When my husband was young, he was inspired to ask for wisdom by this verse. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. – James 1:5, ESV The thought that he could just pray and ask for wisdom…
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In the fall of 2018, my oldest two children, Konur and Elleina, had the wonderful opportunity to help with a film project their friend, Matthew McCoskey, was creating. What an amazing experience this was for both of our families! We have been friends with the McCoskey family for close to 10 years now, and despite…
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With the current situation in our nation, many moms are suddenly finding themselves homeschooling, whether they wanted to or not! COVID-19 has changed things abruptly and radically. But this radical change does not have to be the cause of radical stress and chaos. Yes, there will be some stress. There always is with any change….
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EDIT: Please bear in mind that so much information is swirling around this issue and things seem to be changing rapidly, both with the impact of COVID-19 and the understanding of it. My own perspective is continually evolving. Please remember that we all need to be doing our own research so we can take care…
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Being “first lady” is much more than simply being the wife of the president. This position is a job in and of itself! So, what happens when there is a “job opening” for this position and one particular lady seems exceptionally qualified? And what happens when she is not actually married to the president? My…
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For a number of months now, my followers have heard me hint in e-mails and on Facebook about the incredible things the Lord has done in the life of my sweet daughter, Elleina. I simply didn’t have time for the full story and I was waiting a bit longer to see how things continued to…
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Here are some of the questions parents have asked about lifeschooling: How many subjects do I actually need (I know what my state requires, I want to know more practically what is necessary)? What is the minimum I can teach and still feel confident I am teaching well? How do you discern what is learning…
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Homeschool conference vendor halls… They are ubiquitous with moms rolling book-laden plastic crates on wheels behind them and children mobbing the booths with hands-on activities. Oh, and let’s not forget those beautiful brown skyscraper stacks of Christian Heroes Then and Now books! What homeschooling mom hasn’t dreamed of walking out the door balancing that giant…
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Lifeschooling Books: Top Recommendations for Starting Lifeschooling There are several books that have made a huge impact on my philosophy of lifeschooling and I would highly recommend that all new lifeschoolers read them! If you want to reform your thinking, the most important thing you can do first is to inform your thinking! Put these…
Read Article →It’s hard to pick a favorite time of the year. It seems there’s something beautifully wonderful about every season. But if I had to pick, I would say this time of year when we head towards Thanksgiving and Christmas is the time that fills me with the most joy. And it’s not just the crisp…
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