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Christ has done for us after our celebration at church. Our immediate family and a couple of extended family members will share a delicious (hopefully) meal and we are certainly hoping there will be some signs of spring by that time.

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

FamilyMarch 26, 2013815Views 0Likes 6Comments

Do you greet each other with these familiar words on Easter Sunday? We do and it’s always a great reminder that HE truly is alive and makes all things new – even me and you. We will have a low key day with time to reflect on all Christ has done for us after our…

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, 2012625Views 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…

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” Matthew 7:1

Biblical EncouragementJuly 24, 2012681Views 0Likes 11Comments

THE PARABLE OF THE PEAR TREE Author Unknown Found on verseoftheday.com A father wanted to teach his four sons the lesson of not judging something or someone too quickly, and so he called his four sons together and said "I have a task for you. I want you, my eldest son to go out into our fields…

Homemade Egg Noodles

HomemakingNovember 1, 2011514Views 0Likes 0Comments

This would be a fun project that could end with hot homemade soup for dinner. When I saw this recipe I was amazed – only four ingredients, and she didn't even hint at buying one of the big expensive noodle making machines I thought you would need to make them. I have actually considered making noodles before,…

Relating to daughters doesn't always come naturally for dads, but we can learn to connect in affirming ways. We testosterone-filled males can relate well to girls, and it doesn't require a huge adjustment in our approach.

Dads, Do You Know What Your Daughter Needs From You?

ParentingMarch 21, 2010512Views 0Likes 0Comments

I found this article so interesting that I decided to share it with you this week. What Daughters Need From Dads Ken R. Canfield, Ph.D. The National Center for Fathering Relating to daughters doesn't always come naturally for dads, but we can learn to connect in affirming ways. We testosterone-filled males can relate well to girls, and it…