Author Archives: Pam

About Pam

Pam is the wife of John and mother to six children who were all homeschooled and are all now graduated. She writes most of the materials for Doorposts, plays the piano for church, enjoys calligraphy, watercolor, and gardening, tries to keep up with all her adult children, and loves hugs and kisses from her seven delightful grandchildren.

Previews of Heaven

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Pam

We’re talking about moving . . . Almost eighteen years we’ve lived in this place. It was a miracle when we came here. We’d been stuffed into a tiny little house that was overflowing with children and business. God put … Continue reading →

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What Imperfect Parents Can Do About Imperfect Grandparents

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Pam

I do realize how blessed we are. Daniel’s post last week was a sweet reminder of the blessings of those exhausting-but-worth-it Thursdays with Grandpa and Grandy. I am so thankful for those last rich years with them. While I thank … Continue reading →

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A No-Fail Formula

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Pam

Every time I post a “here’s-one-way-to-approach-this-problem” sort of post, I cringe. I know my own tendency to look for a formula, a step-by-step answer, a guaranteed outcome sort of solution to my current assortment of challenges. I’m pretty sure I’m … Continue reading →

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How to End an Argument

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Pam

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1, ESV) If more than one person lives in your household, you will have disagreements. If more than one child lives your household, you’ll have quite … Continue reading →

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One Good Reason for Persevering

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Pam

“Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth … Continue reading →

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Yes, Daddy!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Pam

I love watching our adult children do a better job of training their children than we did! I have watched and learned as they train our grandchildren. For instance, I really wish we had trained our children to always respond … Continue reading →

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Like a Fetter

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Pam

How many times have I sung “Come Thou Fount” in my sixty years of life? Hundreds, I’m sure. This past Sunday morning I heard its words in a whole new way. Our church choir was singing. It was beautiful — … Continue reading →

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God’s Word Is a Seed

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Pam

“Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.” (Luke 8:11) Help your children learn more about God’s Word and our response to it with this springtime activity! You’ll need: your Bible, some paper and drawing materials, a … Continue reading →

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O Give Thanks . . .

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Pam

“For His mercy endureth forever.” I went to sleep with those words in my head. I woke up the next morning with the same words still there. “O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy … Continue reading →

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“Hidden Art” Giveaway Winner!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Pam

Congratulations to Leslie with comment #24, who won a free copy of Edith Schaeffer’s Hidden Art, and thank you to all who responded with your accounts of the women God has so graciously used in your lives. What a beautiful … Continue reading →

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