Shepherd’s Pie

If you’re like me, you kind of wrinkle up your nose in distaste when you hear “Shepherd’s Pie.” I’m not a big ketchup fan, and shepherd’s pie always makes me thing of ketchup. Ick. But the other day, after browsing a bunch of online recipes, I had a revelation: shepherd’s pie can be made any way [...]

Worship First, Then Service

We continue our study of Titus 2:3-5; more specifically we will look once again at Paul’s recommendation of reverent behavior for women who would have a ministry in the Body of Christ. Join us and share your thoughts and additional insights!

a big girl has fun.

In pictures: Louissa has fun.

Faith Like A Mustard Seed

Tiny seeds were distributed into small hands. Immediately, there was grasping of chubby fingers as they tried to keep the seeds from scattering to the ground.

“Too small!” my youngest son cried [...]

Perfection?

Do picture perfect glimpses into other peoples lives leave you wondering, feeling a bit undone, maybe even overwhelmed? Check out this week’s question and answer. Add some thoughts of your own, please!

Busy Girl

If you’ve wondered why you never hear from daughter #5 in the line-up (Julia) [...]

Reverence First

Titus 2.3-5
…the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things–
that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
to [...]

A California Birthday

Hubby and I arrived in San Francisco a couple of days ago to visit daughter Danica and her family.
Yesterday was his birthday. My gift was a gourmet style meal. What fun for me!
Danica and I strolled the aisles of Trader Joes as I oohed and ahhed over specialty items. “I’ll try one of these and [...]

A Book Series Review

The Dear America books are a large series of fictional diaries written from girls’ and boys’ perspectives at different times in American history. There are 5 diaries (that I know of) that are written from a boy’s perspective, the rest are from a girl’s. In covering close to 400 years of American history, from the Mayflower to the 1950s, the diaries are an informative glimpse at everyday life in those different time periods, which helps make history more real. [...]

On Vaccinations

“Is vaccinating your child really necessary and is it safe?” (Read our thoughts, share yours.)