Congratulations to Christina J for winning the drawing for the Red Hot Faith Bible study! Thank you to everyone who entered! [pinit] We’ve started our school routine. Life gets a bit chaotic from here through January for our family. In the midst of the happy-busyness of the school year, my heart is aching for those […]
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Red Hot Faith {a giveaway!}
As we head into the routine and rhythm of fall, do you have a plan for your spiritual growth? Have you thought about how you are going to take care of your relationship with God in the midst of homework, activities, sports, and work responsibilities? In her new Bible study, Red Hot Faith, my Bible-teacher-friend, […]
The Hope Quotient
Hello, friends! I hope you are having a full, memorable summer! I’ve enjoyed my time offline, and have more than a few adventure-filled stories to share with you in the coming weeks. I look forward to catching up with you all as we move back into the routine of fall. During the past few weeks, […]
Building more than bank accounts
[pinit] It’s been eleven years since I’ve drawn a regular paycheck. I didn’t realize when I walked out of the university in September of 2003 that it would be the last time I contributed to the family finances. Fifteen years ago, I was the primary breadwinner for our household. It wasn’t a high salary; but […]
When you realize your possessions are holding you back
Congratulations to Susie F. & Andrea V., winners of the U-Neek characters! Summer is flying by! After such a harsh winter, I’m finding the urge to squeeze every possible moment of fun and sunshine into this summer. My blogging will be sporadic the rest of the summer. If you haven’t subscribed by e-mail, please do […]
One thing to make a bad situation better
[pinit] Have you ever watched someone take a frustrating, disappointing situation and make it not just good, but great? This week should have been the last week of school. However, the horrible, forever-long winter gifted us with never-ending snow days. Yay. [insert sarcasm] The message came from the superintendent late March. We will be making […]