Do as I say, not as I do. This was a phrase I heard often growing up. I hated it as a child, and I think I hate it even more as a parent. What kind of parent preaches one thing, but does another? What kind of parent models a lifestyle they don’t want their child to imitate? Not the kind of parent I wish to be. Not the kind of parent Jesus calls us to be. While I’ve never {Read More}

What happens when God turns your life upside down in less than two weeks? Well, you find yourself buried in boxes, tape and bubble wrap….promising to share with everyone as soon as you come up for air. (And consequently, with a whole lot of friends who would really like to know what is going on!) I know it’s been quiet around here friends and this week isn’t going to be any different, but I promise that you won’t be disappointed {Read More}

Today we have the honor of hearing from one of my favorite bloggy friends, Rebecca from Mom’s Mustard Seeds. I just know she will bless you!   It’s easy to become a victim in a society where anyone who does not fit the status quo can stand upon a soap box and use the ‘victim mentality’ to change a law, in which society as a whole loses. It’s something that has gone on since the beginning of time. It’s time {Read More}

By the time you read this my toes will be adorned with flip flops and I will be taking part in a fabulous blogging convention compliments of Scholaric. I plan to learn lots, pray lots, and bring back lots {for you, of course}. Until then, I thought I would provide a little homework. Ha and you thought your days of homework were over!   Have you ever checked out Scholaric online planner for homeschool? It’s absolutely my favorite. Click below {Read More}

Our God…the one who loves us with an EVERLASTING love {Jer. 31:3}… the one who draws us close and rejoices over us {Zeph 3:17}… the one who sees every tear that falls {Rev 21:4}… the one who chose us {Eph 1:3-12}… Yes, THAT God…He works on our behalf.   It’s been a while since we’ve had a day of prayer. May I pray for you? Will you pray for others in our community? I am confident that our God is {Read More}

I’ve seen it happen so many times, but on this day…I couldn’t let it go. Just seconds before me, a shiny luxury car (brand will remain undisclosed to protect the innocent) zipped into the parking space. You know the one. It’s labeled “customer with child” and has a cute little picture of a momma and her two kids in the shopping cart. I stuffed down my desire to get angry but couldn’t help but be a little baffled that she took the {Read More}

For some, the new year is exhilarating. The excitement, dreams, and hopes bring joy to the heart. But for others, the new year is just a reminder of one more year that didn’t go as expected. Some of us woke up to the same broken family, the same unemployment check, and the same sick child. For some, the year didn’t change much when that ball dropped. Instead, it was just a reminder of all that is still not right. It’s a reminder of {Read More}

It was 1985.  After months of anticipation, the day had finally arrived.  The tree was stacked high with presents and we ripped open package after package.  But the gift was not there.  My eyes scanned the remaining packages.  None were big enough to hold the radio with a cassette tape player that my 8-year-old heart had so desperately longed for.  I knew we didn’t have the money for it.  They were expensive and I didn’t really need it.  Oh, but {Read More}

I can still feel the chill of wind blowing on my face as I walked myself into the emergency room that night. The emptiness surrounded my frail body as they laid me onto the stretcher. Nurses frantically pulled off my clothes before my voice could even be found in protest. Tape and wires found places that I couldn’t even feel and they kept demanding answers to the questions… over and over again. Ma’am, where is your husband? Do you have {Read More}

Today I just wanted to share with you some of the best deals out there for Black Friday. And guess what? You can take advantage of all of these in your jammies in your living room. Dayspring’s super sale is one of my favorites! Friday only…get the printable ornaments free when you purchase Truth in the Tinsel. (Do not add it to your cart, it will automatically be included.   Looking for a huge discount on homeschool supplies… 30% off {Read More}

One week from today many will be sitting around the table laughing over spilled cranberry sauce and partially burned rolls. Well, at least that is the way it would be at my family’s house. Kids would be running from room to room, Black Friday sales papers sprawled all over the living room, and men glued to the football game. Even if your day doesn’t quite live up to the Leave-it-to-Beaver expectations that we often lay up in our heads, hear {Read More}

One mention of the “p” word and the whole room is buzzing. Pinterest. The one social media outlet that nearly every one seems to have a strong opinion about. And for the most part, they either love or hate it. Honestly, I feel bad for Pinterest, as it seems that many have judged it unfairly. Popular posts have been shared all over the internet proclaiming that Pinterest can not take over our lives and our self-worth. Of course, I agree {Read More}

I pray that you are having a lovely weekend of family fun! Here is a little recap from October with posts you may have missed, deals you CAN’T afford to miss, and a little thank you to my sponsors. Be blessed today, friend!   Where I have been around the web this week… Has your family been sideswiped by disaster? Whether it’s illness, divorce, unemployment or even just stress…your homeschool may be turned upside down. This week I shared my {Read More}