Posted in My Christian Faith, Something to Think About...., Things I'm Creating, tagged blessings, children, Christianity, crafts, family, God, home business, homemaking, organization, parenting, religion, responsibilities, Sewing, time, women on June 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I am, by nature, an introvert.
God, by nature, likes to stretch us beyond our comfort levels.
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
I, by nature, wanted one child.
God, by nature, gave me four children!
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
I, by nature, want to create.
God, by nature, wants to create.
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
He [...]
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I saw this sign recently; and, I thought that it describes my marriage to Lowell perfectly. On the 24th of May, we celebrated 22 years of marriage. Prior to that, we “went steady” for four and a half years. So, for the last 26 1/2 years, he’s been my man. We were in high school [...]
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Posted in Just For Fun...., Something to Think About...., Thriftiness, tagged frugal, children, scrapbooking, thrifty, cheap, making do, Life, memories on May 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Hello Friends,
I’ve noticed lately that a couple of my friends are using the phrase, “I’m a user not a collector.” Many of us who like to scrapbook, whether it be Creative Memories or an eclectic style, like to collect supplies. There’s always a new set of paper that would be just right, a cute sheet [...]
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Posted in My Christian Faith, Something to Think About...., tagged Christian, Extreme Makeover, God, homemaking, Hurricane, Katrina, New Orleans, peace, prayer, religion, T.V., testimonies, Thoreau quote, tornadoes, yard sale on May 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
“It is preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us from living freely and nobly.” ~Thoreau
How true!
I watch one television show weekly, Extreme Makeover, Home Edition. Last night they did a two hour special In New Orleans. They built a house and a church. They also showed pictures of the widespread devastation that still calls [...]
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Posted in Something to Think About...., tagged entertaining, family, friends, fun, homemaking, hospitality, Life, presidential, presidential quotes on May 14, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Where does your family gather? Your friends? What can we do to make our homes the gathering place? I’ve been thinking about this. We don’t have a lot of “latest greatest” type toys or equipment at our house. We do however have games, a basketball and goal, a baseball and bat, a trampoline, and lots [...]
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Posted in My Christian Faith, Something to Think About...., tagged Bible, Biblical Quotes, clothing, fear, food, God, home, LORD, quotes, religion on May 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“Has not the LORD gone ahead of you?”
-Deborah’s words to Barak, Judges 4:14
The LORD has gone before us. HE has made a way for us. HE will lead us. HE will provide for us. HE will comfort us. HE will provide shelter for us. HE will clothe us. HE will feed us. HE WILL becasue [...]
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Posted in My Christian Faith, Something to Think About...., tagged Christian, God, children, Holy Spirit, Homeschooling, discipline, love, teaching, trust, Proverbs, religion, Life, babies, mothers, parenting, purpose, wisdom, Psalms, circumstances, momma, WORD, advice, support on April 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“What we forget is that following God makes us different- from unbelievers, but also from one another. God has created each of us uniquely and for a specific purpose; and in that purpose we can dare to accomplish what he asks of us.”
-Judith Couchman Daring to Be Different
As a young mother, and as a homeschooler, I’ve [...]
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Posted in Just For Fun...., Planning Ahead, Something to Think About...., tagged celebrate, celebration, children, family, free, friends, fun, God, hope, Life, toys, Traditions, unemployed, worry on April 28, 2008 | No Comments »
What’s life without celebration? We celebrate Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, weddings, births, so many things. All these times are special, set apart, times for celebrating. What if we were to celebrate ordinary days, ordinary things that make our lives richer?
I’m just beginning to realize how much my children would love more celebration. [...]
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Posted in Homeschooling, Planning Ahead, Something to Think About...., tagged children, Education, k-12, learning, Life, planning, prayer, quotes, teachers, teaching on April 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“Whatever an education is, it should make you a unique individual, not a conformist; it should furnish you with an original spirit with which to tackle the big challenges; it should allow you to find values which will be your roadmap through life; it should make you spiritually rich, a person who loves whatever you [...]
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A few scriptures from the Holy Bible for those of us who are seeking contentment:
“All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he (she) that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.” Proverbs 15:15
“…for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11
“…and be content with such [...]
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