Character Matters
Character Matters When we started having children it wasn't hard to keep track of undesirable behavior in one or two of them. As more children came along, we realized it…
The Making of a Nativity
The year has flown by, and we all know 2020 was an 'interrupted' year. We have had to work harder this year than usual to keep our children encouraged. They've…
Diligent Hands Rule – Proverbs 12:24
Do things diligently. Proverbs 21:5 "The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but every one who is hasty comes only to want." Let's talk about diligence as a…
Loving Grandma
"I came to visit, but you weren't here. I'll be back later, love George." Instantly she remarks, "George who?" We all laugh with her. George, 94-years-old, her husband of 74…
Ways to Make Yourself Miserable
It's hard to maintain joy if you focus on circumstances, things of the world, media, or too much of the news. Your heart becomes restless, depressed and you become unproductive.…
Quivering As the Trees – When Fear Overtakes Me
Quivering As the Trees - When Fear Overtakes Me What is your fear? With the week's responsibilities and trials, it's easy to get weighed down and sometimes fretful. Have you…
New Projects and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
First, some projects I have been working on for the last couple of weeks... A quilt for an upcoming quilt class... My embroidery design for the upcoming Seasons At Home…
Gingerbread Recipe Cards
If you're a pen and paper recipe gal, we have some lovely free recipe cards for you! Just click, download, and enjoy! There are four different designs. Make sure you…
Growing Time..
As much as we love the snowy winters here in Colorado, there is something equally exciting about our "growing season." Yesterday we were officially able to start our garden! We…
Will the Real Gentlemen Please Stand Up..
and give your seat to the lady standing... I've seen many courteous men and boys. I've equally seen, and sadly seen more often, the opposite. I'm training my boys to…
Prayer Ignites Action
I'm sorely tempted each time I pray to wonder where it went. As the day passes, I recall my pleadings to the Lord and say, "Remember this morning Father?" The…
Invisible Blessings
This was the Elisabeth Elliot newsletter for today.. I thought I would share it here :) I love reading articles by Elisabeth Elliot, and have many of her books. I…