Author Archives: aheartforhomeschooling

It’s hard to find perfect darkness in the night sky.  Stars and street lights shine right through or cast their glow. Our electricity was just out for almost 24 hours.  Pitch black in the house.  Except not really.  Once my eyes adjusted I could see light and shadows and find my way. This world may seem dark. Continue reading “Darkness – not!”

Struggling?Suffering?Holding on for dear life? Psalm 13 is a beautiful and honest sequence of emotions unfolded before the Lord.He knows what you are thinking….He knows how you are feeling….and He loves you right where you are.  So why hide from the ONLY ONE who can ULTIMATELY protect you wherever you are? “How long, Lord? Will youContinue reading “How Long O Lord?”

Can you feel it?!  It’s almost time to get the seeds in the ground!Maybe some of you adventurous types have seeds in soil pots under heat lights!Such a hope-filled partnership with God in bringing forth life from dormant morsels. What other dormant morsels do you have in your life that need the effect of Light?Any little ideasContinue reading “Seeds”

Feel the sand between your toes.The heat of the sun warming your bones.The sound of the ocean drumming away, wave after wave…. But instead of waves of water at the beach, consider the steadfast, unconditional, never ending love of God:Feel His peace washing over you.The Truth of His Word protecting you.And the power of HisContinue reading “Waves”

Spring break is coming soon for students everywhere! Set aside images of beaches and parties and lots of everything else……and focus on the fact that Spring Break is coming soon – therefore SPRING is coming soon! What a difference hope makes! Through snow and ice, it’s time to start planning your garden!Through cold and wind, conditioning isContinue reading “Spring Break!”

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”