This morning as I slipped and slid my way to the chicken house over ice and snow, hurrying to get my morning chores done, I realized how cool it is that I was excited to get back to the house, back to my hot cup of black currant tea and my 9 year old and [...]
Archive for the 'Culture' Category
Why Homeschool? A Christian’s perspective.
Published by February 23rd, 2010 in Christianity, Culture and Home Schooling and Parenting. 9 CommentsTaking Our Debt to Christ for Granted
Published by March 6th, 2009 in Book Recommendations and Christianity and Culture. 4 CommentsHere in America, we can hardly fathom being tortured for our faith. Watching our husbands or wives being beaten, electrically shocked, knifed, used as urinals. Enduring repeated imprisonments because the call of God for the lost souls around you is so great, and God’s love is so much a part of who you are, you can’t [...]
Casualties of the American Dream
Published by January 14th, 2009 in Book Recommendations and Culture and Life. 12 CommentsEvery dream has its price.
Some of the costs are obvious, while others sneak up on you, gradually.
In the name of progress, as Henry would say. That would be the Henry of Henry and the Great Society, which I highly encourage you and your families to read online. (simply follow the above link)
Just what is the [...]
Very Encouraged at McCain’s Choice of VP
Published by August 30th, 2008 in Culture and In The News. 21 CommentsSo McCain chose a woman, and what a woman! This political race is getting more exciting–finally!
I wanted to point you to two wonderful articles…one written by Christian fiction authors, Brock and Bodie Thoene, about John McCain’s grueling POW experiences and Sarah Palin’s pro-life choices. Reading it blessed me enough to call my children over so they could see what [...]
Which is more important to the average Christian today, God or sports?
This is probably a touchy subject to cover here, especially this time of year. Most of our friends and family members are gearing up for the early summer blitz of ball practice-filled afternoons and evenings, several games a week (multiplied by however many [...]
Contentment: Caught Between Bitter and Sweet
Published by January 15th, 2008 in Christianity and Culture and Life. 11 CommentsNot long ago, I was reading The Brushstroke Legacy by Lauraine Snelling, and the main character’s description of her best friend caught my attention. Here it is:
“But then Bethany would give her some line about God’s grace being new every morning. She [Bethany] wouldn’t recognize a real problem if she tripped over it.”
Ah, the [...]
It felt so good staying home tonight, gutting pumpkins with hubby and doctoring up the seeds with the girlies. Acappella singing “This Little Light of Mine” in the background and chicken stir-fry sizzling in the skillet.
My theory on Halloween is that it’s not worth losing friends over. Every year I’ve struggled with not wanting my [...]
Focus On The Family’s Take on Blogs
Published by October 9th, 2007 in Christianity and Culture. 32 CommentsIntrigued? I was. It’s at the Focus site and titled: Dangers of Online Blogs. The subtitle reads:
“Like the Internet as a whole, you should be aware of the dangers of online blogs and blogging.”
As you know, I’ve never been comfortable sharing locations, names of my children, or last names on this blog. Recently, my blog [...]
What is Your Calling?
Published by August 13th, 2007 in Christianity and Culture and Home Schooling. 19 CommentsI’m so often conflicted by needs that arise around me. Who isn’t, right? There are dozens of worthwhile causes that tug at my heart and conscience.
I’m blessed to be a part of a true body of believers at church. We have a gazillion committees to ensure that all goes off without a hitch. It’s very [...]
In my last post, The Church’s Influence on Modesty, an interesting point in comments was made: the distinction that femininity is not synonymous with modesty.
What do you immediately think of when you are asked to describe “femininity”? Lace? Denim jumpers? Not me.
I picture a mother with longish hair and a flowing dress. Her beauty isn’t [...]
