On a whim I started to title this post, “Whatever Happened to Romance”, and accidentally sent an empty post– with only the title (oops!), before I realized that it might be a […]
Confessions of a Romantic
Playing Defense When We Should Be On the Offense
This is the topic no one seems to want to talk about–Girls or Guys. Moms or Dads. Parents or teenagers. Girls get defensive and guys run. I know I’m tackling this at […]
Scripture Challenge: Leviticus
This has been an incredible week, and I’m still claiming Exodus 15:2, how about you? I have absolutely loved that verse, and thankful that it’s now hiding in my heart… Now for […]
Lessons from the Nest
It’s no secret that I struggled when it came time for our youngest to go off to college. Classic, huh? Kinda funny now, but I can tell you that I was in […]
DIY Spring: When the weather doesn’t cooperate
The first of the daffodils are blooming, and I’m inspired! Puxatony Phil sure failed this year, and according to the “news” reports, he is facing criminal charges and possibly the death penalty! Wow, really? […]
One Thousand Gifts/Giveaway!
You would think this an easy read– Nope. A struggle most of the way– but totally worth it. “That’s what I was struggling out of nightmares to reach, to seize. Joy. But […]
Weathering winter and pondering spring…
I don’t hate winter, and I can appreciate the beauty of freshly fallen snow, but… COME ON! It’s snowing in March and personally, I am ready for spring! After inheriting left over flowers […]
Purging with Purpose
Understand from the beginning that I am not in any way talking about food! These are my thoughts on scaling down and simplifying my life… It’s not just children who struggle with the […]
Total Neglect…
Life has a way of just… happening. While I feel like I have neglected my blog, I have not been neglecting the more important things in life. I’m not sure how or […]
Questions, Questions, Questions!!
I can remember when my children were at the age when they were so full of questions that it would seem there was no end to the “WHY?s” Some days I would get to the […]
Just a word…
I’m heavy-hearted today…so many around me are going through a difficult time and I just want to send a word of encouragement to you. You are LOVED and prayed for today. GOD’S WORD is the […]
Pick up a penny…
It was several years ago that I heard a statement that I can never seem to get out of my head and my heart (not that I want to!). My husband preached […]
Two Simple Strategies to Protect Your Children from Cultural Influences
Couldn’t have said it better! Thanks, Lisa!! Wanted to make sure my readers saw this! Two Simple Strategies to Protect Your Children from Cultural Influences.
The Value of the Unlikely
At the risk of sounding like I’m plugging my husband’s book, “Warriors in Hiding”, I HAVE to say that this principle of God using UNLIKELY people has been filling my mind lately.After […]
Young Mom, “Some Days are Just Like That…”
“Some days are just like that… even in Australia!” Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, written by Judith Viorst is still an often-quoted book in the Munton family. […]
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