Author Archives: aheartforhomeschooling

Let’s cheer each other on today!What victory – big or small – are you celebrating? Debt reduction?A good grade?Successful potty training?Weight loss?A great sale?A near miss?There’s enough competition and comparison in this world.Let’s use our time and our words to celebrate our victories together as we give thanks and praise to the Lord in a wearyContinue reading “VICTORY!”

Praise God from Whom all blessings flowPraise Him, all creatures here belowPraise Him above ye Heavenly hostPraise Father, Son and Holy GhostAmen. I love great music!  Especially powerful worship:  Quality music!  Phenomenal yet humble musicians!  A posture and Spirit of adoration of our Almighty God!  Yet……..today in a small group, after a precious time of prayer,Continue reading “Simple Truth”

It’s a new year!  We’re all supposed to be striving for new and improved versions of our tired old selves…..how’s it working for you?  Are you focused?  Driven?  Determined?  Have you stepped out of your goal-oriented bubble long enough to be run over by the reality freight train?!?! Now what?!?! Remember to adjust, refocus andContinue reading “Goal!”

Winter time is a great time to dust off the old puzzles and spend some peaceful time creating a masterpiece one piece at a time. Start with the edges.Then find the words.Then the big pictures.End with the same color background. Sort of like life:  One piece at a time God is crafting His masterpiece called YOU! Continue reading “Puzzles”

New car?  We all know how quickly a brand new car will depreciate….How about your new year?  How quickly has it depreciated?How are you doing with your resolutions? God’s not surprised by what is going on in your life.Everything is not out of control for Him. Don’t try to get out of everything around you.InviteContinue reading “Depreciation”

To have snow or not to have snow – that is the question/debate!  Winter weather is only 1 teeny tiny matter of opinion dividing us these days. Can we agree on some vital truths, though?  Love of others.  Community.  Brotherhood.  Compassion. A local family lost their entire home – and 3 members of their family – in aContinue reading “No Snow?!”

Every day!Everywhere!Its effects are in places you can’t even see! No, I am not talking about germs….I am talking about the effects of Christmas! Take a look around this week and next.  Notice how easy it is to make somebody’s day.  To make someone smile.  Consider all the thoughtfulness and joy that goes into getting ready andContinue reading “Watch Out!”

Think things are upside down these days?The boxes get smaller, but the prices are higher!The promise is to make things easier, but it’s just so complicated to get there!The days get MORE filled, but the 24 hour period stays the same! How can we figure out which end is up this Christmas?!!?REST in Isaiah 11Continue reading “Upside Down”

When was the last time you hung out with a 2 year old who questioned (and talked about) everything you did?Who wondered about (and touched!) every Christmas decoration you have?And was concerned about why there are so many bizarre characters (like The Grinch and Santa) associated with “The Jesus Story”? I challenge you to think aboutContinue reading “Christmas Challenge”

You probably don’t know too many people in prison, but you probably know a LOT of people living in bondage.  Debt, addiction, loneliness, selfishness, etc.  Many things compete for our time and attention.  And many things sneak in to our schedules unannounced and rob us of God’s best. Maybe on your Christmas list this yearContinue reading “Bondage”