Homeschool Freebie – Boys and Manners

By Joy, on April 5th, 2012
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I am subscribed to a homeschool email list……yes, I know, I’m technically not homeschooling any more, but it’s part of who I am ….. anyway…this email list offers some great deals, including free items, on a regular basis.

I just received a notice about this freebie…

Boys and Manners, in a kindle format.

Go to this site http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/

Sign up for their email subscription, and then take advantage of Thursday’s freebie.

As a side note, while most boys can stand to improve their use of good etiquette, …

April 5th, 2012 | Category: Family, Homeschooling, Parenting | Comments are closed

Hello World

By Joy, on March 24th, 2012
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Yes, I admit it! I’ve been missing in action in the blogging world for the past month or so. There has been a lot going here and when push comes to shove, life takes precedence over the blogging world. Truthfully, I could have had time had I wanted to make the time, but……I didn’t.

March has been busy.

Visitors came for almost two weeks to help out with the work.

Andrew, Anthony, Alex, and Tony

 

We’ve been sorting, selling, boxing, and giving away a bunch of stuff, in preparation for our …

March 24th, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized | 2 comments - (Comments are closed)

Friday’s Reflection For the Preacher’s Wife: Preachers’ Kids

By Joy, on February 17th, 2012

I grew up as a preacher’s kid.  Most of the time it was not something I thought about.  Our family was – our family. When I went to Bible camp or some other special event, the label was attached to me. I didn’t have a problem with it; rather, I thought it was something special because I was proud of my father and his work as a gospel preacher.

Preachers’ families often have some unique challenges when it comes to raising their children. I’m going to mention a few and if you would like to add to my list or …

February 17th, 2012 | Category: Reflections for the Preacher's Wife, Uncategorized | 2 comments - (Comments are closed)

Friday’s Reflection for the Preacher’s Wife: Be Your Husband’s Barnabas

By Joy, on February 10th, 2012

As I was giving thought to what topics would be good for this series, I asked my husband if he had any suggestions.  One thing in particular that he mentioned is the need for the preacher’s wife to encourage her husband to preach the whole counsel of God, and to support him when he does so.

According to 2 Timothy 4:2, a preacher is to “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.”  The reality is – preaching is not always a pleasant, feel-good pep talk.  Part of …

February 10th, 2012 | Category: Marriage Enrichment, Reflections for the Preacher's Wife | 4 comments - (Comments are closed)
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