• Book Reviews - The Bible

    And the Word Came with Power

    Words for Wednesdays A shy girl stranded all alone amidst a tribe of headhunters in the Philippines. Action movie? No. Amazing biography. The story of Joanne Shetler’s life as written in And the Word Came with Power fills you with awe about our amazing God and His Word. As a…

  • Home School

    Finding Free & Discounted Books

    Teacher Tuesdays Finding Free & Discounted Books can be a challenge, but with the internet, we have a lot of options, especially if you’re willing to use ebooks. You can download a free reader at Kindle for PC. Some are simply pdf’s, no reader required. Below is a list of…

  • Parenting

    “But he did it first!”

    Thoughtful Thursdays I glance up at the pool to see my three year old son furiously splashing another youngster by leaning back and kicking his feet like a motor. I immediately stopped the activity, explaining that we don’t splash others like that. It isn’t kind. But my little guy felt…

  • Book Reviews

    Overcoming Evil

    Words for Wednesdays Evil is everywhere. Dark alleys. Terrorist countries. Movie Theaters. And though these places seem daunting, evil is also found at the dining room table, the school bus, and the conference table.  We are surrounded by evil, but God tells us not to be overcome by it. Instead,…

  • Home School

    Pre-Reading Books

    Teacher Tuesdays I admit it. I shelter my kids.  “I will set no wicked thing before my eyes.” Psalm 101:3a “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 My children’s minds are growing daily, and for a short time of their lives, I…

  • Just for Fun

    Recipe Chicken Pot Pie

    Mommy Mondays Today I’ll share a family favorite recipe, passed along to my by my sister-in-law, Andi, from someone in her family. Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie When I made it this month, I cooked split chicken breasts I bought on sale in the crock pot overnight and then shredded them.…