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If you know me at all, you know that I am not a risk taker. Our children used to tease me about the commercial where the little boy was wrapped in bubble wrap — “That’s Mom!” they would say in unison.

Do You Take Risks?

ParentingFebruary 15, 2010302Views 0Likes 0Comments

I recently heard this quote by Grace Murray Hopper, “A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships were built for.” If you know me at all, you know that I am not a risk taker. Our children used to tease me about the commercial where the little boy was wrapped in bubble wrap…

A Message to Garcia

ParentingJanuary 27, 2010297Views 0Likes 0Comments

Once again I want to welcome the new subscribers to my ezine. I will try to send you worthwhile articles that will challenge you to Proclaim God’s faithfulness in your daily life. Today I was reminded while I was praying for my particular “mountain” this morning that I was unable to do anything about it,…

Align completely with God's plans. Be sure that your "dreams" are also the dreams that God has planned for you.

Do We Have to Give Up Our Dreams?

ParentingAugust 28, 2009275Views 0Likes 3Comments

It is my privilege to have Michelle Painter as our guest writer today. I'm sure her article will strike a cord with you as it did with me. Do We Have to Give Up Our Dreams? Michelle Painter Several months ago, I heard a surprising comment that indicated that home educating meant that…

Thoughts on my Son’s Graduation

ParentingJuly 1, 2009323Views 0Likes 2Comments

Thoughts on My Son’s Graduation For some of us this spring has brought the success of seeing one of our children graduate from high school. All mothers enjoy their children’s successes, but for homeschool mothers this milestone is a big accomplishment, not only for your child, but for you. It brings with it an amazing variety of thoughts…

Responding in a Godly Way

ParentingSeptember 16, 2008296Views 0Likes 1Comment

It happened so quickly I hardly had time to think. The little antique cream pitcher and sugar bowl that I bought were broken while being carried from the car to the house. Without really thinking, I put my arm around my daughter and said, “That’s ok, I love you more than I do that cream…

Learning to feel God’s nudges

ParentingSeptember 4, 2008413Views 0Likes 0Comments

Recently one of my children seemed rather discouraged, so I asked what was wrong. I received the standard answer, “Nothing.” As I continued my morning routine, I felt the Lord nudging me to go to that child and ask more questions. This time, he revealed to me that he was feeling disappointed and discouraged about himself.…

Christmas at the Sathers’

ParentingDecember 2, 2007290Views 0Likes 13Comments

Isn't Christmas wonderful? I’m in such a Christmas mood this year and I really don’t know why. We were snowed in this weekend – actually missed church for the first time in forever. We used our time at home to write and put together our Christmas letters – 119 of them! We’re also preparing to…