Monday, 08 November 2021 / Published in - Caring for Yourself, - College, - Faith, Articles, Blog, Devotional Door, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Time for Everything, Mama

  Hey Mama,   I don’t know about you, but this could be a common lament at my house: “Help! I ran out of time to do everything I planned!” In my zoo (otherwise known as a family–grin), that’s a common problem. I can make all kinds of plans, but real life all too often
Monday, 18 October 2021 / Published in - Faith, Articles, Blog, Devotional Door, Encouragement, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: An Ordinary Homeschool, Mama

  Hey Mama,   What do you get when you add 2 children with the flu, 2 dentist appointments, 1 unmotivated teen, 1 child with 100 school questions, 1 student waiting to read with mom, 1 teen who needs a work permit (today!), 1 music lesson, and 1 husband who wants to know what’s for
Friday, 01 October 2021 / Published in - Faith, Articles, Blog, Devotional Door, Encouragement

Water Fountains: Being Refreshed by the Living Water

  In John 4, we find an interesting conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. This was unusual for two reasons. First, she was a woman. Second, she was a Samaritan. According to Jewish customs, for these two reasons, this conversation never should have happened. Jesus, however, is more concerned about the woman’s spiritual well-being
Wednesday, 15 September 2021 / Published in - Faith, Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Homeschoolers Never Stop Learning

  Have you ever met someone who acted like they knew everything or at least thought that they knew everything? As a teacher, these people can be hard, if not impossible, to teach. The same thing is true with an employee that someone is trying to train. If they think they already know it all,
Friday, 10 September 2021 / Published in - Faith, Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Tips for Making Homeschool Work When You Have a Chronic Illness

  Homeschooling can be a great choice for your family. You have the opportunity to design your child’s curriculum, engage with more personal lesson approaches, and even mold your schedule around the diverse needs of your family. However, that’s not to say that homeschooling is without some significant challenges. This might include the possibility that
Friday, 03 September 2021 / Published in - Faith, Articles, Blog, Devotional Door, Encouragement

When God Doesn’t Give All the Pieces

  Most of us are familiar with the story. God rejects Saul as king over Israel and sends his faithful servant Samuel to anoint a new leader.    “Fill your horn with oil and go…” God tells Samuel. “I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have selected a king for myself among
Friday, 13 August 2021 / Published in - Faith, Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Moving on From Challenges in Life

  Moving on can be difficult. When someone hurts us or someone we love, too often forgiveness is the last thing on our mind. I remember my first official position as youth minister. I moved from Cincinnati, OH, to a small town in Kentucky, thinking that I was starting a job at a congregation with
Friday, 06 August 2021 / Published in - Christian Upbringing, - Faith, Articles, Blog

The Lessons Caedmon Learned

  Do you have children that feel intimidated in some areas of their life? My children were all incredibly shy. They never wanted to speak or perform in front of other people. Yet, they had a lot of good stuff to say and were talented musically. I was inspired by Caedmon, a British shepherd from