Everyday conversations with Jesus
There seems to be a growing, widening gap between generations today. Young adult children are turning their backs on their parents. They won't talk to them, come home on holidays, or be an active part of the family. Most moms experiencing this gap were caring, loving, and sacrificial when their children were growing up. It... Continue Reading →
Parents are now thinking about the 2020/2021 school year. It is a huge decision. We love our children. We are willing to sacrifice for their safety and our peace of mind. One option is Homeschool. I hope to answer some of your questions concerning homeschooling. Our story: In 1995 I was looking at the school... Continue Reading →
Friends can hurt friends because they've been vulnerable with each other by sharing their deepest thoughts and insecurities. In the Bible, it says a friend sticks closer than a brother. When friends are that close, they are close enough to hurt each other. Sometimes this hurting is for our own good. They can see ways... Continue Reading →
In the dentist's waiting room, I witnessed a patient being told that all of her bottom teeth would be extracted. She acted surprised and thought today's visit would only be a consultation. When her caregiver came, she told her what was happening, and clearly, the patient was upset. She was not emotionally prepared for these... Continue Reading →
A sailor prepares his vessel when he knows there is a storm coming. One of the first things a sailor does is put down his anchor. An anchor's single purpose is to hold the vessel in a particular place using a fluke or pointed projection that digs into the bottom of the sea. Let's take... Continue Reading →
Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Why I left my Charter School Podcast. "Homeschooling has been a blessing to our family. It has provided decades of learning and togetherness. It is a great way to impart knowledge, family values, and religious beliefs to our children. One year we joined a local homeschooling... Continue Reading →
Homeschooling has been a blessing to our family. It has provided decades of learning and togetherness. It is a great way to impart knowledge, family values, and religious beliefs to our children. One year we joined a local homeschooling charter school. I can tell you that schooling through a charter school is quite different than... Continue Reading →
Prayerful Christians who walk and pray over the land see their area grow and thrive. We need to occupy our land. Frankly, if we've done prayer walks in the past, it's time to do it again because so much has changed. Many have moved to a new land, others have seen neighbors move in, and... Continue Reading →
When a wave of fear hits us, it exposes what we most value. When fear takes over, it is all-consuming. That fear affects what we do and how we do it, and everything in life revolves around staying alive in that area. All of our guards go up, and we stand in our conviction to... Continue Reading →
Dodgers Stadium/PC: Barbara Veronika Photography 22 THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHERNCALIFORNIA FOR FATHER’S DAY Written By Barbara Cast Photography By Barbara Veronika Photography 1. Archery – Has Dad scored a bull’s eye yet? If no, then head on over to Robertson Archery to learn how to use a bow and arrow and aim for […]22 THINGS... Continue Reading →
mother’s day — Oh What Fun It Is To Explore 20 Fun things to do in Santa Barbara, California on Mother's Day. I love these ideas. These are great ideas for a staycation!!
A gloomy room has a dark, dismal feeling to it. You don't feel joyful, and even the air feels heavy. If you struggle with depression, being in that room makes you feel worse. Maybe you've had some sad moments, or it could be your secret place where you go to cry alone. For many, it's... Continue Reading →