What Rhymes with Penguin?

Today is closing and moving day – a milestone and a sweet time for our young family. This is a filler post until I have my computer set up again. Happy, happy Wednesday! A while back, I read a post by Kristen Chase on Pioneer Woman’s homeschooling section. She asked readers to share some of the everyday questions that their kids ask, and to reply in Haiku. For the next... Read More

June 26 – Proverbs 16:24

Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. I’ve wondered (with hope!) if this could be literally true, and if the “soul” and “bones” are those of the speaker or of the hearer, or both. But, no matter what the answers are, it’s a real incentive to have pleasant words. Sweet, healing words. A balm... Read More

June 25 – Ephesians 5:19

Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I have to admit that the first part of this conjures up some funny scenarios! And I’m not exactly sure how to put it into practice…… but it IS one... Read More

June 24 – Philippians 4:8

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. Well, if what we say begins with what’s in our hearts, then thinking about all these “such things” might improve what’s in our... Read More

June 23 – Ephesians 4:29

Ephesians 4:29 Amp Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word, nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth; but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God’s favor) to those who hear it. I debated about sending you the amplified... Read More

Flower Headbands and a Savvy Vet

I made my last shopping trip in New Mexico a couple days ago! While we were picking up shampoo, the girls spotted some headbands with enormous flowers on them. They were $7 each, and they were the kind that poke you behind the ears. Instead, we decided to make our own silk flower headbands. I let the girls pick some soft crocheted hair bands, plus whichever silk flowers they liked…... Read More

June 22 – Proverbs 10:19

Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Probably not one of the most important verses about the tongue, but I stuck it in here because it’s been so (painfully) true in my life. So I’ve just tried to not say anything — me, trying to tame my tongue. But it’s worked better, if I can remember to, to ask God... Read More

June 21 – On Taming the Tongue

On Taming the Tongue Today is a Mama-aside. Sometimes it does seem like deliberately choosing what I say can help to SHAPE my attitude, especially if that’s my goal. Not to hide what’s in my heart, but to help FORM what’s in my heart. Just like God created everything through what He said, I think we create that way, too, in a more limited way. How is your day,... Read More

June 20 – James 3:8

James 3:8 but the human tongue can be tamed by no man. So true! How many times have you said something you wished you hadn’t, resolved to never do it again, only to find yourself right back there in a (surprisingly!) short time? Maybe because we’re focusing on the wrong thing — the tongue and not the heart. If I don’t want to SAY those things anymore,... Read More

June 19 – Matthew 12:34-35

Matthew 12:34-35 For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. Aaaaah! THAT’S why what we say is so important! It’s only REVEALING what’s in our hearts. If the bad thoughts and attitudes are in there, try as... Read More