Friday, 03 September 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Devotional Door

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
Wednesday, 25 August 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, - Resources, Articles, Blog

The Value of a Roadside Stand for Homeschoolers

  The past several years, my kiddos have asked to have a roadside stand, but we only had a small garden which was just enough for us and to share a little with neighbors. Well after years of asking, we decided it was a great year to expand our garden and give the kiddos an
Friday, 20 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, - Resources, Articles, Blog

Top Tips for Homeschooling Introverts

  As an introverted mom of two introverted sons, I have learned many lessons over the past fourteen years of homeschooling. Several of these lessons were learned the hard way with disappointment, tears, and regret. If you have an introverted child, here are my top tips for homeschooling introverts. Avoid Comparison If your introverted child
Friday, 13 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

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 * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, 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
Monday, 02 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * High School, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Let’s Not Forget About History, Mama

  Hey Mama,   In five years, life will be very different. You may have another child (or even a grandchild). People you know may have passed away. You might live in a different house or in a different state. You might have a completely different job. You might have no job at all. Life
Wednesday, 28 July 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Blog

Homeschool Chores En Mi Casa

  The title of this blog entry is also the title of one of my earliest YouTube videos. It means “in my house.” The subject: chores, rooms, and colors. We cover colors in the fourth and final unit of my Spanish 1 class, which focuses on shopping (clothing, colors, foods, and drinks). Chores and rooms
Wednesday, 07 July 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Blog

Spiritually We Will Look Like Aliens

  The first time I went to Mexico, it was to take classes from Wichita State University. I went to Puebla, Mexico, to earn college credits and to immerse myself in Hispanic culture. It was a lot of fun and an experience that I will never forget, but it came with a high price. There