In the last 4-5 years or so, I've been disappointed and confused as to the utter lack of celebration of Easter in Christian circles. Christmas is wonderful, Advent is great, and we wouldn't have Easter without them. But I submit the holiday that bears the most significance in the Christian faith is Easter. The Birth … Continue reading Resurrection Garden
Homeschooling Affirmation
Questions for Pastors and their families
This is something I never thought I'd ask in a million years... but, my husband is through his first 3 seminary courses and as he prayerfully seeks a ministry job, I find myself bursting with questions. So I thought I would list them here for any number of pastors or PW's or PK's (pastors, pastor's … Continue reading Questions for Pastors and their families
Work Day!
Oh, gracious... It's been a nice, but exhausting weekend. Frankly, I woke up this morning already ready for my afternoon nap. But, there's work to be done! I have a ton of luffas that need processing, seedlings to be thinned, chickens to be fed, and I'm hoping to get some garden paths built. I was … Continue reading Work Day!
Irish (food) Week!
It started out as a way for my mother-in-law to do a left over make over turning what was left of the corned beef into shepherd's pie. That turned into a bit of a family tradition of eating exclusively Irish (or Irishy) fare the week leading to St. Patrick's Day in celebration of our family's … Continue reading Irish (food) Week!
Even the Rocks Cry Out
Tonight was my first experience of an Ash Wednesday service with my children. Not only were we visiting a United Methodist church, which is far more formal than the Southern Baptist Church we're members of and with which my children are familiar, but we were late... As usual. Fortunately, the church had a really wonderful … Continue reading Even the Rocks Cry Out
How we eliminated $13k of debt in 3 weeks
Y'all, (I say y'all now. I've been in Tennessee for 4 years, I'm allowed) if it weren't for the children waking at 10:30PM 11:15PM, 12:45AM, and 4:00AM, I would have slept more soundly than I have in a long time. Why? Because we've finally fully committed to cleaning up our financial lives and gotten serious … Continue reading How we eliminated $13k of debt in 3 weeks
Black Oil Sunflower Seeds vs Corn for Chickens
We use Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS) for our chickens instead of corn. Especially in colder weather, I supplement our birds extra protein, where most people supplement more grain, usually corn. I have a few reasons for doing it differently. First off, BOSS is roughly 17% protein, 44% fat, 24% NDF (fiber)¹ Corn, however, is … Continue reading Black Oil Sunflower Seeds vs Corn for Chickens
ABC Bible Memory Verses
I've been working on these with my 2 and 3 year old. They actually end up being set to little tunes that pop into my head. It's amazing the power music has to cement things into our memory. If you don't believe me, just think about all the ridiculous songs you wish you didn't know … Continue reading ABC Bible Memory Verses
A Little Glimpse of Home
Man, I am so thankful for the blog format of mass communication because I can get real with y'all without you seeing my ugly cry face. Guys, it's cold right now. Like, walk outside and your eyes and nose hurt cold. I moved south to avoid that nonsense, but I suppose I'm also thankful for … Continue reading A Little Glimpse of Home
Wholly Holy Living 
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