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Article 19
“You homeschool ALL those children?” I hear it all the time. “You must have the patience of a saint!” Sadly, no, I do not. But I do have a Savior who gladly renews my depleted supply throughout the...
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Article 18
I’m a bit of a wallflower in real life. I don’t do well in crowds and I tend to be just a tad socially awkward. Having 7 kids trail me like so many ducklings, however, is not an effective way to fade...
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Article 17
A spill on my carpet will have me on my hands and knees with a brush and cleanser. I’ll scrub with all my might until the stain is gone. When a glass of juice tips at the dinner table, a quick swipe...
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Article 16
Did you miss the child training boat as it embarked on it’s maiden voyage at the birth of your first little one? Maybe you didn’t understand the investment involved in raising children for the...
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Article 15
Welcome back!! Yesterday we went over some ideas for planning an organizational overhaul. Today, let’s talk about the busiest room in the house…the kitchen! While mine is small and plain, it still...
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Article 14
It’s day three of the 5 Days of Mothering and Homemaking series! I truly hope you have been blessed by what has been offered by all the wonderful bloggers participating. Here, we have been talking...
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Article 13
This is day four of the 5 Days of Mothering and Homemaking series! Today we’re going to talk about getting your bedrooms and bathrooms decluttered and organized! I’m a little late getting this post...
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Article 12
On Thursday I mentioned that my twins were sick. Well, took a scary turn for the worse yesterday and my time was fully occupied caring for him. So I apologize for this late {and brief} post closing...
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Article 11
The sullen look on his face says everything he’s too respectful to give voice to. He sits there silent, though not rebellious. He’s just not entirely sold on allowing the Holy Spirit to penetrate the...
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Article 10
There is a frightening trend among Christian youth today that is literally shattering the hearts of the parents who raised them. You don’t spend 18+ years of a child’s life, breathing your heart and...
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Article 9
Sometimes I don’t feel like turning the other cheek. Or being kind in the face of cruelty. There are days when that cloak of a Christ-like spirit feels heavy and burdensome. Like somehow it just...
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Article 8
Fifteen years ago I was young, naive, hopeful and clueless. All I really knew was that I loved the sweet baby they placed in my arms beyond reason and I would do whatever it took to protect him, body...
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Article 7
As busy mothers we battle for balance. With so many things demanding our time, attention and energy it’s easy to crumble under the weight of responsibility. One of the first things many of us find...
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Article 6
In case I’ve never told you, I really kinda like you. You make me laugh, you’ve made me cry, you’ve given me fantastic ideas and I’ve watched you rally ’round a hurting sister on more than one...
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Article 5
I’ve got a five-part And That’s Why series planned though this is only segment two and I honestly have no idea when the other three will come to life. I’d make a horrible for-real writer because I...
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Article 4
Our plates are full, right? Life in this modern day just feels busy even when we go to great lengths to un-busy ourselves. The last thing we need is to feel guilty that our homes aren’t clean...
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Article 3
I’m a big believer in second chances. And third and fourth chances. I’m grateful for those I’ve been given {which are beyond numbering} and I know I need to be that person offering the same gift to...
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Article 2
I’ll be honest. My human nature–my natural tendency–is to worry. And if I run out of things to worry about (as if!) just give me a minute…I’ll dream something up. Yet I know it’s not only a waste...
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Article 1
Her little heart is soft. So very, very soft. And it’s not because of me, that I know for certain. I can only surmise it has happened because God is walking next to her, whispering into her heart,...
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Article 0
**The following is not a plea for pity. The note I received from a reader was kindly written and received without offense. I’m sharing a snippet of it here, with permission, because I believe it’s...
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