Author Archives: aheartforhomeschooling

It’s that very special time of year…..it’s time for first days:  first day of Kindergarten…first day of a new school year…first day of college….first time for empty days and empty nests.  How did time fly so quickly?  Where has summer gone? Let’s not allow any more time to slip by.  Let’s embrace and celebrate eachContinue reading “New Seasons”

Have you ever held a young chick?  One that looks so soft and fluffy and sweet and cute?  After closer inspection, however, you realize that the chick’s feathers are a little stinky!  The downy softness may even be matted down a bit.  What does this little chick need?  This little chick needs its mother toContinue reading “Stinky Feathers”

It was the cutest little sunflower blossom getting ready to open, grown naturally and freely right next to my sidewalk.  Until one night….a deer came along and bit the flower right off!  How did it even know it was there!? But God!!! The deer actually blessed me!  You see, that one little blossom, chomped offContinue reading “Thwarted!”

Did you ever try to do it all yourself?How did that work out for you?Or have you ever relied on those around you – and you accomplished great things? I was with my amazing church family tonight.  Each unique person brought a special component to our gathering that could not have been accomplished without them.  NoContinue reading “Together”

An evening sunset over the oceanThe precious miracle of a newborn babyThe delicate art found in a dew kissed spider web Ok fine – here are a few more vivid ones… The crack of a bat hitting the ball out of the parkThe glaring shine of freshly waxed metalThe sight, sound and smell of aContinue reading “Perspective”

I’ll be the first to admit it.  Glitter makes me cringe.The children’s-art-project-all-over-and-in-everywhere-for-weeks-kind-of-glitter.But notttttt the concept of glitter:  I love a festive celebration!  🙂 There is nothing quite like glitter – a brilliant and dazzling display of light reflecting everywhere! Have you ever met followers of Jesus like that?Dazzling beacons of light?Reflecting Jesus?Leaving their mark onContinue reading “Glitter!”

I know you’ve wanted to do it!But have you ever done it?Have you ever thrown caution to the wind and nodded your head when they offer a second scoop of ice cream on your cone? God has gifts like 2 scoops for you every day!They might come through serving someone in needOr taking a leapContinue reading “2 Scoops!”

Ready for fireworks?Are you in a good place?Is the timing right?Snacks and beverages chilled/warmed?Camera ready? And then you wait…..and watch….and get ready to be amazed! When was the last time you had such high expectations for things of God?Are you in a good place?Is the timing right?Are you refreshed?Are you ready to record His wonders? “But asContinue reading “Watching…”

You receive a prayer requestEither on social media or a textTime is suspended…..Which do you do first?Pray?Or format your response?Click Love…..or love your friend enough to speak to our Almighty God on their behalf?Add praying hands emoji……or kneel before the throne of grace? We all need the comfort of a response, but let’s not sacrifice theContinue reading “Tell the Truth….”

That title sounds like a police command, but it’s actually a reflection of an emoji!  🙂 I often use the “Person Raising Both Hands in Celebration” emoji when I want to thank God for what He has done!  Just recently I discovered the very action of raising both hands in celebration requires empty hands.  It’s hardContinue reading “Empty Your Hands!”