Monthly Archives: September 2008

A Hard Week’s Blessings

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Mary

My cousin Jamie has inspired me to count my blessings!! I’m involved in a couple of family e-loops. So many of my loved ones are spread across the globe, so recently we’ve tried to update each other daily if possible. … Continue reading →

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Homework

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Mary

I’ve got to tell you, I’ve been so thankful for a good stove this week. For instance, on Tuesday several good friends came over and apple peels and paring knives flew as we processed several gallons of homemade applesauce and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Homemaking and Life | 10 Comments

Homeschool Teachers, Get Free Coffee at Starbucks on Monday

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Mary

That’s right! I received this in my inbox today, all you need is proof that you are a homeschooler. I says, would having school aged children in tow during school hours be proof enough? Probably not! Thank you, Starbucks! Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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God’s Call to Parents

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Mary

This verse is a call to all parents, but it especially resonates to me, a simple home-school mom who needs reminders from time to time, that this work God has given *me* is crucial to my children’s earthly and eternal … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Home Schooling and Life | 5 Comments

Blog Tour: Sweet September

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Mary

Welcome to the Sweet September Blog Tour!!! Tricia Goyer has written her first contemporary novel, and it’s a wonderful read!  As you know I’ve blogged here before about her awesome books, both her non-fiction Generation NeXt titles, My Life Unscripted, … Continue reading →

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Update at 2 A.M.

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Mary

I like my house after midnight. Sure, come tomorrow I’ll wish I’d been sleeping–especially since the alarm is going to blare around 4:30 A.M. at which point I’ll have to jump from deep slumber and get my two older girls … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties, Home Schooling, Life and Mega Cooking | 12 Comments

Exploring Biblical Hospitality, Part 2

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Mary

Friday’s post on practicing hospitality with strangers was actually a ramble. A ramble prompted by our family’s decision to ratchet up our personal dedication to loving each other. If you can’t count on your family in a pinch, who can … Continue reading →

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Exploring Biblical Hospitality, Part 1

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Mary

We’ve had some sickness this past week. Head colds. The blahs. Last weekend, after a particularly whiny and complaint-filled morning, my dh decided to make “complaining” the subject of a “here and now” home Bible study. Using the appendix in … Continue reading →

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Great Marriage Advice

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Mary

Earlier this year I was blog-gathering at all my favorite stops and came across a powerful comment made in response to a post…the testimony in this comment is awesome, and I contacted the author and asked for her permission in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity and Marriage | 8 Comments

The Christian and Suffering

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Mary

Any of you read Ted Dekker’s Christian suspense novels? My friend Jana sent his Circle Trilogy home with me after our wonderful June visit to her family’s home…and during my bout with poison sumac, I read the whole set–couldn’t put … Continue reading →

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