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This is where my book, Purposeful Planning differs. It outlines a plan that includes both husband and wife, and even brings the children alongside.

Give it a chance…

MarriageJanuary 9, 2010577Views 0Likes 0Comments

I’ve been reading a lot of different thoughts about New Year’s resolutions and planning. A lot of them had some very good ideas and prompted me to add to my plans of what I would like to accomplish in 2010. One flaw that I saw in all of them is that they were all personal —…

You will want to make this one of your first stops for your Christmas shopping.

Memories of Christmas Cards

FamilyDecember 2, 2009575Views 0Likes 2Comments

I still remember the disappointment I felt in December 1991 when Dan told me I would have to do a Christmas letter instead of sending individual Christmas cards. I was used to spending time choosing just the right card, then hand-writing a note in most of the 70 cards we sent out. I didn't really…

I recently realized that I actually have a system for checking my e-mail. I actually “caught” myself doing it and realized that I do it continually.

Do You Know How to Read E-Mail?

HomemakingSeptember 22, 2009505Views 0Likes 0Comments

Of course you do! Don’t you do it every day? We all check and recheck our e-mail on a regular basis, but do you know how to do it efficiently and quickly, yet pay the proper attention to the ones that really need your response? I recently realized that I actually have a system for checking…

Then, like a stubborn child I refuse to allow the Lord to dress me in His peace and grace.

Are you a Foolish Child?

Biblical EncouragementSeptember 12, 2009397Views 0Likes 1Comment

“Oh God, thou knowest my foolishness, and my sins are not hid from thee.” Psalms 69:5 It’s a new day. I get up, spend my time with the Lord, and then rush off to greet the busy day. Reading God’s Word has helped me to place my focus on the Lord and I’m sure this will…

Do You Compare and Despair?

Biblical EncouragementSeptember 2, 2009409Views 0Likes 2Comments

How many times do you think you’ve told or taught your children (and yourself) not to compare? Frankly, I’ve lost count. Just today the monster raised its ugly head again in our home. Yes, it was me who got caught, and one of my children is struggling too. When we compare we either compare our best quality…

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, 2009384Views 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…

One of my smart decisions just caught up with me. Last year about this time, I found a great deal during my discussion on antivirus software with the guys at Geek Squad.

To Do or Not To Do: Antivirus Software

HomeschoolAugust 17, 2009482Views 0Likes 2Comments

These days you don’t dare operate a computer and spend any time at all online without having antivirus software installed. But how in the world can a normal mom like me or you decide how and what to use? One of my smart decisions just caught up with me. Last year about this time, I found…