Homeschooling: An ungrateful student
Have you encountered grumbling instead of appreciation in your children during school lately? I have. So how do we get […]
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Remove all Fear
Don’t be afraid of what others say or what will spook up the nation. What this fear is doing to
America Wake Up!
The time has come for America to wake up! Sometimes I don’t like to hear statements like this, especially from
Sleepless Nights
Sleepless nights are hard. Getting less sleep or interrupted sleep gets old fast. There’s something wonderful about a good night’s
Alone or with God
One morning while reading and journaling, I saw a shadowy thing go by. I thought, “hummm, that’s weird. Wonder what
Walk Humbly with Your God
A Hawaiian vacation would have been so nice. I had planned to be there this very day. But it was
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Do What is Right
Doing What is Right seems difficult after summer’s break. But September is here and although I love the special treats
Self Focused
Am I selfish? I think about me and my responsibilities all the time. My prayers are generally self centered also.
Letting Go
One of my yearly Summer projects is going through my kid’s rooms to remove the things they’ve outgrown. Last Summer,
The Homeschool Option
Parents are now thinking about the 2020/2021 school year. It is a huge decision. We love our children. We are
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This is Just a Test
Life is sometimes so difficult that you feel like you are being put through a test. It’s like you are
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Overcoming Home Pests: A Personal Battle
The last couple of months we have been “Safe at Home.” But this last month I have not felt safe
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Have No Fear
I feel like we’ve lived out a horror movie these last couple of months. It was more like a jump
Have No Fear
I feel like we’ve lived out a horror movie these last couple of months. It was more like a jump
Care to Share?
Last month one of my blog posts was rejected by Facebook due to the picture I used and content. “Ads
Peace at Last
Through this crisis my prayers have been motivated by my urgent needs and intense emotions. Today I woke up feeling
I Want it to be Over
I don’t know about you, but I’m so done thinking about this mess. I’m done watching the daily numbers go up. I’m tired of trying to wear something on my face that fogs up my glasses when I go shopping. I’m tired of cooking every meal at home. I’m tired of trying to find a quiet place to write when conference calls for work and school video conferencing are going on at the same time in different rooms. So today I put on Christian worship music, using my earbuds to block out all the other conversations.
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I’m so done
I don’t know about you, but I’m so done thinking about this COVID-19 crisis. I’m done watching the daily number of new cases. I’m tired of trying to wear a mask that fogs up my glasses when I go shopping. I’m tired of cooking every meal at home. I’m tired of trying to find a quiet place to write when conference calls for work and school video conferencing are going on at the same time in different rooms. So today I put on Christian worship music, using my earbuds to block out all the other conversations.
The Key is Joy
Coronavirus has changed what’s normal and has affected my mood. There have been so many changes in such a short
Am I listening?
When I first started bird watching, I only knew the names and sounds of the most common birds like a
Uncertainty
We are living in uncertain times. Who would have thought our cities, nation or most countries of the world would
Praying for Friends: Vulnerability
Praying for friends sometimes makes you feel vulnerable. There is a marked difference in asking a friend how they are
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Praying for Friends
Praying for friends is an important part of being a Christian woman. I have not always been very good at
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Learn God’s Rest
As one who suffers from an Autoimmune disease, I have to carefully balance work and rest. Sometimes I get overly
Sick of TV
I’m so sick of TV! It seems like there is a real shortage of wholesome shows and movies to watch.
Changing Priorities
Life requires us to change priorities. I have had to change and adjust my priorities because I cannot do what
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What are you looking at?
With the political upheaval going on in our country it’s easy to get discouraged and think the worst in our
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Mom Worries
Moms face many concerns raising their children. Her job is to keep them safe, clothed and fed. Sounds simple enough
Navigating a New Eating Plan During the Holidays.
Health dictates how we live our life. This year both my husband and I have had to take a closer
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Dormant Soul
One morning I complained to God that I have to wait a whole half hour after taking my medication before I can have my cup of coffee. In my mind, I heard the word fetish. I was taken aback. “What, me have a fetish?” I had to look up the word. Meaning #2 in the dictionary said, “an inanimate object worshiped for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit.”
I heard Him whisper gently to my heart, “You cannot serve two masters. If I took this away, you would begrudge me. Your heart isn’t really even open to stop right now.” Read more on my blog.
Our Christmas Story
Our Christmas Story: For many years Christmas was the same. We celebrated with the same people and didn’t divert from the same traditions. Life changes, however. For example: kids move out, relatives move away or pass on and job requirements change. My Heart’s Cry is for us to remember God is writing the story with us….
