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Who are You Waiting for – Jesus or Santa?

FamilyNovember 26, 2012715Views 0Likes 12Comments

How many of you know that Advent starts on Sunday, December 2nd? How many of you know what Advent is? Some of you will understand Advent if you’ve grown up in a denominational church, but for many who became Christians later in life and attend a more non-denominational church you may have never celebrated it or possibly…

This generation is faced with more opportunities and choices than any generation in history. Therefore the need for prayer is greater than ever.

Are You Willing to Stand in the Breach?

ParentingOctober 31, 2012810Views 0Likes 14Comments

We have all heard the stories of praying mothers and grandmothers like Susanna Wesley, whose children and grandchildren became great men and women of God. This week I realized that I need to become part of that group and spend more time praying for my children and grandchildren. Today more than ever there is a need…

This soup recipe has special meaning to us since a dear friend made it for us when our son Eric had leukemia and friends were bringing us meals.

Anyone Ready for Soup?

HomemakingOctober 17, 2012657Views 0Likes 7Comments

With a fire in the fireplace and a big pot of soup on the stove I’m feeling ready for fall. Then Jill at Blessed Beyond a Doubt said she was going to post all kinds of soup recipes and I decided to add one of our favorites – Potato Soup. This soup recipe has special meaning…

Family Fun and Blessings Abound…

FamilySeptember 12, 2012670Views 0Likes 4Comments

We only have a couple of days left of our vacation but we have really enjoyed our time away. Dan and Eric had a safe wilderness camping trip and enjoyed spending time fishing and being together for a week. After picking them up its tradition to have pizza at Sven and Ole's While they…

You bet! And if you don’t believe me here are a few photos to prove it.

Are We Having Fun Yet?

ParentingSeptember 5, 2012493Views 0Likes 6Comments

You bet! And if you don’t believe me here are a few photos to prove it. Our stop at Voyagers National Park in Northern Minnesota proved to be very interesting as these photos will attest. Dan had a chance to show off his manly skills Rebekah managed to figure out…

In the middle of August this homeschool mother’s thoughts turn toward – vacations? Yes, it’s true. For many years we’ve vacationed the first two weeks of September.

Back to School September Vacation

HomeschoolAugust 29, 2012717Views 0Likes 10Comments

I really want to welcome all my new readers and thank you for deciding to receive my newsletters. I also want to mention my daughters article on Gilded Gears - Victorian Jewelry with a twist - that was in our local newspaper on Sunday. Her is a link to the article - Avon Sisters Start Jewelry…

Our hectic lives involve many changes, and changes require decisions, and decisions must often be made in the midst of a multitude of confusions. We run here and there asking advice. Often we make decisions without sufficient deliberation because we simply haven't time--or so we tell ourselves.

You’re Not Going to Want to Miss This!

HomeschoolAugust 20, 2012758Views 0Likes 8Comments

This is a devotional that I read often. It is by Elizabeth Elliot and is often just what I need in my fast-paced day. I hope you will find refreshment in it too. “Be still and know that I am God…” Psalm 46:10 First Be Quiet Our hectic lives involve many changes, and changes require decisions, and decisions…