Author Archives: Pam

About Pam

Pam is a wife to John and a veteran homeschool mother of six children, all of them now graduated! She has written materials for Doorposts publishing since its beginnings in 1990. Pam enjoys Bible study, gardening, calligraphy, and playing with her grandchildren.

More Than Enough

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Pam

I was reading The Jesus Storybook Bible to my little Ruby the other day and in between several readings of the “one about the sick girl” we also managed to read one about Jesus feeding the five thousand. Jesus instructed … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Thoughts

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Pam

“…for apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5, ESV). Last week I spent a little over thirty-six hours on full-time duty caring for two of my little granddaughters, with two of their little cousins joining us for the … Continue reading →

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Proverbs Pictionary!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Pam

The book of Proverbs is full of pictures! Children love pictures and will remember the truths that the pictures represent. Make their learning fun with this modified version of Pictionary! Print out this PDF and cut each page into strips … Continue reading →

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About Change

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Pam

  Try this quote on and see if it fits. I know it sounds fantastic; but think it over. It seems to me that we often, almost sulkily, reject the good that God offers us because, at that moment, we … Continue reading →

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Still Learning

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Pam

I don’t remember where I had been, but I came rolling up the driveway just as Daniel, our oldest son who runs Doorposts was getting in his car to go get his wife and children to join us for lunch … Continue reading →

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One of the Most Valuable Books We Have for Teaching Our Children

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Pam

Do you realize what a powerful teaching tool you have right in the middle of your Bible? The book of Proverbs is one of the greatest resources God has given to help us train our children (and ourselves) in godly … Continue reading →

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Family Meals with Joy!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Pam

Preparing for company always provides plenty of opportunity for sanctification! As I looked forward to our Easter feast with all the family together, I so enjoyed this post by Nancy Wilson on hosting family meals and celebrations with joy. She … Continue reading →

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More on Sharing

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Pam

Teaching little children to share sometimes feels like a never-ending pursuit. Here’s some ideas to consider when teaching your children to think of others: PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME. Write up some simple questions and answers to memorize with your children. In … Continue reading →

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What I’m Glad God Has Done

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Pam

I’m glad God chose to give us six children! We got a late start. I was twenty-eight when we married. In the twelve years that followed, God blessed us with six little ones and the strength to care for them! … Continue reading →

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Treasure Hunts for Resurrection Sunday!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Pam

I’m excited! We’re getting all the family together in the same place for Easter dinner this year! I’m having fun planning a treasure hunt for the little girls. I know it’s getting pretty close to Easter Day, but at least … Continue reading →

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