Sarah wanted a special hairstyle for her Keepers of the Home Christmas Tea Party. He searched the internet and could not find any cute styles, then Christina reminded us of a hairstyle she had used once, so we decided to try it on Sarah. Since it turned out quite lovely, we decided to photgraph step […]
These are pictures from our co-op. We cover the materials in Fulbright’s book: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day at home. Then, get together with friends to do the experiements and fun projects. These are pictures from the day we made suet and homemade bird feeders. We were meeting at my friend, Debbie’s house.
I have some precious friends that are passing along all their boy clothes to our son, David. Last night, I was going through the 2Ts to find some warm clothes for him and found these adorable coveralls. They are padded and warm, so they would be perfect for sleeping.
After I snapped him all up in […]
I just finished reading a sweet book called: The Pastor’s Assignment by Rebekah Wilson. This was a precious book. I know it will be one my daughters love. The plot of the book was simple and easy to follow, but it carried a depth of insight.
The stories told about the Nickel family as they go […]
First, let me say that I did not catch the play on words in this book title until it was pointed out to me by my teenage daughter, but this book is about going all the way in your marriage.
The book I just finished was Going All The Way by Craig Groeschel. The jacket cover says: […]
Around Thanksgiving or Christmas you can get turkey at a great price, so even if you do not have leftover turkey, you may want to buy extra for freezer or bulk cooking later. Here in Louisville, I have found it for 69 cents, and have heard of prices as low as 39 cents in other […]
Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem.
Luke 24:13
We just got back from another trip with our children. My husband had a week of training in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since we homeschool we had the freedom to join him there. We had to […]
Each year around the first week of December, I call a few friends and let them know I can keep *all* their children for a day. I make a list of five or six dates that I will keep my calendar open, and call each one and let her choose a date. On that day, […]
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.’ Proverbs 31:30
What does it mean to fear the LORD? Here in our house we joke and paraphrase the Bible by saying: “The fear of mother is the beginning of all wisdom.” But really, I do want my […]
Psalm 126
Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the NATIONS “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
The Lord has clearly done great things for us. We have been given […]
The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29:15
It’s Friday again. I can tell that I have been less than intentional with my child training this month (with the six scheduled speaking engagements, the home school mom’s retreat and surgery, I was not as vigilant as […]
“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” - 1 Peter 5:8-9
This was the Bible Gateway verse of the day. I […]
Even the sparrow has found a home,
And the swallow a nest for herself,
Where she may lay her young—
Even Your altars, O LORD of hosts,
My King and my God.
Psalm 84:3
I must say that today I love my home management binder. If you have been to one of our workshops, you may […]
I received the following email from my mother:
Dear Duncan and Malia,
I know that having us there on holidays takes some planning and I thank you for all you do. Hopefully, the time spent with Grandma and Granddad will become part of the “good old days” for the kids. And for us (Grandma and Granddad) they […]
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62
When we face trials of many kinds our hope can come from so many places: From the people of this world, from the banker, from the doctor.
Let us stop and pause when our trials, big and small come. Let us go back […]
Check linens for matching sets.
Get out and make air mattresses.
Determine sleeping arrangements.
Help children “giving up” their beds get their necessities out of their rooms before guests arrive.
Lay out towels and wash clothes for guests.
Check toilet paper supplies.
Check other bathroom supplies (soap, shampoo).
Pick up a couple of extra toothbrushes.
Plan menu.
Shop for food needed (including […]
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew an steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
How many times have I prayed this prayer, yet fallen right back into those things that cause me to have an impure heart and wavering spirit? The only way I know how to keep a steadfast spirit, a spirit […]
“If sinners be d***ed, at least let them leap to Hell over our bodies. If they will perish, let them perish with our arms about their knees. Let no one go there unwarned and unprayed for.” -Charles Spurgeon
What a strong quote, and strong faith it would take to be on our knees daily for […]
The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14
I read this great quote recently: Christ is not only a remedy for your weariness and trouble, but he will give you an abundance of the contrary, joy and delight. They who come to Christ, do no only come […]
Where are you in your walk with the Lord right now? Are you completely sold-out, living for the moment you can meet Him face to face? Are you a new Christian, and are still trying to get a grasp on what this Christ from the Bible means to you personally? Are you a seasoned Christian […]
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary […]
Last summer, our family was going through a difficult time. My oldest daughter (then 16) just had a very extensive knee surgery, far more difficult than we expected. Our son (2) was going through a lot of behavior changes and having difficulty sleeping, obeying, responding when called, and the like. My other children were just fine, but […]
And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Matthew 2:11
For Valentine’s day this year, think of gifts that you can give that show your love […]
Question: We just started Home Schooling. How can I deal with “easily distractable” child? Should I allow him to use headphones all day so he can tune us out?
I think the answer to your question is two-fold. I also have one very easily distracted child, and one that could plug through school […]
Six days you shall gather it, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, there will be none.”
Exodus 16:26
During my QT:
In Revelation 1:10, John tells us: “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day , and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet.”
Historians generally believe that when John penned these […]
Now all the work of Solomon was well-ordered from the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.
2 Chronicles 8:16
We woke up one Saturday morning with nothing on the calendar, so decided to have a de-cluttering day. I looked everywhere […]
May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your purposes.
Psalm 20:4
How do we overcome distractions?
Hebrews 12:1 “….Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us….” Here the Lord is reminding us that there are […]
On a marriage cruise a few years back, we had the pleasure of meeting George and Cassie Soete, who were willing to be vulnerable enough to share their story to urge families to affair-proof their marriages.
Roll back the clock 23 years to their 20th wedding anniversary. This is the day George announced to his […]
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
We are distracted by many things, but by eliminating our distractions we can gain clarity of vision and strength. The classic example in the Bible of a distracted woman is Martha: As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to […]
Shared by Denny Dillman, Family Life Minister at South Louisville Christian Church in Kentucky
I SAMUEL 16:7: “For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the
outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”Can we use this verse to allow for looking “hot”, even in the church. NO WAY! This is […]
But who can endure the day of His coming?
And who can stand when He appears?
For He is like a refiner’s fire
And like launderers’ soap.
Malachi 3:2
When I first read about making homemade laundry soap, I was excited but skeptical. Would it save me any money? (Yes!). Would it take a lot of […]
There was a row of building stones all around in them, all around the four of them; and cooking hearths were made under the rows of stones all around.
Ezekiel 46:23
When I first started “Freezer Cooking” I had no idea what it was all about. I never even considered the idea of freezing food ahead and […]
The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5
If you have an electronic planner, the following is for you! This will work if you have a Dell Axim, Pocket PC, or any other electronic planner.
We use Microsoft Outlook on the main computer. My oldest […]
Take them and be purified with them, and pay their expenses so that they may shave their heads, and that all may know that those things of which they were informed concerning you are nothing, but that you yourself also walk orderly and keep the law.
Acts 21:24
We woke up one Saturday morning with […]
The most budget friendly meal is to go through your pantry and freezer to make use of the things you have.
Other ideas:
Baked Potato Bar. Bake some potatoes, add butter and whatever other ingredients you have on hand: broccoli, cheese, bacon bits, garlic salt, parsley, etc.
Chicken Soup: Buy inexpensive cuts of chicken or […]
