Tag: parenting
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Is This Going to Matter…

In Eternity To begin today, let me give you just a little bit of transparent insight into the mind and life of a blogger like me… I’ve been trying to write this article now for two weeks and the problem hasn’t been about forming words or sentences or ideas: it’s been about sitting down and…
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That Unknown Work

We’ve Underestimated the Value! Oh, friends; we know the Scripture verses – “Pray without ceasing,” “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” “If ye have faith and doubt not, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer believing, ye shall receive.” “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him.” There are so many more…
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Homeschooling Success

You asked for it Just this past week another son earned his college degree in a unique way… 108 credit hours (basically two years of college work) in less than 5 months. As we mommas do these days, I shared his accomplishment on social media – and posted my thoughts as a veteran homeshooling mom…
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My Favorite!

Nope, nope, nope Being one of those people who isn’t easily angered: unless there’s a pattern and I’ve caught on to your shenanigans; I’m very aware of questions or phrases that just make my blood boil. Let’s talk about that today, ok? (I know – why talk about what makes me mad? Well, maybe we…
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That Speech, Though

I Bet You’ve Heard of the Chief’s Kicker Now! Unless you have been intentionally disconnected from the cultural screams this past week, then you are aware of the commencement speech made by Harrison Butker. His words have caused quite a stir and some of you are quite tired of hearing about it. To you, I…
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Perspective:

Defining Moments #16 Join me on my porch in Virginia a few weeks after Jonnie’s death. (Yes, I am taking you back a few months and we are on the camp property trying to absorb reality) I have put the babies to bed and I’m gazing at the stars trying to figure out exactly where…