Today got away from me. The kind of day where I could have sworn I’d already written a post…call it a cold induced fog. Anyway, I just finished this book a couple days ago, and it’s another great read from Irene Hannon. I’ve enjoyed her romantic suspense…to the point that I read this one with an eye on analyzing why …
Happy Labor Day to the Dads
Happy Labor Day to the dads? I know, I know. They aren’t the only ones among us who labor. We all do. This weekend, I’m particularly grateful for my husband…who got Dad of the Year kudos on Saturday for organizing a “Top Shot” style Nerf Dart gun event for our 7 year old son and his friends. I think my …
Old Testament Literacy
The kids and I are continuing to work our way through Exodus in the mornings. At a chapter a day it’s slow but steady going. Many of us know the Old Testament Bible stories, but as Sunday School tales. We know the gist but not the guts of the story. Here’s what I mean. We might know that God split …
The Help: My Thoughts
Last night I went to see the Help with some girlfriends. Since some of you have asked for my thoughts on the movie, here we go. Now I haven’t read the book — it’s on my to be read list, but haven’t made the time for it. So I can’t comment on the book at all. Though after seeing the …
Hold Me, the video
Have you discovered Jamie Grace? If you listen to K-LOVE, then you’ve heard this great song. We downloaded it from iTunes soon after hearing it. What a great pick-up! So sit back and enjoy the reminder of how much your Father loves you!
Social Media: the Race to Keep up…
As an author, I’m expected to have a social media presence. I started blogging years ago, because writers were supposed to…long before they were published. Somewhere in there, a friend built my first website. Thanks, Lisa! Then last year, I hired a designer. Then came Twitter. And Facebook. And now Google+. It’s enough to make my head spin and keep …
How Quickly We Forget…
Yesterday, our pastor started a sermon on the Exodus and how quickly we can forget God’s provision. If you’ve been reading this blog this year, then you know I’ve been studying this. Now the kids and I are reading Exodus together every morning in school. I think there is such a challenge to us when you look at what the …
Great Research Tool:History Detectives
At our house, we don’t watch much TV, but when we do watch, it’s often PBS. The kids watch it in the morning with breakfast. And occasionally we catch something in the evening. This week I came home from a meeting to find my family watching History Detectives. I think I might be hooked…or have found a fourth career. Each show …
Back to School…Pray: a Guest Post
It’s that time of year…back to school. And whether you homeschool or watch your kids board the bus, it’s a bittersweet time. A mark of how they’re getting older. Carla McDougal joins us today to talk about one thing we can do for our kids every day… By Carla McDougal Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with …
Friday Recipes: Grandma’s Porcupine Meatballs
Here’s an easy dish that you can make ahead and freeze. The kids like it — always good. And it reminds me of stopping at Grandma’s house on the farm. Bon Appetit! Porcupine Meatballs 1 c. minute rice1 lb. ground beef 1 egg2 t. grated onion2 t. salt (I use 1 t.)1/8 t. marjorumpepper1/2 c tomato juice Combine the above …