Ways to Escape the Exasperation
The feeling of overwhelm crawled up my throat and I nearly felt the physical drowning of it. Ugh, was all I could … Read more
taking His making to heart
For the third month in a row, I found myself at the bathroom counter, praying for a second line to appear on … Read more
learning to tend by the Word
One thing I have learned after nearly 20 years of homeschooling my boys is I cannot teach what I have not learned. … Read more
renewing the enthusiasm
“Mommy, look!” came the joyful shouts of my boys, each in turn, over the years. When the little matchbox cars raced across … Read more
Five Tips for Fresh Hope
Aren’t we all looking for a fresh dose of hope? Even two weeks into a new year and already things feel wearisome, … Read more
How to Conclude Well
Everything here has a conclusion. There is an end of the day, end to the year, end to the mortal life. Eventually … Read more
A Fresh Start and Renewed Focus
As November draws to a close and the year that has tried us all in so many ways finally wanes to a … Read more
Who Else is Easily Distracted?
I did it again this morning. I let distraction come before time with the Lord. The buzzing and chiming of the distractions … Read more
Help in the Unstable Places
Instability has come for us in fresh ways in the last year, hasn’t it? Seems every area of life has been shaken … Read more
How to Breathe in the Truth
Our minds and our breathing are interestingly intertwined. When we are fearful, we take shallow breathes, even leading to panic attacks or … Read more
How to Practice Grace through Bible Study
What does grace mean to you? When you think of grace, do you think of the opposite of discipline? Is it grace … Read more