I got a machete for Mother’s Day. Yep, you read that right a machete – no typo, no mistake. Also got a compound bow. Now before you start feeling sorry for me and saying horrible things about how my kids can’t give a decent gift, let me set the record straight. I was thrilled – … [Read more…]
Is there even time for this? The sink is overflowing. The laundry yet undone (just when I think I’ve reached the end, I realize I must begin again, smile). There’s beds to be made. Computer work to get done. Where in this life full to the brim is there time to sit and memorize Scripture … [Read more…]
On Behalf of the Simplified Family, I wanted to share two really wonderful tools to inspire your kids to get closer to Christ. They’re already plugged in, so why not use that time in a really positive way. Bible for Kids by You Version Bible for Kids is a free app for your smart phone. It’s brand new and it’s … [Read more…]
Imitate tr.v. im·i·tat·ed, im·i·tat·ing, im·i·tates 1. To use or follow as a model. 2. To copy the actions, appearance, mannerisms, or speech of; mimic: amused friends by imitating the teachers or to copy or use the style of: brushwork that imitates Rembrandt. 3. To copy exactly; reproduce. 4. To appear like; resemble. I LOVE children! One … [Read more…]
The back of the minivan is loaded along with the trunk of your young adult’s car and it’s time to head to the college campus once again, or maybe even for the first time. Crammed tightly into the spaces of those vehicles is everything from linens to medicines, along with the unseen piece of mom’s … [Read more…]
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvations, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” (Isaiah 52:7) Wet, dry, clean, dirty or wiggly—they are all precious beautiful feet! One of my favorite pictures of our four grandchildren is that … [Read more…]
“Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” (1 Peter 3:4) We’ve come to the back half of summer break and with it very often comes a sense of urgency to rush to get it all in … [Read more…]
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. ~ Psalm 37:4 Dale and I always thought early in our married life we would have two children. In 1988, we built a new home and while it was under construction, we visited the site daily. It was fun to … [Read more…]
For all you moms who sometimes wonder if you’re getting it right…and pretty sure you aren’t lots of times—this is for you…if you’ve ever felt like you were losing the battle of the wills, or what in the world you ever did to deserve that kind of behavior???, or “will these kids ever stop fighting … [Read more…]
For this post to make any sense, you need a little background information about me. In 2004, I gave birth to an extremely premature little miracle named Gavin. He was 15 weeks early and had seemingly endless medical challenges related to his prematurity. He spent 113 days in the NICU before he finally got to … [Read more…]
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