First Father-Son "Construction" Project

In the aftermath of the Christmas chaos, I found my oldest boy sitting on a chair, cheeks wet with tears. “I wanted Daddy to build something with me,” he moaned. This kid has been mechanically inclined ever since he was a baby at nap time, when he removed most of the screws from his crib. Like a high-energy dog who eats shoes (Click here to read more or leave a comment... Read More

New Year's Resolution

I’m writing this on the fly this morning, breaking my own rule to let a post sit at least a day before launching it into the blogisphere. Happy New Year to you! The holidays are over, and a month of nothingness lies before us. There is no soil to be planted, no (Click here to read more or leave a comment on New Year's Resolution)  Read More

Christmas Tree Decorating Party with the Kids

Our family has borrowed traditions from both sides of the extended family. Each year in my family, my parents have a Christmas tree decorating party, just for the family. There’s spiced fruit tea, popcorn, music, and lots of boxes of ornaments. This borrowed tradition works really well for our little family because we can plan the party any time – no worries about any... Read More

5 Love Languages

Have you ever taken the 5 Love Languages test? Which one was your top language? Do you find these things helpful? My husband and I learned about the five love languages early in our marriage, and we figured we knew each other pretty well. Recently, I ran across the assessment online, and we both took it. Although there wasn’t anything totally unexpected, we were a little surprised... Read More

Catch-Up List

A quick catch-up list: 1. We had our first snow of the season Tuesday evening. (Click here to read more or leave a comment on Catch-Up List)  Read More

October 27 – Hebrews 12:10-11

Hebrews 12:10-11 God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Wow! God wants us to share in His holiness! Amazing, isn’t it?! I do think that in the middle of the discipline we have a... Read More

October 26 – John 4:50

John 4:50 And the man put his trust in what Jesus said and started home. This one almost brings me to tears. Isn’t it a prescription for life? I think of “home” being that place where there’s safety and rest, that place where you are known and loved and appreciated, a place of peace. And the way to get there is to trust Jesus. I think I’m writing... Read More

October 25 – Romans 8:1, 6

Romans 8:1, 6 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. Live in the Spirit; live as one under no condemnation; live as a loved, delighted-in child of your Father.  Read More

October 21 – Psalm 37:6

Psalm 37:6 Amp And he will make your uprightness and right standing with God go forth as the light, and your justice and right as [the shining sun of] the noonday. If you have time, read Prov 4: 18, Isaiah 62: 2, and Prov 3: 5, 6. This verse is a continuation of verse 5. All a result of committing your way to being His way, and then trusting in Him. You will end up seeing your... Read More

October 24 – Psalm 37: 11

Psalm 37:11 Amp But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. I don’t want to comment on this one. Think about it yourself, and think about it on more than one level.  Read More