Author Archives: aheartforhomeschooling

There has been a LOT going on lately.Sometimes it is too overwhelming to think about. We must pray.Release it.Entrust it to the Only One who CAN handle it!And stand. God will never leave you or forsake you.He wants to surround you with His peace.His power.His people.His provision. “Put on the full armor of God, soContinue reading “Stand”

We continued south on our road trip after last week’s wedding.Destination: The high country of North Carolina.Lots of mountains.LOTS of mountains. The endless rolling hills, painted with early signs of fall, were beautiful!But I then noticed the sharp rocks.The intense cliffs.And the extraordinary contrast. Jagged density makes lush vegetation even more beautiful.Do you have rocksContinue reading “Contrast”

We recently traveled to VA for my sweet niece’s wedding = Road Trip!You know what that means: Snack time!But snacks only last so long…when would we stop for a meal? Well, it just so happens that my husband and I listened to a sermon that day – about worry. God clearly tells us not toContinue reading “Wonder-full!”

How was your day today?Has it been a long week/month/year?Or a fast one?Be careful: Our Todays VERY quickly become Yesterdays. This great group of people in this photo used to spend every summer evening together singing, dancing and enjoying the company of tremendous talent and leadership! It all started 50 years ago! 50 years!? WhereContinue reading “Yesterday”

My mom always judged food, movies and events by SW or NW: So Worth it…or Not Worth it. Bad dessert? NW! Phenomenal ice cream? SW! A movie that lasted longer than 10 minutes? NW! LOL! Time with her family? ALWAYS SSSSSW!!! Gas prices have skyrocketed lately! Over $4.50 per gallon! That may feel Not WorthContinue reading “Worth It?”

What mountain lurks before you, immovable, impassable, unyielding!? Is it financial? Relational? Logistical? Physical? Does it keep you up at night fretting and dwelling, “I cannot take it ANYMORE! I canNOT do this!” PERFECT! That’s right where God wants to come alongside you and provide for you in unusual ways! The battle belongs to the Lord! He isContinue reading “Impossible?”

Have you ever yearned for “normal”? Longed for “when things return to usual”? Normal is overrated. AND unattainable. We had the wonderful opportunity to gather last weekend to celebrate our niece and her fiance with a bridal shower. Travel across the state with 4 young grandchildren? Sure! Finish unpacking the car just moments before aContinue reading “Normal”

Do you ever get tired of everyone just thinking of themselves all the time? It just makes you so furious that you stew and grumble and sigh in disgust of how self-centered people drive and shop and talk? It is really such a pain! Annoying! Those people don’t understand how important it is to stopContinue reading “Yourself”

What’s your favorite smell: Fresh brewed coffee? New car or new carpet smell? Or baby fresh? Did you ever think about it – you know when you are near the source. Roasted garlic on a pizza greets you the minute you walk in the restaurant! Walking the halls of your old school brings back aContinue reading “Aroma”

Diet, decluttering or downsizing….Which mood or season of life are you in? Minimalism is trending. Clean out the stuff, visually, physically, digitally, etc and make some breathing room so that you can more fully experience life. In God’s economy, He wants less, too. Less of us. More of Him. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that inContinue reading “Less”