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Our Spouse’s Weaknesses.
We really love each other! However, as you know, individual weaknesses affect our marriage. Sometimes I feel stuck because my
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Fresh Start
I start my week by bringing my concerns to God. This particular week I was weighed down with remembering what
Why You Haven’t Seen Me.
One year ago, I published my last blog post. I was beginning to experience a daily decrease in energy. I
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Stop Worrying
This morning as I watched the sunrise, I was all bundled up in a cozy blanket. I warmed my hands
A Turn in the Road
Weekly, I drive past a place in the road where my son drove his first car off a 50 foot
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When God Calls You to Stop.
Earlier this year God called me to stop working on our house. Our goal is to move. To do that
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Garden Rescue
A few days after I posted Our Garden Failed, a friend presented me with a bag of his home grown tomatoes. I
Letting Go
I have major control issues. One of those areas is finance. I pay the bills each month. I set up
Our Garden Failed
It’s the sad truth, our garden has failed! Of all the plants we planted, only one very lonely corn stalk
Enjoying Summer
It is a new season full of new opportunities! July is the only full month off school. It will get
Discouragment
I have heard so much discouragement lately and honestly, I’ve been discouraged too. I have been sick for the last
What I am not praying about?
Sometimes I wonder about what I’m not praying about! It seems like my daily prayers are so narrow and hit
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Failure to Commit
The other day I really felt led to text a friend and ask her to be a table leader at
What’s for Dinner tonight?
How often do you stand there with the refrigerator door open asking this question, “what’s for dinner?” I do it
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Forgivness
Recently I’ve had a disagreement with the leadership at my church. I have asked for and received my Pastor’s permission
A Little Freaked Out
Yesterday I had some extra time while my daughter was being tested so I decided to take a walk. This
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Tender Shoots
Today I was looking at the seeds my daughter and I planted a week ago. A thankful heart welled up
Overindulgence
I’m reading the “Made to Crave” devotional book because I need some encouragement to start eating right again. Recently I
Human Error
I have to tell a little story on myself. I bought new ink cartridges for my printer the other day.
A Coffee Break Update
So it has been a month already since I’ve had no coffee or tea with caffeine in it. This was
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Gardening with my daughter
Some activities in life are fun to share with children. Gardening is one of them. My daughter and I went
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Lost
The problem with loss is that sometimes we get lost. Life is going along just fine then something is ripped
Losing Someone You Love
Losing someone you love is one of hardest times in life. This week my husband and I had to say
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ADHD Frustration
Sometimes living with someone who has ADHD and/or other special needs can be frustrating. OK, it is frustrating! Some days
Planting Seeds
Recently I’ve had many teaching opportunities. I am very thankful for them. God is always faithful to give me a
A Coffee Break
I am taking a break from drinking coffee – for a month! So bear with me, my mind is a
Teaching
This week I get to experience the joy and satisfaction of teaching a sewing class for youth. Our projects will
How to Meditate
There are many ways to spend time learning scripture. But meditation is a little different because the purpose is to
Why Meditate?
Meditation is such a hot word these days. But did you know, in the Bible, it’s been a hot word
Easter
You know, Easter is simply not exciting to me this year. Actually it hasn’t been exciting for several years now.
Crime
Recently it seems I have been so close to crime happening. I had gone to the bank and withdrawn a
Bunny Trails
I have noticed in my life and other people’s lives that when we are waiting for a big event, we
The Distraction of Devices
Electronic Devices are spellbinding some days. There is work to be done using them. Like typing a blog. But there
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I am with you always
I struggle feeling close to God sometimes. I get so distracted. Quite frankly, some of the tasks in life don’t
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In the Presence of a Meltdown
Lord, You saw the meltdown this morning. So hard. Oh Lord, what am I to do when a family member
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New Steps of Faith
Today, I am feeling that nothing I do is good enough. Where did my self-confidence go? Every time I try
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What is my Goal?
What is my goal? That’s how I’m feeling. I am a housewife but I barely fit in everything I need
She’s Growing Up
My daughter is growing up. She just celebrated her 9th birthday. That’s halfway to adulthood. And if I remember right
Broken Plate
A couple of days ago my daughter was doing dishes with me. When she went to put the last plate
A Busy Mind
I am praying and my mind has wondered off several times. I’m thinking about what I need to get done
Helping a Family in Need
I have been feeling guilty (or convicted) for not helping a family I know who is in need. They are
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The Excessiveness of the World
It seems everything is excessive now. Too much. Too big. It’s very overwhelming. Sports, holidays, shopping, and education all seem
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