January 19, 2013
Can’t Wait for School to Start?
So, today, after over a month of a house full of company, I was talking to the kids about how ready I was to get back on schedule and start school again. My daughter, Virginia Grace, said, “Mommy, you sound like that song in ‘White Christmas’ where they sing, ‘And mom and dad can’t wait for school to start again…’”
Me: Grace, what do you think they mean when they sing that?
Grace: The parents are excited about their kids learning.
Um. …
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June 21, 2008
Maniacs, Pharisees, and The Rest of Us
“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” George Carlin
“Anybody living a life that appears more “holy” …
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April 14, 2008
Learning Disability or Gift?
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March 27, 2008
Learn the Catechism!
In our church, we are memorizing the Westminster Shorter Catechism together (ok – my children are doing a MUCH better job than I am). You’ll see this new widget in my sidebar, created by Every Good Path. Thanks, Mark! You can either put this wonderful tool on your own blog or website, or visit mine to read the weekly question and answer.
March 17, 2008
Organizing Your Homeschool
Continue reading » My friend, Marilyn Rockett, wrote a very helpful book that I highly recommend. Homeschooling at the Speed of Life helps to equip the busy or overwhelmed homeschool mom with a new “helper” around the house: organization. By viewing organization as your servant, rather than your task master, you will save time, stress, and peace of mind. By gleaning from Marilyn’s many years …
February 26, 2008
Excerpt from “Weary Women”

One of my readers pointed out to me in the comments section that there may be ladies who misunderstood the point of this post, so I’ve decided to remove the old post and instead include a segment from Chapter 4 of Passionate Housewives called “Weary Women.”
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February 22, 2008
This Little Light of Mine…
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February 14, 2008
Another Reason to Homeschool…
Third grade boy wants to be a girl…
Diversity issue?
March 2, 2007
Silent Glory
Homeschooling has brought me to a richer understanding of how deeply God’s plan for the Church involves families. A properly functioning Christian household stands as a light in a dark world, a burning torch lifted high, drawing those who are perishing to Christ.
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