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For several months, I had determined to get up earlier than my family, to have breakfast ready for them when they awoke, to have family Bible time, and then to have a day full of adventure and learning.  We were doing pretty well for awhile, but then one of us got sick.  And then another… Continue reading A Little Confessing

In The Fiddler by Beverly Lewis, Amelia Devries is a famous violinist, caught between her father's desires for her to continue in his footsteps as a world-renowned musician and her heart's longing to make her own musical career. Michael Hostetler lives in a completely separate world from Amelia with his Amish roots choking him as… Continue reading The Fiddler: A Book Review

"Mommy, be patient!" Hannah has, for some reason, taken up this mantra and continues to remind me of this each and every day.  And it is definitely something I need to be reminded to do!  With a very busy toddler boy and a curious four-year-old girl, I am constantly learning lessons on patience! Of course, with… Continue reading Patience is a Virtue

“The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it.  And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.” - JFK Tomorrow is Memorial Day for those of us here in the U.S.  It is a day that we are supposed to remember the men… Continue reading Celebrate Freedom

"She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family. . ." - Prov. 31:15 One of the most important characteristics of a mother - a good, Christian mother - is that she must be selfless.  For some, that may be easy.  But I think that for many of us, that… Continue reading The Best Lemon

If you are looking for espionage tied into history with a dash of romance, then The Messenger by Siri Mitchell is a must-read! Mitchell creates the character of Hannah Sunderland, a Friend (or Quaker), who finds herself divided between her church's neutral stance on the Revolutionary War and her twin brother's imprisonment from fighting for… Continue reading A Review of The Messenger

If you're like us, this weekend was probably pretty busy for you!  From Easter egg hunts and dyeing eggs to Easter baskets and church, Easter went by in a blur!  For me, it was especially hectic because my husband had to work, so I had to deal with all of the Easter festivities on my… Continue reading We Serve a Risen Savior

*Disclaimer:  All views in this article are my own.  I did not receive compensation to write this review, nor do I receive compensation for traffic to my blog.  These opinions are strictly mine based on my own convictions and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Last night, I finally had the opportunity to see October… Continue reading A Review of October Baby

What wondrous love, what grace You gave When on the cross my soul you saved. Your nail-piereced hands, your thorn-rimmed head - "Father, forgive them," is what You said. They spat on You and tore Your hair. They hated You; they didn't care That what You did was for their souls. They never knew You… Continue reading What Wondrous Love!

I'm sorry to have been so remiss in my ramblings, but we had a big event to celebrate this weekend as our oldest, Hannah, turned 4!  We made the celebration last all weekend long with a party with the extended family, a Strawberry Shortcake party with friends, and a special birthday lunch with just Mommy,… Continue reading Remembering God’s Grace: Happy Birthday, Hannah!