Author Archives: aheartforhomeschooling

My brother shared an important thought with us today….this the day our mom passed away 2 years ago.  (How can it be 2 years already?!?) Are you running your life or is your life running you? If you are in the fog of newlywed or post partum or empty nest, that’s a tough question toContinue reading “Running?”

My nephew, Trey, was the love of everyone’s life.  He was silly, fun, lovable, funny, (a tiny bit naughty!), charming, etc. everywhere he went.  We miss Trey every day, but yesterday was his birthday, so we think of his life even more.  We remember Trey for who he was.  We thank God for the gift ofContinue reading “Lovable”

When this fast paced world swirls all around us, it is easy to get lost, stuck in rut.  Negativity ruminates.  Poor choices abound.  Hope seems lost. Where can we turn?  Social Media?  Ummmm…probably not.  Overindulging in whatever guilty pleasure numbs your temporary pain?  Nope.   What if we venture out in faith, taking even a 1Continue reading “Get Out!”

“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”  Luke 2:19 Sometimes we wonder what was going through Mary’s head and heart right after Jesus was born.  Without social media or even a phone, how did she tell her family?  How did she let everyone know she and Jesus were healthy?  HowContinue reading “Mary – I Get It!”

Can we just pause for a minute and relive the glories of Easter Sunday!?  The praise and the celebration of the sacrificial love of God in Jesus goes by too quickly!  But school and work beckon, Easter eggs neeeeeed to be put away, grass now needs to be cut, and much, much more! Easter Sunday had itsContinue reading “Easter Tuesday!”

Have you heard it?  “My ADHD”, “My arthritis”, “My anxiety”.  We used to be afraid of labels, today we wear them proudly on our hats and t-shirts! What about ,”My sin”?  Better yet, “My salvation”!? Easter Week is such a special time to remind ourselves of the sacrificial love of God for each one of usContinue reading “My Condition”

Before HelloFresh, Ziploc and DoorDash, there was Tupperware.  Tupperware Demonstrations/Parties became popular by women hosting their friends for an evening of learning how to “burp” their food storage containers…and of course, making purchases so the hostess could get MORE burping containers!  Myyyyy how times have changed!  🙂  There are LOTS of kinds of demonstrations going on outContinue reading “Tupperware”

Does the concept of discipline bring you comfort or angst?  Whether we’re talking about one smaller piece of cake or one more round of crunches or one less amount of spending, do you focus on the short term loss or the long term gain? Waiting on the Lord is never a passive experience. It’s a discipline.Continue reading “Discipline”

Wracking my brain, I could NOT figure out how to finish a project. I tried. And I tried. I was determined to get this thing done! I didn’t have time to waste! But then God tapped me on the shoulder and reminded me that we are better together. I asked for help. Yes I did!Continue reading “Better Together”

Did you know that animals know how to count?  Our sheep can! We had 4 little lambs born to one ewe this spring.  If one of the lambs is missing (because I am stealing snuggles!), the Mama Ewe frantically looks around, making eye contact with each of her babies, but she is not content.  SheContinue reading “Sheep Counting Sheep”