Launching. The word suggests a rocket, carefully prepared over years, now beginning its voyage into the unknown. Yet, we use it to describe different projects. We launch businesses. We launch books. We launch children. And somehow I’m standing by the launch pad of several projects, all in one summer. NASA …
Note: I know I’ve shared my testimony in some capacity here on the blog before, but I had to re-write it as part of a recent story assignment. No matter what has happened to me before or what will happen in the future, this remains the most important part of …
Reading has always been one of my favorite things to do. I cannot remember a day passing since I was about 4 years old when I did not read something. Before that, I had a collection of books on tape which my parents played for me through large headphones until …
It has been almost 5 months since I wrote about how this year would be unhurried. What an understatement! How everything has slowed, including all plans and expectations! As we flipped the calendar page to a new year and decade, I also remarked to members of my family that this …
At the beginning of January, it seems like everyone is making new goals or resolutions. I jump in tentatively by choosing a word of the year. But the reflections I make about life on the eve of each birthday feel a lot more personal. Tomorrow I will be officially a …
July. The lazy days of summer just seemed to pass us by, and we were running full speed all month. Building Spiritual Life I finished the New Testament epistles and did a study on Proverbs 31. You will be hearing more about that later. Building Relationships We spent time …
June. The first month of summer and so many other things. Building Spiritual Life I read Hebrews, James, I and II Peter this month. The Lord taught me more about faith and fear this month, and I’m learning to rest in His will for me. Building Relationships Jeff and I celebrated our …
Kimberly Bagley at Organized Homeschool is featuring our family’s story on her blog today. Her blog is a great resource for homeschooling and working from home as well. She asked me about the work we do at home, our curriculum and homeschooling schedule. Click on over and read the story …
April. Such a full month in so many ways. Building Spiritual Life I read Colossians, Galatians and Ephesians this month and began the book of Luke. We had revival services at our church, and I learned a lot. It felt like the songs and sermons were just for me. I …
March. Can it be we are finished with the first quarter of the year already? We’ve enjoyed some spring-like days as the weather tries to make up its mind in our part of the world. Building Spiritual Life I’m still doing my hymn devotionals and Year of Graces which I …
