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Considering a Mother’s Priorities

We mothers are called by God to love our husbands and children, be self-controlled and pure, be busy at home, be kind, and be subject to our husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God because of us. (Titus 2:3-5) That last line shows the incredible importance of our calling, for by […]

A Dieu, My Dear Friends, For at Least a Few Months

Dear Friends, Because of health issues and increasing family responsibilities, I need to say goodbye to you for several months.  This makes me very sad, but it is becoming increasingly obvious that I currently have neither the time nor energy to write. For the past decade I have experienced significant fatigue.  It built up slowly, […]

God Works Through Who We Are and How We Live

Each of the talks I attended at our homeschooling conference this year had the same message:  You can only pass on to your children what is already an integral part of you.  If you talk about something you don’t believe or do, they will not listen to what you say. Or, as keynote speaker Steve […]

When Mom is Seriously Ill—Couch Schooling Attitudes

Two times in my life I’ve had a major health scare.  Eight years ago, a preliminary diagnosis gave me just a few months to live.  The second time was also a false alarm but it stopped me in my tracks none-the-less.  And that is why this article, which was meant to be a practical discussion […]

So Thankful to be Back!

Thank you, dear friends, for your encouragement and prayers.  I have rested and feel much better.  Medical testing is still going on, and though I was afraid at first, God has replaced the fear with trust and even joy. We had a lovely March Break.  The girls made chocolates and friendship bracelets and hemmed a […]