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Helping Our Children Stand In & Influence an Ungodly Culture
We aren’t living in a new era, where suddenly the culture is hostile to Christianity. It feels a bit like it here in America, because our country has seen a shift over the last several hundred years from heavy Christian influence to increasing godlessness. But sin is as old as the earth and the Christians…
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The Funny Little Thing About “Women’s Choice”
Written in 2013, many of the 132 comments state “best post you’ve ever written.” So I figured a repost would meet a new group of eyes and you who have been around for a long time should enjoy it again! And PLEASE talk to me in the comments. I love reading your thoughts. I received…
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I’m Not Raising a Family (The Problem With Short-Sighted Living)
Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Youtube People are tired, frustrated, bored or discouraged. You can see it, hear it, feel it. What’s more, you might be one of those people. We all are at some point. And I think I know why: Because we measure our contentment by today’s work. We live short-sighted lives–living for…
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CHRISTMAS: WHY I REVEL IN ONCE PAGAN HOLIDAYS
It doesn’t matter when Christ was actually born. It doesn’t matter if the origins of Christmas began as a pagan holiday or commemorated a pagan practice. It doesn’t matter if we open gifts, drink egg nog (the real kind) or decorate a tree. The reason none of that matters is because of two things: REDEMPTION & REMEMBRANCE. That…
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Why I Won’t Tell My Children to Do Great Things
You are my gift, my joy, my heart. Do you know how very loved you are? You might hear, as you grow up, that you’re supposed to “do great things” but I won’t tell you that. Not because there is anything wrong with doing something great, something that stands out and shines. But your being alive…
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Sacrificial Parenting: A Far-Sighted Investment
Is it sheer distraction? (We are, quite possibly, one of the most distracted, amused generations/societies that ever lived.) I like to think that in times past, people had more vision for the future. They looked ahead and acted today in a way that would impact tomorrow. In What He Must Be, Voddie Baucham describes a…
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The Power of Gathering Around the Table: Beyond Hospitality
Click to listen on YouTube Gathering Around the Table A once-almost sacred event, carefully guarded from distractions, is almost just a relic in American memory. Perhaps we have lost our understanding of its importance, consequently giving our allegiances to other activities which leave no time for the family dinner hour. Admittedly, we have begun to…
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Weddings, Getting Older, Navigating a Large Family & God’s Goodness
I keep saying I want to get back to regular posting here (and I am!) but boy life has been busy in our corner of the world! We married not one, but two kids off this year, within a matter of about 75 days! Our daughter, Avalee, met her husband, Joel, at a music camp…
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The Best Homeschool Christian History Curriculum (That Takes No Work for You!)
The Best History Curriculum for Homeschooling High School We have used Compass Classroom for several of our high school kids. It is by far one of my favorite homeschooling resources! The material is accurate, interesting and so easy to use. Click on the banner to see a sample of their American History curriculum, and I’ll…
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