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But Our Eyes Are On You

Biblical EncouragementAugust 9, 2011355Views 0Likes 1Comment

“…we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.” 2 Chronicles 20:12 Our family has had a few days filled with very difficult circumstances. I was in the midst of writing a post titled “Hot Water Bottle Miracles” in which I…

There are really some good free resources available for homeschooling right now so I want to make you aware of several that I recently found.

Be Sure to Grab These Freebies!

HomeschoolJuly 29, 2011282Views 0Likes 0Comments

There are really some good free resources available for homeschooling right now so I want to make you aware of several that I recently found. First, the newest issue of The Old Schoolhouse is available as a digital magazine. Be sure to get your copy. Second, here is a link to make free Student ID cards for…

I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.

Can we Truly Claim Ignorance? Part 2 on Modesty

ParentingJuly 22, 2011335Views 0Likes 2Comments

With summer and a heat wave we all face questions about staying cool while dressing modesty. I didn’t intend to wait this long to post part II, but the days have slipped by so if you want a refresher on the first part you can find it here: Can We Truly Claim Ignorance? Part I Our daughters…

In today’s economy it is very important that we all learn to live frugally and spend our money wisely.

Frugal Living Doesn’t Mean Being Poor

HomemakingJuly 14, 2011721Views 0Likes 2Comments

In a recent article on Living on a Dime Jill responds to this comment, “You sure have a nice house for someone who’s really cheap. I would think you lived in a shack and not a $144,000 house. Your business must be doing well. Not that you don’t deserve it, but it doesn’t match up with…

From Mall of America to the Orphan Museum

FamilyJuly 8, 2011350Views 0Likes 6Comments

Stacation – a new buzz word for vacationing from home. In these tight financial times the Lord continues to provide creative ways for families to take time to play together. As it s ays in Philippians 4:19 NKJV "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." He…

These are loving and caring families. Families who have devoted much of their life to the Christian values of marriage and child rearing – often times giving the majority of their time and energy to home educate their children. They are active in church, committed to the Lord and their families.

Christian Families Falling Apart

ParentingJune 28, 2011250Views 0Likes 5Comments

Almost every day I hear about another Christian family that has a family member who seems to have gone off the deep end – falling into sin that they thought was unthinkable and never imagined would happen to them. These are loving and caring families. Families who have devoted much of their life to the Christian…

Where am I going with this? Well, as believers we need to continually count the cost of every choice we make.

Be Sure to Count the Cost

MarriageJune 4, 2011301Views 0Likes 1Comment

As I write this we have been without running water for 24 hours. We are in the middle of replacing our 31-year-old furnace. It was supposed to be an easy job – five days – in and out – no problem. Only yesterday they accidentally drilled through the water pipe to our house. In 1992 when…