Author Archives: aheartforhomeschooling

When the printer actually works!Or a close parking spot opens up just in time!Or there is exactly 1 cup of coffee left in the pot! Unexpected pleasantries….what if we learn to expect the unexpected?Open our eyes and our minds to seek out God’s blessings!Let’s get a good list going!What unexpected pleasantry did you experience today?Continue reading “Unexpected Pleasantries”

What is your DNA?I’m not a scientist, so I’m not talking about your biological genetics.I’m just wondering who you are:What is important to you?What makes you tick?What makes you sick?What are absolute non-negotiables? Sometimes it takes tragedy or major change to shake us up and wake us up to realize what is most important inContinue reading “DNA”

Springtime weather but Fall on the calendar!?!Thanksgiving is 2 weeks away….and yet Countdown to Christmas is on Hallmark already!  Next thing you know we’ll be talking about tax season and Easter! It’s hard to keep track of the seasons!How do we navigate it all?One day at a time.One moment at a time. Whatever mountain youContinue reading “Seasons”

A day that forever will be etched in my heart. Almost 7 years ago my precious nephew, Trey, beat cancer by entering Heaven!  He is dancing with Jesus now and living his life to the absolute fullest! Surgeries, treatments, emergency rooms and medicine all fade away in the light of eternity….for Trey.  The memories are stillContinue reading “11-5-14”

I would MUCH rather play a game of Scrabble than a game of Risk! Political conflict and conquest are not my idea of a fun family event! Yet – Jesus lived a life of risk.He is the greatest military hero/KING ever!He desires absolute allegiance in His army!He considers owning the territory of your heart a great victory!AndContinue reading “Scrabble”

Do you know what you want?My granddaughter does!  🙂 As most almost-one-year olds, my granddaughter isn’t speaking full sentences yet.  She also can’t reach to get whatever she wants.  So she figured out a way to have her goals met. Thirsty?  Point to the sippy cupSleepy?  Point upstairs for bedLonely?  Point to her Granny (me!)Continue reading “The Point”

A nurse without a patientA food server without a guestA home builder without a clientAnd a catcher without a pitcher We need each otherWe build each other upChallenge each otherEven compete with each other “Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17We probably don’t know what it’s like to work with dull iron,Continue reading “Don’t Be Dull”

I feel like wherever I go, I always come home with a story. Especially if I’m with a friend! 🙂  A typical stop at the deli or a ride on an elevator can turn in to a storytelling episode worthy of popcorn and a box of M+M’s! Stories about silly encounters are fun, but what about real life,Continue reading “Story Telling”

For all those who wonder how God could love them – even after alllllll they have said and done – tell them to take a look at their dog!  (NOT their cat!) 🙂 Morning breath?  Dogs don’t care – actually, I think they like it!Grumpy days?  Dogs wag and wag until you feel better!Silent treatment?  DogsContinue reading “Dogs”

Some would argue that Lord of the Rings is the best trilogy ever!Some may say Toy Story, Indiana Jones or Austin Powers.  (Not sure exactly whoooo would choose Austin Powers, but go ahead and look it up:  It’s real!)  I’m thinking of a different trilogy.  One with more lasting influence. 🙂1. Rejoice in hope.2. Be patient in affliction.3. BeContinue reading “Trilogy”