Monthly Archives: May 2011

Preparing for a Day of Rest, Part 1

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Pam

“…Call the Sabbath a delight…” (Isaiah 58:13) When our children were little, our Sunday mornings were not a delight, at least not until the Holy Spirit convicted us of our need to change. And as the household has grown smaller … Continue reading →

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Our Confidence

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Susannah

If you read my post last week about the writing trip the girls and I took, you might remember me mentioning a speech that Susannah was writing for her graduation. She finished writing it, and did an excellent job of … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Quarrels

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Pam

“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat” (Proverbs 28:25). Read this verse to your children and you may get some snickers! Who wants to … Continue reading →

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Parents Graduate from Homeschooling!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Daniel

My little sister is graduating tomorrow, and I am proud of her. Graduation doesn’t mean “she’s done learning, and now she can get on with real life.” She will keep learning and growing, just like the rest of us. Nevertheless, … Continue reading →

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Always Challenging Us

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Pam

“…when I am weak, then am I strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10b). Last week my two youngest daughters, Bethany and Susannah, went off with me to spend three working days at the beach. Our purpose was to focus on some writing … Continue reading →

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What Do You See in the Mirror?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Pam

“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22, ESV) Many children know the song, “The Wise Man Built His House upon the Rock.” I certainly remember enjoying the motions when we sang it – … Continue reading →

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A Shopping Adventure

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Pam

When our children were really little, we didn’t have a car that I could keep running reliably enough to take the kids out shopping. Shopping night was a family affair. Because we weren’t always sure if the van would start … Continue reading →

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Guess the Proverb!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Pam

“…To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and  discretion to the youth…” (Proverbs 1:4, ESV) The book of Proverbs is a wealth of wisdom for young and old! Saturate your children in the wisdom of Proverbs, and, as the Holy … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Tribute

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Pam

My mother’s life was a life of quiet service. She was a contented and diligent homemaker, a devoted and patient mother, a loyal and hard-working daughter, a proud and boasting Grandma, and a quiet lady who knew how to listen … Continue reading →

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Taking the Time to Get to Know Our Children

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Pam

“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth” (1 John 3:18). My daughter and daughter-in-law introduced me to Loving the Little Years, by Rachel Jankovic. It’s a book for moms … Continue reading →

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