First, let me just say this. It is summer! Be prepared to ask WHY a lot regardless of your kids’ ages. Be prepared for absolutely ridiculous answers. Silly answers. Because it is summer. We lose our head jsut a little bit becasue it is summer. This morning this greeted my husband who … Read More about Because It’s Summer!
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Sabbath Words…Harmony
Words written centuries ago. Words of encouragement to the church. Valid words today. Words written to You, graciously but no less directive. Over the past few weeks, our pastors have been presenting a series on unity, essentials and distinctive of the Christian faith. Today the topic was unity with diversity. These were the main verses, … Read More about Sabbath Words…Harmony
Mom’s Simple Spaghetti
Mom, known as Sister in her community was a good cook. Her spaghetti was the best. We loved it. Let’s be clear, my mom was a small town girl from the Arkansas Mississippi delta. Her last name was Anderson. I have no idea when she learned to make spaghetti. I make it … Read More about Mom’s Simple Spaghetti
Old House to Heart Home #1
Old house to heart home has been a big challenge for me! My family made me see it was home! Sunday afternoon my 13 year struggle to love this old not perfect house came to an end. It’s not the house I imagined as home in this phase of my life. I wanted a fireplace … Read More about Old House to Heart Home #1
Paris Poached Eggs for Family Game Day
Sometimes you may want a little drama and a new dish to serve. This is just the dish! Easy to make and the taste pops! When our family gathers for weekends I usually serve big bunch style breakfast. There are usually 12 of us … Read More about Paris Poached Eggs for Family Game Day
Sabbath Words…Sit, Still, Silent
Years ago as I watched my son laying in the swing bench on my mom’s deck, she told me, “Kids need time to just dream.” That really has stuck with me over the years. Sitting around and dreaming. Later in the instant need the answer right now culture, … Read More about Sabbath Words…Sit, Still, Silent
Mama Influence
Years ago as a young mom, a friend, Cookie told me she prayed over her kids every morning as they left for school. Mama Influence through blessing. I took up the practice. I use the blessing from my weekly church youth meetings. Number 6:24-26. “Go out to the car. I’m late. I’ll … Read More about Mama Influence
Sabbath Words…Pink Skies
And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, … Read More about Sabbath Words…Pink Skies
Friday Ramble Catch Up
It was a rainy day. The girls were out and about. Jim called me to go to lunch together. I was out doing errands and missed the call. We had not been out by ourselves in a while. So when we found ourselves facing an evening without kids, I asked him to go to … Read More about Friday Ramble Catch Up
8 Device Savy Usage Training List
Our core philosophies of raising children… prepare for independence and responsible living teach and train godly living teach life skills including managing use of technology and devices. (abstinence isn’t really a viable option) Here is my two cents worth. How to live in today’s world must be taught even as we … Read More about 8 Device Savy Usage Training List