struggle when it comes to engaging with our neighbors. My problem is talking too much, hers is not
mother's day
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * Holidays, Articles, Blog

Why Mother’s Day Matters

  Dear Mom, back on the 13th of this month the US celebrated Mother’s Day. Maybe you woke up to a breakfast of peanut butter toast and orange juice prepared by your child. Or maybe you received a hand-made card with scribbles on it from your toddler. Maybe, just maybe, you were a little disappointed
Hey Mama
Monday, 14 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Time to Lighten Your Workload

  Hey Mama, You have too much on your plate. That’s why all this chaos continues. Good news is you are in control to make some smart changes. Get with the hubby and kids – remove some of this extra stuff and lighten your load. Most of the time, we take on more than we
purpose of a mother
Sunday, 13 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * Holidays, Blog

Happy Mother’s Day

  This was a day in my life near Mother’s Day just a few years back: I have a splitting headache yet I have three sick children to care for. I have a child who is not cooperating that I have to deal with. I have a toddler who wants me to play baseball and
how homeschoolers can evangelize
Thursday, 10 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

The PEARL: Part 2 – Eating Together

  Eating is possibly one of the greatest American pastimes. We have cooking shows, cooking blogs, and cooking websites. Our towns are filled with restaurants, coffee shops, and ice cream parlors. There are health food stores, international food stores, and bulk food stores. If you want to eat, you can order in, eat out or