Spanking: God’s Way

Yesterday Mom talked about the clarity and straight-forward nature of God’s instructions. What a gracious God we serve that He makes Himself so plain! I have to confess, however, that I know firsthand how muddled His directions get when we allow ourselves to be diluted by worldly philosophies. […]

What Is Holiness?

I think there can be the tendency in many of us to major on what holiness is not. This isn’t all wrong. After all, I need to know that fornication, lying, drunkenness, disobedience, and so on is sin; and what are my behavioral, mental, emotional, and spiritual boundaries.

But what is holiness? And what does holiness look like for a younger woman? for an older […]

Divine Chocolatey-ness!

These are the best cookies.

No really, they are.

As soon as you’re done reading this, you’ll want to go make some. Trust me. There is nothing hard about them except coming by the self-control to not eat them all yourself […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Vaccinations

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

Chocolate Whipping Cream Torte

This year I tried my hand at the family’s traditional Easter dessert: chocolate whipping cream torte. It was hands-down the most involved dessert recipe I have ever taken on. It’s also amazingly delicious and absolutely perfect for such a special day! […]

Our Favorite Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal is my kids’ absolute favorite breakfast. No coffee cake or muffins or egg dish tops this one in their book. And that’s alright by me since it’s healthy and very simple to prepare! […]

Renewing our minds

Two weeks ago, Mom wrote regarding worldviews [emphasis mine]:

…there is a need for continual examination in our notions, thoughts, and concepts. Why do we do what we do? What do my choices tell me about my understanding? Learning what scripture teaches […]