Author Archives: aheartforhomeschooling

I had the precious opportunity last week to reconnect with friends I hadn’t seen in a while.  A long while.  A lot of life had transpired since our last gathering, but we were able to pick up right where we left off.  How can that be?  It was easy because we have a long relationship together. ActuallyContinue reading “Timeless”

Goliath was the enemy.  Goliath was giant.  David seemed to be ill equipped.  And David was small. What’s going on in your life?  Have any enemies?  Any giant issues?  Are you feeling not ready or small compared to the battle at hand? Grab some popcorn and get ready for a really big show!  Read howContinue reading “The Battle is the Lord’s”

How many times a day do you check your weather app?  What if you have an outdoor event coming up?  A trip?  Or a big game?  The draw to check the weather tempts us with some sense of control….but in reality we are very out of control.  (Ask me how I know!) Watch small children…bootsContinue reading “Weather Apps”

While on vacation I saw a row of boats tied up.  What image just came to mind?  Boats being held prisoner, deprived of their greatest ambition?  What if I worded it this way:  While on vacation I saw a row of boats safely and securely moored in the harbor before the impending storm…..?  Perception isContinue reading “Tied Up”

Hats off to truck drivers and late night workers and parents who drive all night in order to get their sleeping children to a far away vacation destination!  Driving in the dark is so difficult!  Driving while you are supposed to be sleeping is so, so difficult! And yet, our walk with faith in JesusContinue reading “Night Riding”

September brings the beginning of PLENTY of new!  New life!  New healing!  New retirement!  New jobs!  New to college!  New to high school!  New to grade school!  New to preschool!  And new to day care!  How exciting!  And how wonderful! New beginnings symbolize potential and hope!  But then reality hits.  Hiccups, weariness and doubt comeContinue reading “Good Beginnings”

Yes!  Let’s do this!  Pack your bags!  And drop them off!  And leave them there. Nope – we are not at the airport destined for a tropical island or a European excursion.  We are destined to enter the throne room of God in prayer! Let’s gather up the cares and concerns, the headaches and heartaches,Continue reading “Pack Your Bags”

This time of year can cause some melancholy feelings of inadequacy, loss and fear.  Necessary endings, new beginnings and change.  That’s all hard to manage! With Jesus we don’t have to approach them with our strength, because face it – we are weak!  Each time you get dressed – for work, school, play, bed – getContinue reading “Get Dressed!”

When was the last time you studied a rope? A jump rope? A construction knot?  A rope connected to a boat anchor? The stakes are pretty high when we rely on a rope! OK – maybe a sting on the leg is the worst thing to happen with a jump rope, but construction and boating can have costlyContinue reading “The Ropes”

Wow!  God has been putting on quite the show this summer!  Beautiful layered clouds creating fascinating sunsets!  Dark storm clouds speckled with streaks of lightning!  Rain showers while the sun shines!  And tonight/tomorrow morning’s meteor showers and sighting of Mars! Life can be hard.  But we don’t have to feel lost or alone, in wonderContinue reading “Look Up!”