Too. Much. Stuff!

stuff
  For generations, our ancestral farmhouse collected generational stuff, until little paths wound through it. My grandma dropped by shortly after my husband and I moved in. I was mortified, but all she reported to my mother was how nice the brown cloth looked on our table, the one spot I’d managed to carve from
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Monkey Bread

monkey bread
  Baking is a big part of our family. From holidays to just because, my family’s kitchens have always been full of love and lot of memories.  As a mother, I want to create these special memories with my kiddos, too. Baking is a great way to make memories, but also a fantastic way to
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Teach History the Fun Way

history
  In our house, we love history. We don’t see history as a bunch of boring facts, but rather a grand epic that God is sovereignly writing, while men make choices to align themselves with the Lord or against Him. History is HIS Story. We study HIS story the fun way.   Discover the Story
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A Little Dirt Never Hurt

garden
  My mom recently sent me a picture of a large mason jar filled with dirt. The dirt had been swept up (by her) from the hardwood floors of my parents’ farmhouse.  She wasn’t commenting on the color or texture of the dirt. It was plain Missouri hill dirt. And I knew exactly what it
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Hey Mama Monday: Don’t Forget You Have Strengths

hey mama
  Hey Mama, Just wanted to stop in and deliver a quick message as we run out the door to fellowship today. It’s ironic. I don’t know; I just found it funny and had to tell you. You know how you have been kind of down on yourself about certain things lately? You look at
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4 Ways to Lead Our Children to Love the Lost

love the lost
  Do your children love the lost? We soon will be celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus and the rich salvation we have in Him. But what about those who will not be celebrating? Will we even think about them? More importantly, do our children think about them, or even realize not everyone knows
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3 Tips for Getting to Church on Time

church on time
  Recently, I wrote a blog post as a reminder of the importance of attending weekly worship service. No matter which day you attend, I believe it is imperative for us to come together for encouragement and fellowship. However, as a wife and mother, I am reminded every week that my lack of preparation can
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Becoming a Distinguished Writer in High School

write
  The ability to write well is a skill homeschooling students are in the perfect position to master. Whether your child wants to attend a college, run their own business, or build a portfolio of published material, it is entirely possible for them to do so by becoming a distinguished writer in high school. But
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